Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists
- When
- Europe/London (GMT+1)until Sun 10 Jan
- Where
- Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
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Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists takes place on Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and runs until Sun 10 Jan. Entry is free; the listing is on Artrabbit.
About this event
This major exhibition celebrates Birmingham-born surrealist Emmy Bridgwater by presenting her paintings, drawings, collages and poetry alongside work by contemporary artists Laura Footes and Paloma Proudfoot. The show explores Bridgwater's pioneering legacy and the role of women's voices within surrealist expression.
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Celebrating Birmingham-born surrealist Emmy Bridgwater (1906–1999), this major exhibition brings together paintings, drawings, collages and poetry spanning over six decades of her life. A pivotal figure in British Surrealism and the Birmingham Surrealist Group, Bridgwater's artworks are presented alongside work by contemporary artists Laura Footes and Paloma Proudfoot. Their vital inclusion offers fresh perspectives on Bridgwater's pioneering legacy and the distinct role of women's voices within surrealist expression. Kindly supported by The Oakley Charitable Trust and the Golsonscott Foundation. With thanks to players of the Postcode Lottery and Arts Council England. © Emmy Bridgwater, Brave Morning, c.1942, oil on canvas, The Jeffrey Sherwin & Family Collection, permanently housed at The Hepworth Wakefield, UK/Bridgeman Images, courtesy The Estate of Emmy Bridgwater
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Details
- When
- Sat, 24 Oct 2026 (GMT+1) · until Sun 10 Jan
- Where
- Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
- Address
- Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- fine-art
Questions
- When is Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists?
- Sat, 24 Oct 2026. The start time has not been published by the source.
- How much are tickets for Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists?
- Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Where can I buy tickets for Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists?
- Tickets are sold on Artrabbit. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists end?
- It runs until Sun 10 Jan.