Lockwood Kipling: Arts and Crafts in the Punjab and London
What : Exhibitions
When : Saturday 14 January – Sunday 2 April 2017
Where : The Porter Gallery
Free, drop-in
EXHIBITION: Explore the life, work and lasting impact of John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911), an artist, teacher, curator and influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Lockwood Kipling was a social campaigner for the preservation of the Indian crafts, a craftsman whose terracotta panels can still be seen on the exterior of the V&A and an illustrator of books by his son, the renowned writer Rudyard Kipling. This exhibition uncovers the history of the V&A’s collections through the life of Lockwood Kipling who played a significant role in shaping the foundation collection. Highlights include paintings of the Indian section of the Great Exhibition, designs and illustrations for books, and furniture designed for royal residences Bagshot Park and Osborne.
Saturday 14 January – Sunday 2 April 2017, 10.00-17.30
Admission Free
