Duncan Grant 1920: Post-impressionism

In this short film, discover the influence of post-impressionism on Duncan Grant's paintings.

A review of Duncan Grant’s first solo exhibition in 1920 declared: Grant ‘has challenged the most unhappy citizen to face a show of the most defiant modernity.’

In the short film below, Darren Clarke, our Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions discusses the influence of post-impressionism on Grant’s work; delving into his energetic, and ‘psychedelic’ still life paintings.

This is one of a series of 5 short films which will be released throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Duncan Grant: 1920 brings together over 30 of the artist’s paintings; some have never been displayed in public before and many haven’t been seen publicly for decades.

Open until 13 March 2022, book your tickets here.