To mark the planting of an ‘Atom Bomb Rose’ on join us to graft your own rose, which you will be free to take away after the event.
Matthew Darbyshire

Matthew Darbyshire developed a new exhibition that actively engaged with Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery's collection through the prism of Tadeusz Kantor, who was interested in the role and status of the object. This ran from the 28th Jan-14th May 2017, and saw Matthew reimagine twelve objects, including 20th century studio pottery, modernist sculpture and a grenade. By playing with scale and devising new materials and techniques, including experimenting with different concrete formulas, he created a series of new works exclusively for the Castle.
A complimentary guide accompanied the exhibition, featuring information on Matthew’s object choices, and a critical essay by Emily LaBarge. This can be read on the link below.
Projects
The Object is Alive
Considering museum collections via Tadeusz Kantor. Read more
Publications
The Object is Alive: Exhibition Guide
Exhibition Guide & Essay Read more