Reference code
GB 359 SLG-EX-1956-4
Title
Looking Forward: An Exhibition of Realist Pictures Selected by John Berger
Date(s)
- 1956 (Creation)
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Material relating to the exhibition ‘Looking Forward: An Exhibition of Realist Pictures Selected by John Berger’, held at the South London Art Gallery from 18 April to 5 May 1956. Includes: a catalogue and a photocopy of the catalogue; information from John Berger about the exhibition and dates for the tour after Camberwell (2 versions); one-page information sheet about the exhibition produced by the Art Exhibitions Bureau; details about the opening of the exhibition, by Sir Vincent Tewson, and the order of proceedings; an invitation card to the opening ceremony (two copies, one with a pencil doodle across the back); reproductions of artworks (George Fullard ‘Mother and Child’, Morley Bury ‘Girl Reading’ and ‘The Rose Bush, Winter’); and photocopies of press cuttings.
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The file is likely to be located in offsite storage. If you would like to consult the material, please contact Southwark Local History Library and Archive to arrange an appointment.
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Southwark Archives
RES 708.2 SOU
Former ID
J711/1956/4