Recording Britain

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Recording Britain was a unique documentary project which commissioned more than 90 artists including John Piper, Michael Rothenstein and Kenneth Rowntree to make inspiring pictures of vulnerable buildings, landscapes and lifestyles at the beginning of the Second World War. Compiled as the country faced not only the potentially devastating impact of bombardment and invasion, but also the effects of 'progress' and development, the Recording Britain collection of drawings and watercolours is a remarkable record of lives and landscapes under threat. This exhibition also includes more contemporary responses to the British landscape by artists such as Conrad Atkinson, David Nash and Richard Long. This exhibition will be accompanied by a display from the collections of the DLI Museum showing contrasting images of World War II battlefronts. Free guided tours of the exhibition will take place on Monday 20 May 12.30pm and Monday 17 June 12.30pm (usual admission charges apply). This exhibition has been supported by the Golsoncott Foundation. Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.