Reference code
GB 359 SLG-EX-1953-4
Title
Modern Trends: An Exhibition of Art of the Last Twenty-Five Years
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- 1953 (Creation)
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1 file
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Material relating to the show ‘Modern Trends: An Exhibition of Art of the Last Twenty-Five Years’, held at the South London Art Gallery from 23 May to 18 July 1953. Includes: a catalogue of the exhibition (and a photocopy of the catalogue); a typescript document headed 'Modern Trends Exhibition / Opening Ceremony / Notes for the Worshipful the Mayor'; press releases [?]; a statement[?] written by Alderman G.S. Burden (Leader of the Camberwell Borough Council) dated May 1953 about the exhibition; details about the opening ceremony, including extracts from letters received from those unable to attend; two press cuttings; and black-and-white reproductions of the works reproduced in the catalogue.
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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
J711/1953/5