JMW Turner In Light and Shade

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Mon 24 Mar 2025

Get ready to celebrate JMW Turner, the rock star of British landscape painting, as we mark his 250th birthday. This exhibition is your chance to dive into the world of a guy whose vibrant landscapes will leave you wondering if he had a secret stash of magic paint. For the first time in over a century, you can finally get a glimpse of the Liber Studiorum in its entirety. That's right, folks, this is like seeing your favourite band perform their greatest hits album live and in concert—if that band happened to focus on clouds, water, and some seriously dramatic sunsets.

The show pairs Turner's iconic Liber prints, which are basically his visual manifesto (think of them as his greatest hits, but on paper), with a selection of watercolours from the Whitworth's treasure chest, plus some extra goodies borrowed from other institutions. So whether you're a Turner newbie or a seasoned art aficionado, you'll be free to stroll through the essence of his genius without worrying about whether your knowledge of 18th-century art is up to snuff. Come for the art, stay for the mind-blowing landscapes, and prepare to leave with a newfound appreciation for clouds and light.

More information at www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/turnerinlightandshade/




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