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Laura Ferguson

Pollok House teams up with London art gallery for exhibition by renowned UK artist

Pollok House has teamed up with London's acclaimed Southbank Centre to host an exhibition by one of Britain's most renowned artists.

The exhibit, which opened this weekend, features the work of top visual artist and sculptor Cornelia Parker OBE, RA.

The event includes a series of 20 large-scale photogravures - an images pressed onto a copper printing plate.

It will reflect Cornelia's interest in the physical property of objects, materials and their histories.

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Karen Cornfield, Operations Manager for Pollok House, said: "Cornelia Parker is renowned for her sculpture and installation art. The exhibition demonstrates a different aspect of her work, exploring her interest in the history of photography. We’re delighted to be hosting the exhibition at Pollok House for the next few months.

"Taking place in our recently-created gallery in Pollok House, it’s now even easier for us to share our love for Scotland and help people experience art like never before."

The exhibition will also include eight works from the series One Day This Glass Will Break (2015), inspired by the 19th century photographic pioneer William Henry.

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The exhibition is included with normal admission to Pollok House, which is a National Trust for Scotland property. If you are planning a visit, the gallery is on the first floor of the building and accessible by stairs only.

The exhibition runs until September 15 and you can find out more here .

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