14-04-2012 - 06-01-2013
Contemporary Art and Fashion Programme
Cost
Galleries & Exhibitions
10.00 – 5.00
Admission Price valid from April 22nd 2011
£9.00 Adults
£8.00 Concessions
£4.50 Students (on production of Student Card)
£12.00 6 Month Admission Pass* Click here to buy online
Free entry to holders of the Great British Heritage Pass; National Art Pass (on production of membership card)
Free entry to the Friends of The Bowes Museum.
Free entry to Children (under 16)
Free entry to Accompanying Carers
Contemporary Art & Fashion Programme
Sat 14 Apr 12 - Sun 06 Jan 13
An exciting programme of Contemporary Art & Fashion to include:
• a stunning wedding gown designed by Titanic survivor, Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon
• enigmatic black and white photographs of Mexican artists, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, organised by the Mexican Embassy as part of the Vamos! Festival 2012
• a dramatic selection of hats designed by leading international milliner, Stephen Jones displayed on vintage mannequin heads in the Museum’s award-winning Fashion & Textile Gallery
• a collection of bronze sculptures of celebrated artist, Keith Coventry highlighting universal themes such as the decline of society, urban violence and a belief in art’s restorative powers
• Luca Costigliolo, internationally celebrated theatrical and historical costumier recreating our founder, Joséphine Bowes’ ball gown, live in the Fashion & Textile Gallery
To find out more about our Contemporary Art & Fashion programme click on the link.
