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SUMMARY:Permanent Exhibition: Isle of Wight Festival
DESCRIPTION:Solo Isle of Wight Festival Gallery \nAn exhibition focusing on the third and final of the original Isle of Wight Festivals held at Afton in 1970 within sight and sound of Dimbola and which saw Jimi Hendrix’s last major performance and his last in the UK. \nThe display includes rare posters and photographs of these legendary festivals. One photograph in particular is a panorama from Afton Down which gives an idea of the audience of 600\,000 who gathered to watch Jimi Hendrix\, The Doors\, Taste\, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell to name a few. \nTo compliment this there is a display of posters and images of the new IOW Festivals\, revived by the leading music agency Solo in 2002\, which have featured such artists as The Rolling Stones\, David Bowie\, REM and Paul McCartney. \nAlso showing: Chris Cudlip bronze head of Hendrix. Chris has a background in special effects working as a freelance figurative sculptor and prop maker in London working for companies as varied as English national Opera\, Madame Tussauds and Pinewood Studios He is now pursuing a solo career from the Arches Studios complex based in Southampton where he available for public or private commissions of any size. \nOutside Dimbola there is a small memorial garden with a statue of Jimi Hendrix designed by sculptor John Swindells. Have your picture taken next to Jimi and his guitar or breathe in the wonderful lavender ‘Purple Haze’ that grows in his garden (spring/summer) and enjoy the views down to Freshwater Bay.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/permanent-exhibition-isle-of-wight-festival/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Permanent Exhibitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310101
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SUMMARY:Permanent Exhibition: Julia Margaret Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Julia Margaret Cameron (1815 – 1879) was one of the most important early photographers and is now recognised the world over as a pioneer of photography as art. \nA woman ahead of her time\, she was ambitious and freethinking when most Victorian women were passive and demure. She took on the challenges of handling large cameras and dangerous chemicals at a time when photography was known as ‘The Black Art’. \nIgnoring conventions\, she experimented with composition and focus. Today she is credited with creating the first photographic close-up portraits and influencing the subsequent Pictorialism movement with her use of diffused focus. \nHer portraits of ‘famous men and fair women’\, reflect her time within the Freshwater Circle\, the birth of celebrity and her ambitions to be recognised as significant artist of her time. \nThe majority of her photographic work was created here at Dimbola. Her work is found in major archives the world over including our own growing Permanent Collection.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/permanent-exhibition-julia-margaret-cameron/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20281231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181722Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Iconic Bowie – Terry O’Neill
DESCRIPTION:Dimbola Museum & Galleries are honoured that Iconic Images have kindly agreed to loan us photographs of David Bowie taken by the late Terry O’Neil left over from our Iconic Bowie exhibition is 2019. \nOver a 20-year period\, O’Neill captured Bowie’s shapeshifting artistry better than just about anybody else. \nO’Neill’s photographs have left such a lasting impression because he was able to demystify some of the 20th century’s biggest icons. \nBy the time O’Neill started shooting Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust tour in 1973\, he was much a respected name in photography. \nCurrently exclusive to Dimbola in the UK\, the limited editions images are available to purchase. For more information please email admin@dimbola.co.uk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/mini-iconic-bowie-terry-oneill/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
CREATED:20240923T132353Z
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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition:Light Bends in Imaginary Gardens by Syd Buron
