Ulla von Brandenburg Geist 2007 Courtesy Art: Concept, Paris

 

That beautiful pale face is my fate

(For Lord Byron)

  26th July - 7th September 2008

 

International artists are taking part in an amorous seance, trying to establish contact with Lord Bryon, both as he was in his lifetime, and as he might be today. Artists include:Goshka Macuga, nominated for the Turner Prize, 2008, David Noonan, Alexis Marguerite Teplin, Pablo Bronstein, Marcia Farquhar, Blue Firth, Ulla Von Brandenburg and Linder.

 

Their work is set in the intimate surroundings of Newstead Abbey, Byron's ancestral home, placed amongst his own possessions and portraits.

  

Byron was the adored celebrity of his day, loved by both men and women. Magnetic, scandalous, ambiguous, mysterious, rebellious, brave, beautiful, brilliant and destructive. Our exhibition will haunt his home...

'Byronic' education programme
On Wednesdays during the exhibition there will be a programme of free educational activities for families, inspired by the exhibition. There are limited places for free entrance to the house and gardens and free transport to Newstead, booking essential. Booking will be confirmed by email.