New Hall Art Collection
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The New Hall Art Collection is a permanent collection of contemporary art by women artists. Paintings, prints, and sculpture are displayed throughout the Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, England. The unique architecture of the College buildings were completed in 1965 by Chamberlain, Powell and Bon and are Grade II* listed.
The Collection has come about as the result of many generous gifts and loans from artists and donors. In 1986, the College acquired Mary Kelly
’s Extase (thanks to the generous support of the Eastern Arts Association and the artist herself) following her stay as artist in residence. This spurred the hope that the College might develop a permanent collection of 20th century art by women, to inspire the female students who would live among it. In 1992, Dr Valerie Pearl
(President 1981-1995) wrote to 100 of the leading women artists in Britain and received some 75 donations in return. Today the collection continues to acquire new works by contemporary women artists.
The Collection has come about as the result of many generous gifts and loans from artists and donors. In 1986, the College acquired Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly may refer to:*Mary Jane Kelly , widely believed to be the fifth and final victim of Jack the Ripper*Mary Kelly , Scottish writer*Mary Kelly , American artist and writer...
’s Extase (thanks to the generous support of the Eastern Arts Association and the artist herself) following her stay as artist in residence. This spurred the hope that the College might develop a permanent collection of 20th century art by women, to inspire the female students who would live among it. In 1992, Dr Valerie Pearl
Valerie Pearl
Dr Valerie Louise Pearl is an historian, noted for work on the English Civil War and was the second President of New Hall, Cambridge.-Life:Pearl is the daughter of Cyril Bence, the former Labour Party Member of Parliament for...
(President 1981-1995) wrote to 100 of the leading women artists in Britain and received some 75 donations in return. Today the collection continues to acquire new works by contemporary women artists.
The Collection
The collection includes works by:- Maggi HamblingMaggi HamblingMaggi Hambling CBE is an English painter and sculptor. Perhaps her best known public works are a memorial to Oscar Wilde in central London and Scallop, a 4 metre high steel sculpture of two interlocking scallop shells on Aldeburgh beach dedicated to Benjamin Britten...
, - Dame Barbara Hepworth,
- Nicola Hicks,
- Sandra Blow,
- Paula RegoPaula RegoPaula Rego is a painter born in Portugal although she is a naturalised British citizen.-Biography:Rego was born in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, the daughter of an electrical engineer who worked for the Marconi Company. Although this gave her a comfortable middle class home, the family was...
, - Lucy Jones,
- Mary FeddenMary FeddenMary Fedden OBE, is a British artist. Fedden is represented by Portland Gallery, London.-Early years:Sometimes mistakenly described as the daughter of Roy Fedden , Mary Fedden studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts, London from 1932 to 1936...
- Emily PatrickEmily PatrickEmily Patrick is an English figurative painter. She paints in oil and tempera on gesso on plywood. Her subjects are “quiet interiors and unshowy portraits or still life's yet with strong, highly detailed brushwork and unusual, rich coloration.”She grew up on a farm in Kent, England and has had no...