DESCRIPTION:23rd September 2023 – 19th May 2024 \nSyd Buron (born in Birmingham\, 1977) has followed a meandering path in the arts\, with a consistent desire to fan the faint embers of magic that still smoulder in small patches of woodland trapped between farmers fields\, hedgerows\, misty coast lines\, ancient trees and hollow ways (as well as junk shops\, auction houses and art galleries).  \nEver since moving to the Isle of Wight twenty years ago\, Syd has sought out these magical embers. Exploring the island’s liminal spaces\, where at certain times of the season and day\, the veil seems thin and embers glow. Capturing nature at its most ethereal with his camera; and in the past year\, taking his negatives into the darkroom\, and creating pieces for this show – ‘Light Bends in Imaginary Gardens’. The first darkroom was achieved by blacking out and converting the caravan where he lives with his partner Molly in Atherfield (the island’s wild south west). Since last Spring\, Syd was able to work with larger pieces using the fabulous darkroom in the basement here at Dimbola. The darkroom process he uses shares much in common with the process Julia Margaret Cameron would have used. \n \nThe pieces are made up of Syd’s collection of antique frames and mirrors. On which he paints a photo sensitive liquid emulsion and exposes negatives his photographs (some manipulated\, as well as some found\, vintage negatives) onto the coated surface. The mirrors are then developed and fixed in the darkroom\, as you would a print. The resulting images have the quality of reflections on water – imaginary gardens existing behind the veil. Transient images\, changing as the reflection changes when viewed from different angles\, and changing as the ambient light changes at different times of season and day. \nSome of the frames have been manipulated by Syd – fused with branches and root systems found on the island’s beaches and woodlands. Working in a converted old greenhouse on the farm where he lives\, his audio companion in the workshop has often being Daisy Rickman’s incredible album ‘Donsya A’n Loryow’. As it was the soundtrack to the creation of many of the pieces\, he reached out to Daisy who agreed to let it be the soundtrack to the exhibition. Unbeknownst to Syd\, Daisy is also an artist and filmmaker and her film “Belisama” serendipitously felt like the missing piece in the show. Shot on location during Daisy’s travels through Cuba\, Iceland\, Venice and Cornwall in 2016\, “the footage has been kept at it’s most natural state and no ‘special effects’ were applied during post production. All of what you see here is what was captured within the visual trinity of light\, water\, and in the camera’s eye”.  \nSyd would like to thank Molly for her support and patience\, especially whilst living in a darkroom-caravan last Winter.  \nA price list of the pieces in the exhibition can be obtained from the front desk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibitionlight-bends-in-imaginary-gardens-by-syd-buron/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition:Lisen Stibeck:Interwoven Visions
DESCRIPTION:The Artistry of Julia Margaret Cameron and Lisen Stibeck in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Dimbola Museum & Galleries. \nWithin the mesmerising tapestry of Dimbola\, the lives and craftsmanship of two extraordinary photographers connect\, each guided by a unique blend of artistic expression. Julia Margaret Cameron\, the iconic pioneer of 19th-century photography\, and Lisen Stibeck\, a contemporary Swedish photographic artist\, find unexpected parallels in their creative journeys. Born more than a century apart\, these artists share an unwavering devotion to the craft\, an exploration of the feminine experience\, and the manifestation of dreamlike realities. \nCameron\, a groundbreaker during an era that reluctantly embraced both photography as an art form and women as serious artists\, embarked on her photographic odyssey at the age of 48\, gifted a camera by her daughter and son-in-law. Her photographic legacy has solidified her as one of the foremost portrait artists of all time\, despite her late start. \nIn contrast\, Stibeck’s journey presents a fascinating fusion of modern and traditional photographic techniques. She discovered photography while already enjoying a successful career as a jewellery designer. A fortuitous encounter with a book by Mary Ellen Mark ignited her passion\, eventually leading to an enduring mentorship and friendship with the iconic documentary photographer herself. \n“Showing Lisen Stibeck’s work – to tie in with our celebrations of Mrs Cameron’s 208th birthday\, and with our own 30th anniversary of reopening the house – would be in tune both with the glorious past here\, and with the future direction of art-based photography”\, says Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair Julia Margaret Cameron Trust\, Dimbola. \nFor both Cameron and Stibeck\, the sentiment expressed by Cameron in Annals of My Glass House (penned in 1874 and published in 1889)\, still resonates profoundly: “I began with no knowledge of the art. I did not know where to place my dark box\, how to focus my sitter\, and my first picture I effaced to my consternation by rubbing my hand over the filmy side of the glass.” These artists\, since their photographic beginnings\, have endlessly captured images\, oftentimes discarding countless negatives in pursuit of the perfect shot. \nAbout the Artist:\nPhotographic Artist Lisen Stibeck works on long term projects. Her keen interest in teenage identity developed into her photo book “Daughters”\, winning critical attention and international awards. More recently\, her focus turned to the inner landscape of the psyche\, opening up a world of dreams and archetypes as she delved into a form of magical realism. In her latest work\, “Undertow”\, her black and white imagery carries a suggestion of emerging narratives\, at times evoking loss\, grief and hope and her brilliant abstract color work is a celebration of life. Lisen Stibeck is based in Sweden and regularly spends time in Morocco and France.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibitionlisen-stibeckinterwoven-visions/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Dimbola Celebrates 30th Anniversary: A Milestone in Preserving Photographic Legacy JUNE 1ST 2024
