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Open: Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

We are closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please note that the Kettle’s Yard house will be closed between 5 – 9 January 2026 inclusive for essential maintenance. The shop, café, and exhibition will be open as normal.

Please note: On Wednesday 4 February, the Kettle’s Yard house will be closing early. Last entry to the house will be at 3.30pm.

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Open: Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

We are closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please note that the Kettle’s Yard house will be closed between 5 – 9 January 2026 inclusive for essential maintenance. The shop, café, and exhibition will be open as normal.

Please note: On Wednesday 4 February, the Kettle’s Yard house will be closing early. Last entry to the house will be at 3.30pm.

Ovidiu Maitec

Born 1925 – Died 2007

Maitec was born in Romania. He was Vice-President of the Romanian Artists Union and exhibited widely outside his native country. He carved in walnut, creating hinged or rotating works which reflect the Romanian tradition of woodcarving. He died in Paris.