What do paintings sound like . . . ?
AN EXHIBITION of paintings and sculpture has been drawn from The Atkinson’s collection linking art and music in innovative ways.
Experience and create music inspired by the visual arts, featuring music from Vaughan Williams and Wagner to The Beatles and Neil Young and paintings and sculpture by major artists including Laura Knight, Paul Nash and Richard Hamilton.
From avant-garde to contemporary music, check out The Art of Noise playlist on https://www. theatkinson.co.uk/ events/the-art-of-noise/
What does art sound like to you?
They are looking for your opinion, and the winning suggestion will feature in the exhibition.
Pictured is a previously lost painting, Limehouse, by CRW Nevinson.
Does this image inspire your musical ear? What music can you hear when you look at this painting?
Thank you to everyone who suggested a soundtrack to accompany the Limehouse, by CRW Nevinson, image. The final track, chosen by A Draper, was Russolo’s Risveglio di una citta (Awakening of a city).
The exhibition runs at The Atkinson’s Galleries until March 16. Entry free but donations welcome.
Find out more on the website, www.theatkinson.co.uk or call 01704 533333.