DESCRIPTION:© Isle of Wight Festival                                                                             \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOriginally the home of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron\, Dimbola Museum & Galleries stands as a testament to her groundbreaking contributions to the art form. Now\, thirty years since its inception\, we continue to honour Cameron’s legacy while expanding our reach to showcase diverse photographic works from around the world. \nEstablished in 1994\, we have become a   beacon of artistic   exploration and   historical   preservation\, attracting visitors     from around the globe. In our   illustrious   history\, we have   curated  countless   exhibitions\,   workshops\, and events\,   fostering a  vibrant community of artists\,   scholars\, and enthusiasts alike. From the   earliest days of photography to the cutting-   edge innovations of today\, we remain at the   forefront of preserving photographic   heritage and pushing the boundaries of   visual storytelling. \n“We are thrilled to commemorate thirty years of Dimbola Museum & Galleries\,” says Dr Brian Hinton\, Chair of the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust. “Since our founding\, we have been dedicated to preserving the past\, engaging with the present\, and inspiring the future of photography. As we look ahead\, we are excited to continue our mission of fostering creativity\, curiosity\, and connection through the power of images.” \nTo celebrate this historic milestone\, We have planned a schedule of events during the day followed by an invitation-only evening party hosted by Jules Cameron\, the Vice president of Dimbola\, the great great great granddaughter of Julia Margaret Cameron\, international DJ and comedian. Cocktails will be supplied by Mermaid Gin and the Isle of Wight Cocktail Company kindly staffed by expert mixologists from The Albion Hotel who will also provide canapés\, a taste of their new hotel a short walk away.  Jules Cameron will be doing a DJ set and is also curating a collection of arts from special guest artists\, Lauren Baker\, Diana Gomez and others.  \nOur main exhibition is by Lisen Stibeck\, a contemporary Swedish photographic artist who shares unexpected parallels with Julia Margaret Cameron in their respective creative journeys. Born more than a century apart\, these artists share an unwavering devotion to the craft\, an exploration of the feminine experience\, and the manifestation of dreamlike realities.  \nAs we embark on our next chapter we invite visitors\, supporters and patrons to join in celebrating thirty years of photographic excellence and innovation to honour the past and embrace the present\, envisioning the limitless possibilities of the future through the lens of Dimbola.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dimbola-celebrates-30th-anniversary-a-milestone-in-preserving-photographic-legacy-june-1st-2024-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
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CREATED:20230923T131009Z
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SUMMARY:Dimbola Celebrates 30th Anniversary: A Milestone in Preserving Photographic Legacy JUNE 1ST 2024
DESCRIPTION:Originally the home of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron\, Dimbola Museum & Galleries stands as a testament to her groundbreaking contributions to the art form. Now\, thirty years since its inception\, we continue to honour Cameron’s legacy while expanding our reach to showcase diverse photographic works from around the world. \nEstablished in 1994\, we have become a   beacon of artistic   exploration and   historical   preservation\, attracting visitors     from around the globe. In our   illustrious   history\, we have   curated  countless   exhibitions\,   workshops\, and events\,   fostering a  vibrant community of artists\,   scholars\, and enthusiasts alike. From the   earliest days of photography to the cutting-   edge innovations of today\, we remain at the   forefront of preserving photographic   heritage and pushing the boundaries of   visual storytelling. \n“We are thrilled to commemorate thirty years of Dimbola Museum & Galleries\,” says Dr Brian Hinton\, Chair of the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust. “Since our founding\, we have been dedicated to preserving the past\, engaging with the present\, and inspiring the future of photography. As we look ahead\, we are excited to continue our mission of fostering creativity\, curiosity\, and connection through the power of images.” \nTo celebrate this historic milestone\, We have planned a schedule of events during the day followed by an invitation-only evening party hosted by Jules Cameron\, the Vice president of Dimbola\, the great great great granddaughter of Julia Margaret Cameron\, international DJ and comedian. Cocktails will be supplied by Mermaid Gin and the Isle of Wight Cocktail Company kindly staffed by expert mixologists from The Albion Hotel who will also provide canapés\, a taste of their new hotel a short walk away.  