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A massive thank you 😊 to everyone who braved th A massive thank you 😊 to everyone who braved the weather to join us at our ‘Castle Day’ yesterday. We’ve loved seeing your pictures and hearing how much you all enjoyed it too! 🏰🦉 There’s plenty more happening at the museum this half term. Take a look at our website for all the details! #familyfun #tauntonsomerset #taunton #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #februaryhalfterm #castleday
Exhibition Lates: Every Thursday in March our gall Exhibition Lates: Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open until 7.00 pm, giving you the chance to pop in after work to see our latest exhibition, Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier. #ExhibitionLates #TristramHillier #BritishArt #BritishArtists #LateOpening #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #MuseumofSomerset
✨Coming Up: Magic at the Museum 🎉 Kieron Lef ✨Coming Up: Magic at the Museum 🎉 Kieron Lefever presents his brand new show 'Connected' on Saturday 22 February at 7.30 pm. A composer of magic tricks and consultant to some of the big names in the magic industry Kieron’s work has been performed across the globe. Innovative and creative, his tricks have inspired a generation of magicians. Connected provides the opportunity to witness some of Kieron’s magic compositions in the flesh. Taking you on a funny (and at times strange) journey, Connected is based on experiences in Kieron’s life so far. With his blend of unique trickery and story telling he will leave you both entertained and enthralled. This event is being held in the intimate and historic setting of Castle House. £16 including a glass of fizz /£14 for groups of 6+ (age 14+) #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #PositiveTaunton #TauntonEvents #MagicAtTheMuseum #MuseumofSomerset #Magic #Magician
The painter Tristram Hillier settled with his fami The painter Tristram Hillier settled with his family near East Pennard in 1942. He painted scenes from across the county. In ‘The Argument’ Somerset’s rural landscape is visibly depicted with milk churns, a barn made of local lias stone and an open farm gate. ‘The Vale from Cucklington’ depicts the Medieval church of St Lawrence. The moody scene is one of desolation, with fallen branches, a broken fence and an inert church bell. Images: The Argument, 1943, The Harris, Preston, Lancashire @harris_museum The Vale from Cucklington, 1944, South West Heritage Trust @somerset_museums ‘Landscapes of the Mind: The Art off Tristram Hillier’ continues at The Museum of Somerset until 18 April. #TristramHillier #Somerset #EastPennard #ruralengland #britishartists #museumofsomerset #visitsomerset #britishart #visittaunton
📣Calling all parents!📣Looking for some Half 📣Calling all parents!📣Looking for some Half Term fun this February? Our little friend has dropped by to announce our fantastic events! 16 February - Castle Day 10.00 am - 5.00 pm 🏰 18 and 20 February - Get Creative; Arts and Crafts 19 February - February Fun: family activities 15 - 22 February Family Trail Visit our website for full details (link in the bio) #FebruaryHalfTerm #FunAtTheMuseum #FamilyFun #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #CastleDay
Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open u Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open until 7.00 pm, giving you the chance to pop in after work to see our latest exhibition Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier. #exhibitionlates #noexcuses #artforeveryone #tristramhillier #britishart #bristishartists
Follow us on Facebook? We've just announced a comp Follow us on Facebook? We've just announced a competition to win a Family Ticket to 🏰Castle Day🏰 on 16 February! Head over there now to find out how you can enter... Good Luck 🤞 #familyfun #halftermfun #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #tauntonsomerset #castleday #competition
How do these images make you feel? The personal s How do these images make you feel? The personal significance of ‘Variation on the form of an Anchor’ to the painter Tristram Hillier is evident from the fact that it remained in his Somerset studio for many years without ever being offered for sale. The large-scale image is imbued with ominous symbolism. Images: Variation on the Form off an Anchor, 1939, @tate ; Object on a Beach no. 1, 1936, Connaught Brown and Private Collection. Landscapes of the Mind: The Art Tristram Hillier continues at @museumofsomerset until 18 April, supported by @aceagrams and @artukdotorg #artuk #tristramhillier #britishart #tatebritain #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #taunton
Book Now for Mindfulness at the Museum on Thursday Book Now for Mindfulness at the Museum on Thursday 13 February! Take some time out of your day to reflect and contemplate art through a mindfulness session at @MuseumofSomerset. Join experienced Mindfulness teacher Bev Alderson to engage with the artworks on display in ‘Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier’ in a uniquely reflective way. Visit our website for more information and to book! #mindfulnessatthemuseum #mindfulnessandart #meditation #trysomethingdifferent #Taunton #TauntonSomerset #SomersetCool #LoveForSomerset #TristramHillier #MuseumofSomerset #VisitTaunton
