Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry opens collage exhibition at The Lightbox

Last night, leading artist and winner of the 2003 Turner Prize, Grayson Perry, officially opened the Art’s Council Collection’s touring exhibition Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage at The Lightbox gallery and museum, Woking.  

The Lightbox is the only venue in the south east to host the exhibition which explores the use of collage in British art through pieces from the Art’s Council Collection.

Transmitter/Receiver includes works from renowned artists Ben Nicholson, Eduardo Paolozzi, Richard Hamilton, Patrick Caulfield, Chris Ofili and Grayson Perry. 

The official opening was also attended by a group of Young Curators from Woking College and other schools in the local area.

• Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage will be on show at The Lightbox until Sunday March 25 and admission is free. For more information please visit www.thelightbox.org.uk or call 01483 737800. 

Associated Events: 

Talk: Margaret Harrison in Conversation 
Thursday February 16, 7pm, 
In conjunction with Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage, join Margaret Harrison as she talks about her artistic practice with Caroline Douglas, Head of The Arts Council Collection. Harrison is one of Britain’s best known female artists and a pioneer of feminist art. Numbers are limited, so advance booking is advised on 01483 737837. Tickets: £6 adults, £5 concessions  

Talk: The Victorian Scrapbook 
Tuesday March 6, 7pm
Join Robert Opie, founder of the ‘Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising’ as he paints a vivid picture of Victorian daily life using his scrapbook collection. The Robert Opie collection features over 12,000 original items and charts the changes in popular culture and lifestyle, entertainment, travel, toys and household articles. Numbers are limited, so advance booking is advised on 01483 737837. Tickets: £6 adults, £5 concessions 

Tour of Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage 
Tuesday February 21 and Thursday March 15, 12.30pm to 1pm
Join a member of The Lightbox team as they tour the exhibition and provide a fascinating insight into how it was put together. Numbers are limited, so advance booking is advised on 01483 737837. Free entry, suggested donation £2 

Collage – Drop‐in Family Workshop 
Saturday January 21, Tuesday February 14 and Saturday March 17, between 1.30pm and 4pm 
Come and make collages inspired by Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage. Free entry, suggested donation £2 

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