Jules Cameron will be doing a DJ set and is also curating a collection of arts from special guest artists\, Lauren Baker\, Diana Gomez and others.  \nOur main exhibition is by Lisen Stibeck\, a contemporary Swedish photographic artist who shares unexpected parallels with Julia Margaret Cameron in their respective creative journeys. Born more than a century apart\, these artists share an unwavering devotion to the craft\, an exploration of the feminine experience\, and the manifestation of dreamlike realities.  \nAs we embark on our next chapter we invite visitors\, supporters and patrons to join in celebrating thirty years of photographic excellence and innovation to honour the past and embrace the present\, envisioning the limitless possibilities of the future through the lens of Dimbola.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/__trashed-2__trashed/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Mela Hilleard: At the Dining Room with Julia Margaret Cameron; Frames of time
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning film director Mela Hilleard showcases her photographic work in the gift shop at Dimbola Museum & Galleries\, home of the great Victorian photographer\, Julia Margaret Cameron\, who will be the inspiration for Mela’s next film. The exhibition is located in our gift shop and is free to view. \nAbout the Artist: \nMela was born in Poland and her family was forcibly moved from Lviv\, after WW2. She says\, “I was raised on longing\, for the lost paradise\, for the time which does not exist seeking refuge in the world of art\, at first theatre and later in photography and filmmaking. \nI became interested in breaking conventions\, thinking more in terms of poetry\, always following my feelings and intuition. I like when things have their own unspoken history\, imperfections\, reflections\, the crumbles of memories and dreams. Being like a collector of eternal appearance; light is beginning and end of everything to me – the inner light of every person\, light in the room\, light of the past moment\, waiting for the light… \nI am working now on developing a new project: ‘From life. Following in the footsteps of Julia Margaret Cameron’. Her life becomes a parallel story told through filmmaking and photographic eyes of mine inspired by her\, in the 21st century\, woven like separate strands of hair into one plait.” \nmelahilleard.com Contact: melahilleard@gmail.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/mela-hilleard-at-the-dining-room-with-julia-margaret-cameron-frames-of-time-2/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240917T170000
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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition: Dickens and His Friends
DESCRIPTION:Close up portraits of great men by Julia Margaret Cameron curated by her son\, Henry Herschel Hay Cameron and friends of Charles Dickens. \nDickens and His Friends is a refreshed exhibition focussing on the friends of Charles Dickens and photographed by Julia Margaret Cameron. The selection was chosen to complement the exhibition Technicolour Dickens: The living image of Dickens\, also showing here at Dimbola. Printed in large format\, these images demonstrate Julia’s genius for photographing genius. \nDuring her lifetime trailblazing photographer\, Julia Margaret Cameron produced over 900 images. The range of her work was diverse from Pre-Raphaelite inspired tableaus to portraits. The images\, many taken in her converted hen house on the Isle of Wight\, were of leading Victorian stars: Tennyson\, Herschel\, Darwin\, Browning and Carlyle. \nOriginally these images formed part of an exhibition curated by Julia’s son\, Henry Herschel Hay Cameron and features one of Henry’s portraits\, actor Henry Irving. \nThis first exhibition was inspired by a letter written to his mother by F D Maurice\, the founder of Christian socialism\, in which he praised her photographs of Alfred Lord Tennyson\, saying\, “Had we such portraits of Shakespeare and Milton\, we should know more of their own selves.” Maurice had keenly seen the double-vision in Julia’s work\, how she revealed not just a physical portrait but a spiritual narrative; a blended alchemy which provided insight into the subject’s very nature. Henry felt the truth of Maurice’s words and his edit of his mother’s work gives us an extraordinary insight into the singular and spiritual nature of Julia’s portraits. Julia sought to arrest much more than a facsimile\, she conjured from the shadows and light an illuminated ‘other