Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Don't Do Any More Henry Moore
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Bib. Number0021750
Don't Do Any More Henry Moore
PublisherChelsea Space
Place PublishedLondon
Year2010
Date & Collation2010(12 May-12 June)27pp.illus.Preface by Donald SMITH.Text by Natasha De SAMARKANDI.
LanguageEnglish
More InformationTitle of the exhibition is taken from the poem by Dudley SUTTON, reproduced page 7. Exhibition of archival items from Chelsea School of Art relating to Moore's Two Piece Reclining Figure No.1 in their collection. Highlights include an unsigned unattributed sketch, envelope marked 'HM 13.03.63' and a selection of programmes for the Chelsea School of Art End of Term Stunts 1936 & 1938. Also includes a selection of installation photographs from 1964 to 2010 and a film of Dudley Sutton performing his poem. Text by De SAMARKANDI incorrectly states, page 13, that Moore was relocated to Kingston where he lived full time during the war. Includes reference, page 17, to Moore's use of assistants; Moore's mass production of works, his army of assistants and factory at Perry Green encouraged the art market to imbibe to the Henry Moore aesthetic. As a result we 'know' Henry Moore. Page 19, mention of Moore's use of college studios at Manresa Road. On the subject of Moore's popularity, and fame, versus his relationship with nature, De Samarkandi writes, page 21; Moore's pseudo-shamanistic engagements were diluted by his incessant engagement with the cult of celebrity. This is also covered in her conclusion. Website contains images of the exhibtion as well as photographs of those attending the Private View.