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SAINT THOMAS BECKET – WORLD CELEBRITY HEALER
SATURDAY 29 MAY TO SUNDAY 4 JULY 2021 ( CLOSED MONDAYS ) THE BEANEY , CANTERBURY
A major exhibition in the context of Becket ’ s story , Canterbury pilgrimage and health and wellbeing .
2020 marked the 900th anniversary of Thomas Becket ’ s birth , 850th of his death , and 800th of moving Becket ’ s relics to a new tomb and chapel in Canterbury Cathedral .
Miracles after Becket ’ s murder , recorded in stained glass , led to Europe-wide spread of relics and images , making Becket a world ‘ celebrity ’. As well as presenting this story , displays will explore Becket ’ s fame as a symbol of conflict between church and state , conscience and duty .
Photographs , designs and cartoons will feature portrayals in theatre and film from Henry Irving to Richard Burton , and writers including Tennyson and Eliot creating Becket ’ s enduring legacy as a rebel .
The exhibition will be part of a programme of events developed by partners from across the UK and a platform to commemorate the remarkable life and death of Thomas Becket .
OTHER 2021 EXHIBITIONS AT THE BEANEY
Better Together - Rhiannon Archard and Kent Refugee Action Network Tuesday 18 May to Autumn 2021 ( Closed Mondays ) The Drawing Room The Beaney , Canterbury
An exhibition of new art work created by children and young people who are supported by Kent Refugee Action Network , in partnership with Kent artist Rhiannon Archard . The collaborative nature of many of the artworks in the exhibit illustrates the treasured feeling of community that comes from sharing experiences . The exhibition serves as a gleaming example of how we are truly ‘ Better Together ’ in every sense .
Paul Coldwell – Temporarily Accessioned : Freud ’ s Coat and other works Tuesday 18 May to Sunday 27 June 2021 ( Closed Mondays ) The Front Room The Beaney , Canterbury
An exhibition showcasing significant recent work from artist Paul Coldwell , exploring ideas of presence and absence in relation to collections at the Freud Museums .
The Printed Line Saturday 24 July to Sunday 10 October 2021 ( Closed Mondays ) Special Exhibitions Gallery The Beaney , Canterbury
Come along to this touring exhibition featuring the work of nearly 60 artists who have all used techniques to exploit the potential of the printed line , from the thick velvety line of drypoint and the heavy cross-hatching of etching to delicate wood engraving and boldly coloured screenprints . The show also features work by a number of celebrated artists , spanning the 20th century to the present day including : David Hockney , Prunella Clough , Pablo Picasso , Rachel Whiteread , Walter Sickert and Lucian Freud .
All the prints in this exhibition are from the Arts Council Collection , which is the largest loan collection of modern and contemporary British art and includes fine examples of work by all of this country ’ s most prominent artists .
Creative Journeys Canterbury Art Studio Saturday 7 August to Sunday 12 September 2021 ( Closed Mondays ) The Front Room The Beaney , Canterbury
This exhibition combines the work produced by people engaged in art therapy at The Beaney and as part of a new model created in response to the restrictions of the pandemic . Participants took the courage to express themselves and share the results . We are being offered this privileged insight into their internal world or experience .
The exhibition showcases loans from The British Museum , The Arts Council Collection , University of Kent , Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Museums & Gallery .
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