News: JMW Turner

Eileen Cooper RA and Sinta Tantra respond to Turner’s home in a contemporary exhibition of new work.

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“Turner’s Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts”– Press Release
JMW Turner
“Turner’s Kingdom: Beauty, Birds and Beasts”– Press Release

For the first time in almost forty years rarely seen bird studies will form the star attraction of the first exhibition in a generation devoted to animals and birds painted by J.M.W. Turner. Opening on the artist’s birthday, in his 250th anniversary year, the exhibition takes place at Sandycombe Lodge, the villa near the Thames.

Between the Sheets – News coverage
JMW Turner
Between the Sheets – News coverage

We had a lot of amazing news coverage for our exhibition Between the Sheets: Turner’s Nudes last year.

The Effects – New exhibition by Turner’s House Artist-in-Residence
JMW Turner
The Effects – New exhibition by Turner’s House Artist-in-Residence

Turner’s House in Twickenham has been transformed by a multi-media collection of colourful artworks and audio throwing new light on Turner’s practice.

Artist in Residence 2021 – Anna Paterson
JMW Turner
Artist in Residence 2021 – Anna Paterson

Artist exhibits a very personal response to J.M.W. Turner in his former home in Twickenham.

MAA – Matthew Allchurch Architects becomes Turner’s House’s first Corporate Member
JMW Turner
MAA – Matthew Allchurch Architects becomes Turner’s House’s first Corporate Member

Lockdown may be challenging many local charities and businesses but they are also finding new ways to work together.

Turner’s House is on YouTube!
JMW Turner
Turner’s House is on YouTube!

In case you have a quiet moment in lockdown we have created the Turner’s House Trust YouTube channel to provide you with some entertainment.

Sir David Attenborough Opens Exhibition
JMW Turner
Sir David Attenborough Opens Exhibition

Sir David Attenborough opens ‘Turner and the Thames: Five Paintings’ at the Artist’s House In Twickenham

First Exhibition of Original Turners at his House in Twickenham
JMW Turner
First Exhibition of Original Turners at his House in Twickenham

The first exhibition of J.M.W. Turner’s original work in the house he designed for himself is to open on January 10th, 2020, thanks to a generous loan from Tate.

Friends’ Award Art & Design Prize at Richmond College
JMW Turner
Friends’ Award Art & Design Prize at Richmond College

As part of the Friends of Turner’s House remit to bring Turner to a wider audience, for the past four years, the Friends have awarded prizes to Art and Design Extended diploma Level 3 students at Richmond upon Thames College – aka The Turner Prize.

Turner’s House celebrates unveiling of the new £20
JMW Turner
Turner’s House celebrates unveiling of the new £20

The new £20 featuring J.M.W. Turner and his work was unveiled today, 10 th October 2019, by The Bank of England, to which Turner’s House Trust has responded by planning a series of events in 2020 to celebrate.

Two Stunning New Sculptures Unveiled at Turner’s House
JMW Turner
Two Stunning New Sculptures Unveiled at Turner’s House

Two new sculptures by Turner’s House artist in residence Nicky Carvell were unveiled today, Sunday 21st July, inspired by the great 19th century artist and the house he designed in Twickenham.

Volunteer’s Tartan Family Connection to Turner
JMW Turner
Volunteer’s Tartan Family Connection to Turner

A volunteer at Turner’s House in Twickenham has discovered a very special family connection to their current exhibition of Turner’s illustrations for Sir Walter Scott’s poetry and prose.

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