Caro at Chatsworth
Caro at Chatsworth
28 March - 1 July 2012
Caro at Chatsworth is the first show devoted to a single artist at Chatsworth. It provides a once in a lifetime chance to see the larger work of Anthony Caro in one of Britain's most famous historic settings. All the sculptures in the exhibition have been lent by the artist and reflect his major concerns over the past four decades. Early examples of Caro's steel sculptures painted in blue, orange and green are shown alongside examples from the renowned 'Flats' series of sculptures made in Canada in rusted and varnished steel in the 1970s. More recent works from the 1990s reflect Caro's continual experimentation with the form and structure of steel.
Sir Anthony Caro OM CBE RA was born in 1924. He studied sculpture at the Royal Academy and came to public attention with a pioneering solo exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in 1963, which established his pivotal role in the development of twentieth century sculpture. Caro has since shown his work in exhibitions across the world and is represented in the major international collections of contemporary art. Most recently he has had solo exhibitions at Tate and on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. As well as Caro at Chatsworth, works by Anthony Caro are being exhibited in Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, London and locally at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth Wakefield.
A number of the sculptures in the exhibition are for sale, please contact the New Art Centre: nac@sculpture.uk.com or 01980 862244.
Above image: Anthony Caro, 'Goodwood Steps', 1994-96, 395 x 650 x 3340 cm
Below image: Anthony Caro, 'Double Tent', 1987-93, 238.5 815.5 x 198 cm
A fully illustrated catalogue recording the exhibition, if you would like to purchase a copy please contact Carlie Forsyth: carlie@sculpture.uk.com
Sir Anthony Caro: In Conversation
Thursday 10 May at 3.30 pm
To coincide with the exhibition, Alastair Sooke, the leading arts journalist and
broadcaster, will be 'in conversation' with Sir Anthony Caro in the Victorian
Theatre at Chatsworth on Thursday 10 May at 3.30pm. Tickets are £20 and
available from Chatsworth online at www.chatsworth.org or through the booking
office on 01246 565430.