dimension\, elevating photography into fine art. This process is best described in Julia’s own words: \n“When I have had these men before my camera my whole soul has endeavoured to do its duty towards them in recording faithfully the greatness of the inner as well as the features of the outer man: The photograph thus taken has been almost the embodiment of a prayer.” \nDickens and His Friends captures the true essence of Julia’s portrait work where its composition\, intimacy\, lighting\, exposure and styling was simply unlike anything seen before. In addition\, her subjects were great thinkers\, scientists and artists\, as a result we have a body of astonishing images of exceptional people who have shaped our civilisation – many of whom were not only Dickens’ contemporaries\, but also his friends too.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibition-dickens-and-his-friends/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
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SUMMARY:Dave Shrimpton: Searching for Alice
DESCRIPTION:Dave Shrimpton is a wet plate collodion photographer who uses vintage cameras to produce his art. He cites the work of Julia Margaret Cameron as his inspiration and says that upon viewing his first Cameron exhibition his “world changed for ever”.\nThis exhibition is entitled “Searching for Alice” and uses the image of Alice Liddell\, photographed by and friend of Julia Margaret Cameron\, as its point of departure. Being drawn into the world of Mrs Cameron through his own Muse\, Catarina Correia\, Dave’s work seeks to explore the results of the often unpredictable and unique wet collodion process. \nHe is thrilled to be displaying such a large body of his work in one place with many images not previously seen by a public audience. Dave will further follow in the creative footsteps of Mrs Cameron by photographing the current museum staff. The sitters for many of her iconic photographs were actually servants within the household staff at Dimbola. These priceless wet plates taken by Dave will form a further element to this already exciting and dynamic exhibition.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dave-shrimpton-searching-for-alice/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Greg Douglass at Dimbola 6th October!
DESCRIPTION:After last year’s totally sold out appearance as the top Californian rock guitarist Greg Douglass- a key member of The Steve Miller Band – is returning on Sunday 6th October for another  “up close and intimate” gig.   \nTogether with his superb U.K band Greg will be presenting an evening dedicated to The Steve Miller Band’s many hits.   Greg co-wrote the hit “Jungle Love” which he performed on The Steve Miller Band’s “Book Of Dreams” album.  It later re-surfaced on the  “Steve Miller – Greatest Hits” 1974- 1978″ album – which has sold over FIFTEEN MILLION copies in the U.S.A. alone! Greg also contributed to songs on Steve Miller’s albums “Abracadabra” (including the title track-=  a number one single) and “Living In The Twentieth Century“. Not surprisingly Greg and  the rest of the band were  inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland\, Ohio in 2016. \n After “Abracadabra”\, “The Joker” is probably the best known Steve Miller Band song\, although “Rock’n Me’ topped the Charts\, “Fly Like an Eagle” was a million-selling single which reached number two\, “Jet Airliner” reached number eight\, whilst “Take The Money and Run” was also a top ten hit. \nGreg has also been a member of Van Morrison’s band\,  Janis Joplin’s band Big Brother & The Holding Company\, The Jefferson Airplane offshoot Hot Tuna\, and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Tom Fogerty’s band\, toured with r & b legend Bo Diddley.  As the guitarist with The Greg Kihn Band\, he recorded their  massive hit “Jeopardy”\, which reached number two on the U.S charts – only held back by from the number one spot by Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”. \n Greg will be playing lead guitar\, fronting his very experienced U.K based band. Keyboard player Rob Beckinsale and bassist Steve Browning were members of the legendary San Francisco band It’s A Beautiful Day\, and appeared at The Isle Of Wight Festival with them. Steve was also a member of The Pretty Things\, together with Dick Taylor\, the first bass player for The Rolling Stones. The “new boy” -drummer Chris Hughes – was a member of the Manfred Mann offshoot Deaf Boy Hugg & The Hearing Aids.  Rob\, Steve & Chris all members of Woodstock Festival legend Barry The “Fish Melton’s U.K band\, who recently performed at Dimbola Museum & Galleries in July. \n This is an intimate and  “up close ” event with STRICTLY  LIMITED availability – ‘first come first served.’\nDoors open at 6.30.p.m.  for 7 p.m start. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar. \nIf you saw them last time\, you know how good these guys are – tickets are just £13\, very limited and on sale now.\nCall us on 01983 756814  between 10am-4pm and pay card over the phone or pop in.\nDon’t miss out – buy your tickets NOW as  this one will sell out!!