An amazing 197-million-year-old Ichthyosaur was di An amazing 197-million-year-old Ichthyosaur was discovered on the West Somerset coast by dog walker Jon Gopsill just before Christmas. It is now being conserved ahead of display in our museum. We’ll keep you updated and let you know when you are able to come and see it! #ichthyosaurfossil #ichthyosaur #fossildiscovery #westsomersetcoast
Amongst the loans currently on display at The Muse Amongst the loans currently on display at The Museum of Somerset from @tate are these paintings from members of Unit One - a group of abstract and surrealist artists, led by Paul Nash. In 1934 Tristram Hillier was asked to join Unit One and their influential show toured the UK. Images: Ben Nicholson, Profile, 1933; Edward Wadsworth, 1932, Dux et Comes; Paul Nash, Harbour and Room, 1932-6. #tristramhillier #surrealism #britishart #bennicholson #edwardwadsworth #tatebritain
Coming Soon: Mindfulness, Yoga & Art at the Museum Coming Soon: Mindfulness, Yoga & Art at the Museum. Thursday 13 February| Mindfulness & Art Take part in a meditation practice, followed by contemplative walking meditation to fully experience the artworks on display in 'Landscapes of the Mind'. Wednesday 26 February| Yoga & Art Wednesday 4 March| Yoga & Art Wednesay 25 March| Yoga & Art Enjoy a Hatha Yoga session in the historic Great Hall of Taunton Castle, followed by exclusive access to 'Landscapes of the Mind'. Downward dog, cat and cow stretch, and strike that mountain pose surrounded by 400 million years of history. Visit our website for more information and booking details! #YogaattheMuseum #MindfulnessattheMuseum #meditation #mindfulness #yoga #dosomethingdifferent #taunton #tauntonsomerset #somersetcool #tristramhillier #art #YogaandArt #MindfulnessandArt #visitsomerset #museumofsomerset #somersetlife
Coming Up This Week: Drop in to this short gallery Coming Up This Week: Drop in to this short gallery tour at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 22 January at @MuseumofSomerset to find out more about the life and works of the painter Tristram Hillier. Discover his Somerset connections and unravel the intriguing symbolism found in his work. IMAGE: January Landscape, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire/Bridgeman Images #TristramHillier #painting #britishart #britishartists #20thcenturyart #somerset #museumofsomerset #taunton #Januaryfeels
On Wednesday, December 18, we are hosting a season On Wednesday, December 18, we are hosting a seasonal celebration of Christmas in Somerset with music, stories, food and drink! Tickets are still available via the website. 📷 Craig Stone #Taunton #Christmas #Somerset #mulledcider #mincepies #Tauntoncastle #museumofsomerset
Visit the museum tomorrow to meet Jenny Barron who Visit the museum tomorrow to meet Jenny Barron who will be in her new exhibition ‘Form and Fascination‘, chatting to visitors and answering questions about her practice.
There's something very pleasing 😊 about this wa There's something very pleasing 😊 about this watercolour painting don't you think? It is by Watchet-based artist Jenny Barron and demonstrates her fascination with form and structure. Discover more of Jenny's work on display now until 7 March. Entry is free.
OPENS TODAY! 'Form & Fascination' is a new exhibit OPENS TODAY! 'Form & Fascination' is a new exhibition of detailed watercolour paintings by Watchet-based artist Jenny Barron. It brings together a number of the artist’s distinctive still lifes, for which she has become well known, as well as some of her more imaginative works. Free entry.
Amongst the loans currently on display from @Tateg Amongst the loans currently on display from @Tategallery are paintings from members of Unit One - a group of abstract and surrealist artists, led by Paul Nash. In 1934 Tristram Hillier was asked to join Unit One and their influential show toured the UK. IMAGE: Edward Wadsworth, 1932, Dux et Comes #20thcenturyart #somerset #museumofsomerset #taunton #modernism #surrealism #westonloanprogramme
On Thursday 21st at 2.00 pm we have a short galler On Thursday 21st at 2.00 pm we have a short gallery tour when you can discover more about the life and works of the painter #TristramHillier. Discover his Somerset connections, the inspiration he found in Spain and Portugal and unravel the intriguing symbolism found in his work. Just come along! IMAGE: Fishing Craft at Peniche,1959, Collection of Alyson Charles courtesy of the Chris Beetles Gallery #20thcenturyart #somerset #museumofsomerset #taunton #modernism #surrealism
On Saturday (9th) we open one of our most ambitiou On Saturday (9th) we open one of our most ambitious exhibitions. It includes 50 artworks on loan from across the UK and showcases the work of Tristram Hiller, one of Britain’s most distinctive 20th-century artists. We hope that you enjoy this clip - the full film is on our website and we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier, 9 Nov – 18 April, supported by @artfund @aceagrams #20thcenturyart #somerset #museumofsomerset #taunton #modernism #surrealism #westonloanprogramme
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