Events

Morris & Co. – A Revolution in Decoration by Michael Parry

Published by Morris & Co., This superbly illustrated book created for the company’s 150th anniversary tells the complete story of the company, the contribution of the key personalities and its enduring legacy. Richly illustrated throughout in colour, this is a beautiful account of the world-famous ‘firm’. RRP £9.99; available through Morris & Co. Stockists / UK 0844 543 9500 Exp. +44 (0) 845 126 9900

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Decorex International 2011
Stand B44
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea
Dates: 25th - 28th September
In collaboration with Lignet Roset

Archive Collections – Celebrating 150 Years of Design

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Morris & Co., an inspirational collection of tapestries, velvets, embroideries, damasks and printed fabrics will be launched at London Design Week, The Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, 13th – 17th March 2011. Twice the size of the usual Morris & Co. collection, it makes use of technology to create fabrics and wallpapers closer to the originals than ever before. The collection features designs from the Morris & Co. archive alongside new interpretations of Morris designs from other sources.

The Nature of Design at Wightwick Manor

Curated by Michael Parry and designed by Jo Eaton in house, an exhibition of items from the Morris & Co. archive will be held in the Oak Room at Wightwick Manor, a National Trust House near Wolverhampton. It will run from 1st March – December 2011.

Standen

Curated by Michael Parry and designed by Jo Eaton, an exhibition at Standen, a National Trust House in Sussex will run from 1st June – 16th July 2011. In addition, the Croxley Room at Standen has been re-decorated and furnished in the new Morris & Co. Archive Collection to provide a relaxing resource room, and is now available for visitors to use and enjoy.

Red House - A Revolution in Decoration

Curated and designed by Jo Eaton, an exhibition at Red House, a National Trust House in Bexleyheath, Kent. The exhibition, which describes the events that led to the founding of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co. (the precursor to Morris & Co.), and the early years of the firm, will run from 6th April to the end of the 2011.