Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
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An interview with Laurence Sillars, Head of the Institute, outllining the various programmes, research, and educational opportunities offered toda, all built on the legacy of Henry Moore.
Short article to publicise the digitised collection of more than 400 posters featuring Moore's many shows to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Henry Moore's birth.
Quote from Emma Stower.
Feautures a selection of Poster images from the Foundation's online colelction - see https://catalogue.henry-moore.org/collections/44285/posters
Obituary for former student of Henry Moore, who died aged 92. Roy 'Dinger' Bell was won a scholarship to Chelsea School of Art where Moore was his tutor between 1948 and 1951. Bell went on to become assistant art advisor for Hertfordshire, then senior artadvisor for Cambridgeshire. No Moore images.
Two page article in local newspaper highlighting forthcoming exhibition of Moore's Coalmining Drawings at St. Albans Museum and Gallery. Potted history of WAAC commission. Recounts the artist's week-long visit to Wheldale Colliery where he drew miners at work in the pit. Quotes from Inna Allen of University of Hertfordshire Arts + Culture and Annabel Lucas, Audience Development Manager at St. Albans Museum and Art Gallery. Two Moore illus shows Saidman image of Moore drawing underground, and Pit Boys at the Pithead 1942 (HMF 1985).
Positive review of Henry Moore: Drawing in the Dark exhibition at St. Albans Museum and Art Gallery. Quotes from Chris Owen and Annabel Lucas. Mention of University of Hertfordshire, Henry Moore Foundation, British Museum, National Coal Mining Museum. Two illus show Moore's Pit Boys at Pithead 1942 (HMF 1985) and installation view of drawings at the museum's Weston Gallery.
Discusses the content and inspiration behind the exhibition with a comment from Sebastiano Barassi.
Three Moore illus:
Two Piece Reclining Figure No.2, 1960 (LH 453)
Broken Figure,1975 (LH 663)
Large Totem Head, 1968 (LH 577)
Article focusing on the cleaning of the bronzes ahead of the opening of the new exhibition "Vitality: The Human Landscapes of Henry Moore" at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Perry Green, Hertfordshire, from 5 april 2023.
4 Moore illus:
Goslar Warrior, 1973-74 (LH 641)
Double Oval, 1966 (LH 560)
Three Piece Reclining Figure: Draped, 1975 (LH 655)
The Reclining Mother and Child, 1975-76 (LH 649)
References to Moore's art teacher Alice Gostick,and a short interview with HMF Director Godfrey Worsdale.
2 Moore illus: Large Two Forms, 1969 (LH 556) and a 1978 biographical image by Jane Bown.
A total of £100,00 to be given to 50 artists. Interview with Godfrey Worsdale.
1 Moore illus:
Large Two Forms, 1969 (LH 556).
Article publicising the exhibition Vitality at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens, April - October 2023.
Discusses Henry Moore's life at Perry Green, his influences and inspirations and the unique insight into Moore's life you get from a visit to the Studios and Gardens.
Quotes from Hannah Higham set the context of the exhibition.
3 Moore illus:
Two Piece Reclining Figure: Points, 1969-70 (LH 606)
Reclining Connected Forms, 1969 (LH 612)
The Arch, 1963-69 (LH 503b)
Article discussing the sculpture Reclining Woman: Elbow 1981 on public display outside Leeds Art Gallery.
A brief history of the sculpture touches on the original inspiration for the piece, the installation in 1982 and it's two year relocation when it featured in a major exhibition in Amsterdam in 2013.
1 Moore illus:
Reclining Woman: Elbow, 1981 (LH 810 cast 0)
Part of the larger touring exhibition organised by the San Diego Museum of Art.
Focus is on the similarites of the two artists, their love of nature and natural forms and the collections of bones, shells and stones that they both amassed over the course of thier careers.
Includes quotes from both artists and an interview with Anita Feldman, Curator, San Diego Museum of Art.
4 Moore illus:
Three Piece Reclining Figure: Maquette No.2: Polished, 1962 (LH 501)
Family Group, 1944 (LH 231)
Bird Basket, 1939 (LH 205)
Thin Reclining Figure, 1979-80 (LH 734)
Article publicising the exhibition O'Keeffe and Moore at the San Diego Museum of Art, May 13 - August 27 2023, part of the larger exhibition touring exhibition.
An interview with Anita Feldman from the San Diego Museum of Art and formerly of the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green provides us with a comparison of the two artists' working methods, influences and their shared love for the natural world and sets the context for the exhibition.
References to Moore:
Reclining Figure 1959-64 (LH 452)
Bird Basket 1939 (LH 205)
Working Model for Double Oval with Points 1968-9 (LH 595)
The work was originally owned by Ben Nicholson who had swapped one of his works, a still life painting, with Moore in 1931.
The article continues to discuss Moore and Nicolson, brief histories of both artists and the story of the swapped works.
It also outlines the significance of the work returning to the public eye and its imminent sale at auction on 21st November 2023 at Sotheby's in London.
Reference to Moore: (LH 73).
Article discussing the potential relocation of Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop 1963 (LH 513) from outside the Parkinson building of Leeds University to the new location of Chancellor's Court.
A new stone or concrete plinth is also proposed to replace the existing one, which is deemed to be more in keeping with the surrounding buildings and the sculpture itself.
1 Moore illus: Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop 1963 (LH 513)
Review of Henry Moore: The Sixties exhibition at Perry Green, with thoughtful exploration of the sculptor's themes and output througtout the decade. Quotes from Dr. Hannah Highham on how innovations changed Moore's processes (i.e. polystyrene), use of assistants and Plastic Studio. Brief mention of Locking Piece and Knife Edge Two Piece, Anthony Caro and a 1964 article in the New York Times by Brian O'Doherty. Six illus from Foundation's press pack selection.
Brief news column annoucing the opening of an exhibition at the Rozelle House Museum and Galleries, Aryshire, Scotland, entitled Henry Moore: Threads of Influence. The show will explore the variety of ways Henry Moore created artwork.