For visitors to the UK who have an interest in Beatrix Potter , The Lake District ,and the characters that populate her well known books , this extensive show of her life and work , assembled by The V&A , and The National Trust , is headed across the pond to Atlanta , and The Morgan Library in NY City , this coming season . It plumbs the depth of her accomplishments , further than is commonly known . More details here , from The NY Times ( no paywall ) -https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/arts/design/beatrix-potter-peter-rabbit-science.html?unlocked_article_code=_UCh5d2nRFA8soArmNWwHrkoSi93Ekxl-tHR6cMz2zp4xhEuUAkKDjQ59UqD9h0lBnYGZrHqMrRDuII0NtsgkNLGrNSOwtfIVhvGMPXcAqNDvDK_qTtX3YBuIq_cMEjvx6F1b-akq07JuJZvZxG4BQlH8c2UZIqgcHTFePSJPYMTYwMzaxZRUWLLh2MKy9w8Mhqpgqbojy-sKWx6-5svM8fvrRfY7iXQihDMb8SG7yFS5noAduHFUmpP0Gdbx-6_UMH1OC0GP20-2zW6jo_mUuVzt_9cmFnYPX0jB7QDjvmpEQjcEr3cJx-_5Bw6ZMaHJE03tUyK9GVMvZgcTsNacjORgXmET9jTJTVqEl9sHkMx&smid=url-share
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California USA
4114 posts
Thanks for the link and to know that the V&A exhibit is headed across the pond. We were fortunate to see it last summer at the V&A. It was very well done but some of the rooms were a bit cramped when two or three people were trying to read every word on every display as I was…Several of the displays brought tears to my eyes thinking about her lack of recognition as a serious illustrator and her tragic engagement. The only thing better than this exhibit is a visit to Hill Top Farm which I did 20 years ago and still think about fondly.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
1423 posts
This show is fabulous and I highly recommend it to anybody, especially Beatrice Potter fans. The V&A showcased he work so nicely and I really appreciated their explanation of her life as a conservationist- which I was not aware of.
Posted by
Charleston & Birmingham
4627 posts
I saw this wonderful show last year at V&A-if I'd known it was coming to Atlanta I would have used my London time differently.
Posted by
Tennessee
442 posts
I, too, saw the exhibit at V&A last July. It is currently showing at The Frist Museum in Nashville.
Posted by
OP
white plains, ny, usa
4164 posts
Elizabeth , Sorry for not adding The Frist to the list , I thought it had closed there , but on second look . I see it's on view through mid -September . Good news for anyone in the area to see it .
Posted by
Tennessee
442 posts
Steven, thanks for your note. I just wanted people in the area to know it's currently in Nashville.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5865 posts
I also saw this exhibit last year at the V&A. I was most impressed with one of her sketchbooks from when she was 8 or 9 years old; her talent was obvious even at a young age.