Patrick Holden
20 of 31 portraits by Nicola Kurtz
© Nicola Kurtz
Patrick Holden
by Nicola Kurtz
chromogenic print, 16 December 2002
14 1/8 in. x 14 1/8 in. (358 mm x 358 mm)
Purchased, 2003
Photographs Collection
NPG x126084
Sitterback to top
- Patrick Holden (active mid 20th century-2013), Director of The Soil Association. Sitter in 1 portrait.
This portraitback to top
Holden chose to be photographed overlooking his farm, Bwlchwernen Fawr near Aberystwyth in Wales. Holden sees his farm as a piece of land with which he has a direct relationship.
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: Wales, Ceredigion (Bwlchwernen Fawr, near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales)
Events of 2002back to top
Current affairs
2002 was an eventful year for the Royal Family, highlighted by the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations, but marred by the death of Princess Margaret, followed just three months later by the death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the age of 101 (making her the longest lived royal in British History).Art and science
The relationship between two of the greatest modern masters is celebrated in Tate Modern's blockbuster exhibition Matisse Picasso. By exhibiting their works side-by-side, the show revealed the relationship between the two artists from 1906-54.The 'Party at the Palace' concert in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee brings together stars from the last 50 years of Pop: Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Brian Wilson, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John.
International
Terrorist bombing attacks on the Island of Bali in Indonesia leave 202 people dead, including 25 Britons. The three attacks took place in a bar, outside a nightclub and outside the United States consulate, and were aimed at foreign tourists, although many locals were also killed or injured. The Islamist group Jemaah Islamiyah were found guilty of perpetrating the attacks.Comments back to top
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