Designing the Everyday : from Ravilious to the present day

17 May-31 Aug 2014

Overview

Towner celebrates the anniversary of Harrod's 1934 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibition with a display of original objects, an examination of Ravilious at Wedgwood and a wider survey of artists working in British industry during the 20th century. The exhibition draws from the Towner’s extensive collection with rarely seen loans from private and public collections. Designing the Everyday explores the work of the Omega Workshop, Shell and Ascher studios as well as the contemporary designs for the home by Angie Lewin, Mark Hearld and the company St Jude’s. Curated by Nathaniel Hepburn and supported by St Jude's.