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Conrad Shawcross: Three Perpetual Chords, Dulwich Park

18 Apr 15 – 01 Apr 16, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Conrad Shawcross unveils Southwark Council commission for Dulwich Park of musically inspired sculptures

By CW Contributor on 8/4/2015

Conrad Shawcross, Visualisation of Three Perpetual Chords, 2013. Copyright the artist
Conrad Shawcross, Visualisation of Three Perpetual Chords, 2013. Copyright the artist
Conrad Shawcross: Three Perpetual Chords, Dulwich Park Conrad Shawcross: Three Perpetual Chords, Dulwich Park Ali Godwin
After Dulwich Park's much loved Barbara Hepworth statue, Two Forms (Divided Circle) was stolen in 2011, the responsibility fell to Southwark Council and the Contemporary Art Society to commission a new public sculpture. British artist Conrad Shawcross, the youngest living Royal Academician, has taken up the challenge with a new work that explores the western harmonic scale and pays homage to Hepworth's original piece. The Three Perpetual Chords form a path through the north tip of the park, leading visitors from one piece to the next, and emphasise the jarring opposition between industrial material and the lush green space. Shawcross explains the sculptures are 'visual descriptions of musical chords'. 
Conrad Shawcross | Ada
Shawcross, who you might recognise as the creator of the giant dancing robot Ada that frequented the Vinyl Factory Space last year, beat out Anya Galaccio, Ryan Gander and Eva Rothschild to the commission. The illustrious art collector Charles Saatchi is also a big promoter of Shawcross' work. 
Pay a visit to the beautiful Dulwich Village and park this summer, where you can hire pedalos and rowing boats, and of course glimpse Shawcross' new commission in all its glory. You'll also find a new permanent display of Shawcross' work at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. 
Public launch of Three Perpetual Chords on Saturday 18 April 2015, 2 pm


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What Conrad Shawcross: Three Perpetual Chords, Dulwich Park
Where Dulwich Park, College Rd, London, SE21 7BQ | MAP
Nearest tube Brixton (underground)
When 18 Apr 15 – 01 Apr 16, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Price £Free
Website Click here for more details



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    The swarms of tourists that plague the central galleries are nowhere to be seen at Dulwich Picture Gallery, despite an impressive Old Masters collection. Rembrandt, Van Dyke, Poussin and Rubens are just some of the artists wrestling for attention on the gallery’s walls. And don’t forget the walls themselves: designed by Regency architect Sir John Soane (think: Bank of England, Soane’s Museum), this historic building is certainly something to look at.

    Dulwich Village itself is leafy and quaintly pleasant - and though getting there isn’t easy, it’s worth the pilgrimage!

  • Conrad Shawcross talk

    The youngest current Royal Academician Conrad Shawcross will be talking all things Summer Exhibition and installation art on 19th June (6.30-7.30pm) at the RA. Click here to book your ticket!

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