Four artists included in the exhibition 'This is Tomorrow'
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Four artists included in the exhibition 'This is Tomorrow'
by Nigel Graeme Henderson
vintage bromide print, 1956
11 7/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. (301 mm x 372 mm)
Purchased, 2005
Primary Collection
NPG P1090
Sittersback to top
- Nigel Graeme Henderson (1917-1985), Artist and photographer. Sitter in 2 portraits, Artist or producer of 4 portraits. Identify
- Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi (1924-2005), Sculptor and graphic artist. Sitter in 25 portraits, Artist or producer of 14 portraits. Identify
- Alison Margaret Smithson (1928-1993), Architect. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
- Peter Denham Smithson (1923-2003), Architect. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
Artistback to top
- Nigel Graeme Henderson (1917-1985), Artist and photographer. Artist or producer of 4 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
This portraitback to top
This group portrait of two leading architects and two artists was taken for inclusion in the catalogue for the Whitechapel Gallery's exhibition, This is Tomorrow (1956). The show organised by Theo Crosby consisted of twelve environments, each created by a group of artists and architects who shared interests and ideas. Henderson, Paolozzi and the Smithsons, husband and wife architects, formed Group F 6. Their installation was designated 'Patio and Pavilion' which one critic described as 'showing the New Brutalists at their most submissive to traditional values'. The photograph was taken outside the Smithson's house at 46 Limerston Street, Chelsea. The subjects sat on metal chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames which had a particular significance and relevance for the Smithsons who described the chairs as 'art forms of ordinary life'.
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, London (Limerston Street, Chelsea, London)
Events of 1956back to top
Current affairs
The first supermarket opens in Britain. Inspired by the new innovation in America, Jack Cohen opened his first Tesco supermarket in Essex.The First Clean Air Act is passed in response to the 'Pea Soup' smog over London.
Art and science
Pop Art is seen for the first time in the This is Tomorrow exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery. The exhibition included Richard Hamilton's iconic collage: What is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?John Osborne's play Look Back in Anger opens at the Royal Court Theatre, introducing the phrase 'Angry young man' to describe the new movement of gritty, post-war realism in literature.
International
The Suez Crisis rocked Eden's premiership and marked the decline of British world power and influence in favour of America. In 1956 President Nasser of Egypt nationalised the Suez canal. Although Britain and France, who had owned the canal since the 19th century, invaded Egypt, they were soon persuaded to withdraw by US President Eisenhower who disapproved of the occupation.Comments back to top
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