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PISSARRO Father of Impressionism: Exhibition on Screen

Name: PISSARRO Father of Impressionism: Exhibition on Screen
Start: 2023-11-23T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2023-11-23T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Auditorium

November 23 @ 19:30

“The most extensive documentary ever made about one of the most significant artists in history” Sydney Herald

Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism.

It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gripping film reveals Pissarro’s life and work.

Born in the West Indies, Pissarro found his passion in paint as a young man in Paris, and by the age of 43 had corralled a group of enthusiastic artists into a new collective. Their first show was scorned by the critics, but the group had acquired a new name: the Impressionists. For the next 40 years Pissarro was the driving force behind what has today become the world’s favourite artistic movement.

“We’re really excited that all this work will be seen by so many more people and that we can spread the excitement and news about Pissarro and what he was in the history of art.”

Xander Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean Museum has a long tradition of excellence. As the UK’s first ever public museum (it opened its doors in May 1683) it houses a wonderfully rich collection, including the remarkable Pissarro archive. With exclusive access to most extensive archive of any Impressionist painter, and to the first major Pissarro retrospective in four decades, this film explores and highlights the enthralling and hugely important biography and output of an incredible artist.

“This enlightening, beautifully illustrated documentary assures Pissarro his place in history.”

Mature Times

Directed by David Bickerstaff

Running time: 94 minutes

Dinner and a Show!

Bill’s Kitchen, within Ludlow Assembly Rooms, is now offering a 2-course meal before the show for only £15. Buy a ticket that includes the meal and come along to Bill’s Kitchen any time after 5.30pm to eat before the show starts – the earlier you come the bigger the menu selection. Please note that due to the popularity of these events you may be invited to share a table on the night – if you’d prefer a non-sharing table, please contact Bill’s Kitchen on 01584 877956 to arrange this separately.

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