Event
Wakes Day
26 May 2018
Touchstones
Rochdale, United Kingdom
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Image: Ludwig Deutsch, An Arab Schoolmaster. Photo: Rochdale Arts & Heritage Service
Exhibition
Reading Art
14 Apr 2018 – 30 Sep 2018
Event times
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Cost of entry
Free
Address
- The Esplanade,
- Rochdale
England - OL16 1AQ
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Interchange
- 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Town Centre Metrolink
- 10 minutes from Rochdale Railway Station
Event map
A celebration of artworks featuring books and readers from throughout history, for the delight of art lovers and bibliophiles.
About
As every book tells a story, every book in art is part of an intriguing, engaging, and relatable image. Books are depicted as indicators of intellect in portraits, as symbols of piety in religious paintings, as subjects in still lifes, and as the raw material for contemporary installations.
Reading Art spotlights a variety of artworks from local northern collections creating a gorgeous, inspiring homage to both the written word and to its pivotal role in the visual world.
As a family friendly exhibition, come and read in our book corner and sample under 5’s interactives.
Co-curated by Rebecca Morrill (Commissioning Editor (Art) - Phaidon).
