archive-2023 - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Past Exhibitions 2023
David remfry RA: People and Dogs Drawn Together
11 Feb - 3 June 2023There’s a personal story behind every relationship between a dog and its owner. These stories have long fascinated David Remfry RA.
Remfry's series of evocative pencil and watercolour portraits exploring the connection between people and their canine companions began 15 years ago when he was a resident of the infamous Chelsea Hotel in New York. Over the years sitters have included celebrities Alan Cumming, Susan Sarandon and Ethan Hawke, and their pets.David Remfry Selects The Rugby Collection
11 February - 3 June 2023This year the Rugby Collection exhibition features work chosen by David Remfry RA. David shares his anecdotes and connections with many of the artists featured in this show. Artists include:
Paula Rego, Claudette Johnson, Lubaina Himid, Victor Willing, Edwardo Palolozzi, Bridget Riley and Gillian Waring.
KAPOW - The Art of Making Comics and Film
17 June - 9 September 2023The exhibition traces the artistic journey from concept to comic strip and from sketchbook to the silver screen and includes a host of classic and collectible comic books, including the first issues of Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk comics, both created by Stan Lee, the mastermind behind a string of legendary Marvel superheroes.
Kapow aims to challenge perceptions of what we traditionally think 'art' to be and considers whether the likes of Marvel and manga should be embraced in a similar way to Monet and Matisse.