Zillah Bell Contemporary Art Explained

Zillah Bell Art Gallery
Coordinates:54.2329°N -1.3442°W
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Location:Thirsk, England
Type:Art gallery
Owner:John Bell
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The Zillah Bell Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery exhibiting local and national artists. Housed in a Grade II Listed Building in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, the gallery opened in 1988.

History

The gallery is owned and run by John Bell. It was set up in 1988 by Bell and partner Janie, and shares its name with Bell's youngest daughter, Zillah.[1] The gallery, one of a row of 18th century Grade II listed cottages, is located at 15 Kirkgate in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Daisy Bell, daughter of John and Janie, organised the Art of Care auction of postcards in 2005, which raised in aid of Care International. Artists who provided works included Sir Paul McCartney, David Hockney, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst.[2] [3] In 2015 the artist Norman Ackroyd called for the gallery to be a northern art hub, stating it is "beautiful for hanging prints".

Exhibitions

In 1996 the surrealist artist and writer Anthony Earnshaw exhibited at the gallery with Another G&T.[4] In both 2015 and 2017 the gallery hosted an exhibition of a number of works from that year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, intending to increase accessibility of art to people in the North of England. The prints were selected by etcher and Royal Academician Norman Ackroyd.[5] [6]

In 2016 the gallery hosted an exhibition, Juxtaposition, that focused on the "infinite possibilities of printmaking". It was curated by Sarah Greenslade and featured works by established and new artists, including Barbara Rae and Emma Stibbon.[7]

Artist's list

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: McKenzie Johnston . Fiona . Inside the 18th-century splendour of Thirsk Hall and its fascinating sculpture garden – House & Garden . 24 September 2024 . House & Garden . 2 November 2022.
  2. News: Treasured uncle inspires student Daisy's art of gold . 24 September 2024 . Gazette&Herald . 28 July 2005.
  3. Web site: The Art of Care . . 10 January 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080113042557/http://www.artofcare.co.uk/ . 13 January 2008.
  4. Web site: Anthony . Earnshaw . Anthony Earnshaw . Exhibitions and bio . Anthony Earnshaw . 10 January 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081121145646/http://www.anthonyearnshaw.com/exhibitions.htm . 21 November 2008.
  5. News: Two major art shows for the region . 24 September 2024 . Darlington and Stockton Times . 28 August 2015.
  6. News: Northbound artworks . 24 September 2024 . . 29 August 2017.
  7. News: Hunter . Claire . Five great things to do this weekend . 24 September 2024 . . 6 May 2016.
  8. News: Norman Ackroyd & Friends, Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk, until January 20 . 24 September 2024 . York Press . 23 November 2012.
  9. News: Hardwick . Viv . New Norman Ackroyd exhibition at Thirsk . 24 September 2024 . . 5 November 2015.
  10. News: Minting . Stuart . Leading artist calls for Thirsk to become northern art hub . Northern Echo . 14 December 2015.
  11. Web site: Smith . William . York’s neglected artist Austin Wright celebrated in Thirsk . YorkMix . 24 September 2024 . 17 July 2013.
  12. News: Fox . Alexa . New work on display by Moors artist Debbie Loane . 24 September 2024 . . 5 February 2020.
  13. News: Craft . Jackie . Artist James Naughton solo exhibition at Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk . 24 September 2024 . . 26 June 2023.

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