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Casket, 2021 by Effie Burns, Cartwright Hall & Art Gallery Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Casket, 2021 by Effie Burns © Effie Burns, photo credit: Ceri Oakes

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The April List

At the start of every month, the Contemporary Art Society will publish a thorough list of private views taking place in London. From the emerging, commercial galleries to the well-established, blue chip galleries, here is the breakdown of private views taking place over the next month.

Please note that some of these PVs require RSVPs (so check the websites).

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In Memory of Carol McNicoll

With great sadness we mark the passing of ceramic artist who was a pivotal figure in the British ceramics scene from the late 1960s onwards.

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On Our Radar - Spring 2025

Every season, we release the On Our Radar list, which spotlights emerging and mid-career artists who are developing a distinctive visual vocabulary. Read more about the artists we selected for the Spring 2025 list.

 

From the archive

Since 1910, the Contemporary Art Society has played a leading role in building inspirational collections of modern and contemporary art for audiences across the country, donating more than 10,000 works for public benefit. We do so in order to ensure the widest possible access to the work of living artists for audiences nationally and to make a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of Britain.

Here are some acquisitions from the past several decades...

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