Devon-born artist's exhibition opens in Barnstaple
The museum is showing pieces never seen before by the public
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New exhibition opens celebrating the work of Devon-born artist Wilfred Avery
The show at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the first exhibition of Avery's work since his death in 2016
Many of the pieces had never been seen by the public before
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An exhibition celebrating the work of a Devon-born artist has opened in North Devon.
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon's show, Wilfred Avery and the Unpredictable Image (1926 – 2016), celebrates the work of the artist and will run until 27 January.
It is the first exhibition of Avery's work since his death in 2016 and was displaying a selection of newly-acquired works, alongside loans from private collections and national institutions, exhibition bosses said.
Many of the pieces had never been seen by the public before, they added.
Avery was a painter and collagist who was largely unrecognised in his lifetime, North Devon Council said but added his work was now getting well-deserved interest by public institutions and private collectors alike.
Museum manager Alison Mills said: "We are proud and excited to be exhibiting the work of such a hugely talented artist, including some pieces never before seen by the public."
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- Published28 January 2017
