Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art: Alistair Morton & Edinburgh Weavers

The Arts Society Leicester present Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art: Alistair Morton & Edinburgh Weavers

Speaker - Ashley Gray

Alistair Morton, a modernist visionary, was uniquely recognised for his talent of interpreting an artist in fabric. He commissioned drawings from some of the greatest modern artists for textile production and through his designer's eye took their art to new levels. In the late 1930s his Constructivist range saw work from Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth translated into jacquard woven textiles for the top end of British interior design. In the post war era, Morton continued to fuse modern art with textile design, keeping it in step with contemporary living.

Further Information

From September to June ASL present a programme of lectures covering a wide range of interests and tastes with an informative line-up of speakers talking about a variety of subjects. Whether you come on your own or with friends you will be in the company of like-minded people in a vibrant environment of learning, sharing, and socialising.

Members - membership of ASL offers the chance to enjoy nine lectures a year in addition to many other benefits including newsletters and volunteering opportunities plus the option to take part in visits, study days and an annual social event.

Visitors - non-members are most welcome to attend up to two lectures annually, it is an excellent way to try out membership. Just come along and pay on the door, attendance at one lecture costs £10.

Tickets

Free for members of The Arts Society Leicester

£10 for non-members (pay on the door)

For more details visit The Arts Society Leicester or email pam@spokes.biz