Keeping in touch with art-lovers during the coronavirus outbreak

Chichester’s Pallant House Gallery is determined to keep in touch with art-lovers during the coronavirus shutdown.
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Spokeswoman Sarah Jackson said: “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world at the moment, but one thing we are certain of is that creativity can keep us calm, help us stay connected to ourselves and each other and bring out the best in everyone.

“While our doors are closed, we will be emailing every Monday with ideas of how to stay creative at home. We’ll be suggesting things to do for all ages, sharing some of our past talks and films, posting new articles for you to read and more. You can also reach us on our social channels where we will continue to post regularly, including a quiz every Friday on Instagram.

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“Things have changed so suddenly that our heads are still spinning! But together we’ll make it through.”

A key message is that art shouldn’t be confined to the gallery.

“You can visit our website for a variety of activities that you can do at home that encourage you to be creative with whatever you have to hand. We’ll be adding more resources, including creative activities and ideas for discussions about art over the next few weeks. Bookmark the page and check back regularly or keep an eye on our social channels.”

You can use the website to download and print out instructions to create your own paper robot inspired by the work of Pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi.

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“Paolozzi often depicted the human figure as a combination of man and machine, illustrating his developing interest in science fiction, robotics and technology.

“You can also curl up with an article from our archive. Did you know we have a blog? We’ll be adding even more content to it in the coming weeks, so keep checking back for more. Our latest story takes a look back at our 2019 exhibition Harold Gilman: Beyond Camden Town which celebrated the artist’s creative output in his final years. In this article, the exhibition curators examine the significance of Gilman’s later works.”

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