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Andy Warhol at Waddesdon

kimh — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:23:21 +0000

Sarah Bernhardt and Albert Einstein are the subject of two lectures offering new insights into the development and historical context of Andy Warhol’s work.
They will take place at the Dairy at Waddesdon.
£65.00 includes the lecture, lunch, a guided tour of
the Warhol exhibition and Waddesdon Manor.

Wednesday 14 September 2011, 10.30-4.30
Sarah Bernhardt: The Rise of Celebrity
Maureen Kendler, Head of Education at the London School of Jewish Studies, will examine the thread of Jewishness in Bernhardt’s life, although she was a self-confessed atheist, and ask if this was a contribution or an obstacle to her great achievements in the arts.

Thursday 15 September 2011, 10.30-4.30
Albert Einstein: What did Einstein see?
Dr. Raphael Zarum, Chief Executive of the London School of Jewish Studies, will look at a number of episodes in Einstein’s life, as well has his discoveries, and frame them both in history and theology.

Booking is essential. Please phone 01296 653226 (Monday-Friday 10-3).
For more information visit www.waddesdon.org.uk

Exhibitions, Collection Events and Displays from 30 March

kimh — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:27:02 +0000

New exhibitions in the House this year include a rare chance to see at close quarters the rich colours and fantastical decoration of our 16th-century Italian glazed earthenware – maiolica.

The Books and Bindings exhibition, highlighting our exceptional collection of 18th-century printed books continues, and with it is a truly revolutionary display, exploring depictions of the explosive events of the French Revolution through a unique collection of prints.

As usual, our exhibitions are complemented by a range of events, displays and special interest days, including the perennially popular “Putting the House to Bed” and a number of opportunities to go behind the scenes to see how the Manor worked from a servant’s point of view.

Click here for more details on these and other events throughout the year

Christmas at Waddesdon

kimh — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:41:14 +0000

After a 10 day installation, 18,000 pea lights and countless decorations later we are ready to open the doors for Christmas at Waddesdon tomorrow.

This year Waddesdon is embracing its French heritage and the theme of the decorations in the house is decidedly Parisienne! Our creative team have captured the atmosphere of Christmas Eve in some of the glorious locations along the River Seine. With fleurs-de-lys, lavender and garlic, an Arc de Triomphe and Obelisk in the many rooms of this French Château, Waddesdon will be stunning in all its French glory.

The celebration of Christmas extends beyond the House into the Gardens where twinkling lights guide you on the willow reindeer trail though the woodland playground to the Enchanted Forest in the Coach House at the Stables. Our younger visitors will be able to write a letter to Father Christmas and have their photo taken on an open sleigh with SNOW!

http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/plan_your_visit/christmas.htm

NEW! Taxi Bus Service during August with Chiltern Railways

kimh — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:49:47 +0000

Visit us with Chiltern Railways and our taxi bus service direct from Aylesbury Vale Parkway, and take advantage of a 2 for 1 offer to the Gardens when you travel by train. http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/plan_your_visit/taxi_bus.html Related posts:Christmas at WaddesdonDetails about MAD (Music, Art, Drama & Dance)4th Chilli Festival at Waddesdon Plant Centre Related posts:

Behind the scenes in the Collection

Waddesdon Team — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:49:12 +0000

March is always a busy time in the collection department – the Manor reopens for the main season on 31 March. It’s at this time of year that the house is woken from its winter slumbers, with covers removed from furniture inside and from sculpture outside. Every area of the house is busy, with the Stewards and Housekeeping staff re-instating the rooms and unpacking small objects and porcelain, while the Curators install the temporary exhibitions for this year.

Each type of object requires special display conditions requiring a lot of forward planning and creativity. For example, our book curator has been adapting a drawing exhibition space with new shelves and stands, as well as a handling collection and DVD, to show off some of the wonderful 18th-century books from the Morning Room that are normally difficult to see. A little later in the season, we are also working on an exhibition of design by the Brazilian brothers Humberto and Fernando Campana, featuring wonderfully exotic, colourful chandeliers – a nice counterpoint to the historic chandeliers in the collection.

Behind the scenes, collection staff have also been busy working towards the launch of the new website for Waddesdon Manor, which will also provide a platform for exploring the collection on-line. At the moment, we have about 700 trade cards and other prints up on the site, but we are preparing a selection of about 50 highlights from across the collection – furniture, porcelain, paintings, textiles, sculptures and books – to give a sense of the breadth of the collection and a taster of what can be seen here.