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Exhibition talk: Society of Scribes and Illuminators

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  • Date and time

    Sunday 29 May 2022 14:00 - 15:30

  • Price

    Free

  • Location

    Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB

  • Submitted by

    Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
  • Booking information
    Please call 0161 474 4453

Description

This exhibition has come straight from London and demonstrates the breadth and diversity of calligraphy and lettering as a modern art form.

Included are:

  • artists' books
  • etched glass and metal panels
  • textile hangings
  • carved wood and stone
  • traditional work on paper and vellum

Styles range from intricately painted and gilded pieces to bold, expressive mark-making.

More than 60 contemporary calligraphers and lettering artists have produced an impressive display of work to celebrate the Society of Scribes and Illuminators' centenary.

For all ages.

Booking is essential as there are limited places.

Please call 0161 474 4453 or email stockport.artgallery@stockport.gov.uk to book your place.

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