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9/6/2014

Cinema history revealed in Contemporary Art Society

Whitechapel, London

Pioneers of early cinema are shown alongside leading contemporary artists in a new display at the Whitechapel Gallery.

wixt Two Worlds is drawn from the collections of Contemporary Art Society member museums across the south of England and is part of the Whitechapel Gallery’s programme opening up public and private collections for everyone.

The exhibition- which t akes its title from a book about the famous 19th century medium William Eglinton - maps the pivotal moment in cinema history when still photography evolved into moving images.
Inspired by John and William Barnes’ collection of early moving image apparatus held in Hove Museum, this shift is explored through objects, photographs and film.

Highlights of the Contemporary Art Society exhibition include magic lanterns and slides from the late 19th century, films and photographs by pioneers such as Wi l liam Friese - Greene , Ead weard Muybridge and Albert Smith.
A longside th ese influential figures are works by contemporary artists including Su s an Hiller , Sa sk ia Olde - Wolbers and Steven Pippin who revisit the history and techniques of early film.

Founded in 1910 , the Contemporary Art Society supports public museums and galleries across the UK , through new acquisitions, gifts, advocacy and advice.

Contemporary Art Society: Twixt Two Worlds is conceived by Arts Council - f unded Curatorial Fel low Gaia Tedone in coll aboration with the Whitechapel Gallery.
It is the fourth and final exhibition in a year - long series of displays showcasing important works of art from regional museums across England. This year - long series of displays is supported by a major grant from Art s Council England. The Whitechapel Gallery’s programme of collection displays is supported by specialist art insurer Hiscox.

Press Information
For further press information and images please contact:
Rachel Mapplebeck, Head of Communications, on 0207 522 7880 or email RachelMapplebeck@whitechapelgallery.org
Anna Jones on 020 7522 7871 or email AnnaJones@whitechapelgallery.org

Whitechapel Gallery
77 – 82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX
Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm, Thursdays, 11am – 9pm
Admission Free

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