Wimbledon Museum and Common Works Gallery present a new collaboration exploring Wimbledon Common through artists past and present.
Ten contemporary artists have each drawn inspiration from works of art in the museum’s collection, reinterpreting the perspectives of intriguing local artists such as Belgian refugee and anarchist Aloïs de Laet, suffragette Hilda Bather, and renowned stained glass designer Hugh Arnold. The result is a vivid connection between past and present, bringing new life to scenes captured by past painters and offering visitors a fascinating variety of views of the common’s timeless landscape.
Children’ will be given a sketch booklet and pencil to create their own pictures inspired by what they see and there are two sketching sessions to join. After your visit, take a walk on the common and keep an eye out for the sights that inspired the art. Don’t forget to share your artists’ creations with the museum too!
