A Visit to the 'Livres d'Artistes' Collection at Wren Library
Saturday 17 October, 3pm
Join the Friends of Kettle’s Yard on a visit to Wren Library, Trinity College, with Librarian Dr Nicolas Bell who will explain the context and significance of this major collection. The event is a unique chance to see an exceptional collection of ‘Livres d’artistes’, including books illustrated with original graphics by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, André Masson, Fernand Léger, Joan Miró, Wifredo Lam and more. The collection includes a remarkable re-creation by Kitty Maryatt (Proprietor of The Two Hands Press, California) of ‘La Prose du Transsibérien’ which will be on display.
Part of the collection has been donated by a Trinity alumnus, the late Nicholas Kessler.
Ticket price includes a glass of wine.
Transport and Further Information
Transport is not provided for this event. Guests are asked to make their own travel arrangements. Full joining instructions will be shared with attendees nearer the date.
Please note there are stairs to the library.
All proceeds support Kettle’s Yard. Refunds are not possible, unless the event is cancelled by Kettle’s Yard. Should the event sell out, please email friends@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk to join the waiting list.
