Hurvin Anderson commission to feature in ‘Beyond Bayeux’ exhibition spotlighting contemporary British tapestries
The work, made for the sexcentenary of Oxford's Lincoln College, will be shown alongside other artist-designed tapestries woven at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh
Contemporary British tapestry artist Hurvin Anderson's new work will be showcased at the Guildhall Art Gallery's 'Beyond Bayeux' exhibition, running from October 23rd to March 21st, 2027. The centerpiece of the exhibition, the six-meter-long tapestry is a commission commissioned to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Lincoln College, Oxford, where Anderson's design will be permanently displayed.
Weaving took five weavers seven months to complete, with Anderson's unique perspective on the dining tradition at the college forming the tapestry's focal point. The Guildhall show will also feature over 20 tapestries by renowned artists such as David Hockney, Yinka Shonibare, Rachel Maclean, and Alberta Whittle, with Hockney's 1970 piece marking his first collaboration with Dovecot Studios.
Dovecot Studios, founded in 1912, is the UK's longest-running tapestry studio, and their director, Celia Joicey, emphasizes the importance of commissioning new work to ensure the continuation of this traditional craft.
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