Beyond Bloomsbury – Designs of The Omega Workshops 1913–19 at Courtauld Gallery

Posted by Frances Spiegel Jun 17, 2009

The Courtauld Gallery (Courtauld Institute of Art) is hosting an exhibition of works by members of the Omega Workshops, entitled Beyond Bloomsbury Designs of the Omega Workshops 1913-19

The Workshops were established in 1913 by Roger Fry, art critic and painter, as an experimental design collective. Members of the group included Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, Winifred Gill and other artists of the Bloomsbury Group.

The members experimented with domestic design, producing a wide range of household items including ceramics, furniture, clothing, carpets and linens. The work stood out because of the bold colours and abstract designs.

None of the work was signed by the artists, but each piece carries the Greek letter Ω (Omega).

The show will be on view from 18th June – 20th September 2009 and full details can be obtained from the Courtauld Gallery.