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/__trashed/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
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SUMMARY:Lee Miller: Style is Strength
DESCRIPTION:1st February – 18th May \nFashion photographer Lee Miller captured the essence of women for magazines such as British and American Vogue.Living in war time Britain\, she turned her talents towards documenting the experience of women during the passage of World War II.On loan from Farley’s House\, Miller’s post-war Sussex home\, this exhibition shows wartime women as they have never been seen before. \nOf the photographs in the collection\, some evoke the urgency and resourcefulness of wartime Britain without being too explicit.In others\, though\, Miller does not disguise the wartime context of her work: defiantly\, models pose in front of the destruction inflicted by the devastating bombing raids of the Blitz. \nIn her piece ‘Check Mate’\, distributed in British Vogue in 1943\, Miller drew attention to the difficulties of publishing colour photography in wartime. Through ‘Hats Assignment’\, she urged the public to fight the war with fashion. \nThe Lee Miller collection on display at Dimbola until the 18th May showcases examples of her work from 1940-1944\, demonstrating the attitudes of women during WWII. Brought together\, Miller’s work will show how these women would not bow down to the harsh realities of war\, striving instead to maintain their feminine strength with pride.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/lee-miller-the-forties-fashion-photos/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Marco Sanges: One Step Closer
DESCRIPTION:1st February – 18th May 2025 \nOne Step Closer by photographer Marco Sanges marks his exhibitionary debut at Dimbola. \nThe exhibition is on display alongside the work by legendary photographer\, Lee Miller. While their work stands eight decades apart\, both Miller and Sanges hold unique balances in their prolific portfolios between stunning portraiture and capturing moments of extreme crisis. \nOn having his work displayed at Dimbola\, Sanges expressed\, “Creating this project was a deeply spiritual experience comprised of intense emotions that were as contrastingly dark and light as the portraits themselves. I am honoured to see this new work alongside Lee Miller’s\, as our work runs in several parallels – both analogue photography with a similar language that emphasizes the noir beauty of black and white photography.” \nOne Step Closer uses the power of art and storytelling to enact change through an intimate series of portraits that capture paragons of film\, theatre\, music\, and literature. Some of the project’s participants include Bob Geldof\, Elizabeth McGovern\, Jeremy Irons\, Brian Cox\, Gyles Brandreth\, and Clare Balding. While resulting in dramatic\, narrative-based imagery\, the true aim of this initiative is to raise funds via auction for Under One Sky\, a London-based not-for-profit charity to set up to support the homeless community.As Sanges’ subjects take one step closer to the camera\, proceeds will help bring us all one step closer to ending homelessness. \nJulian Bell\, President of Dimbola\, and Brian Hinton\, the museum’s Director\, have expressed great excitement for this display. Bell describes Sanges’ images as “…collaborations in which the subject and the artist lean in together – closer and closer – to visualise that flame of fantasy within. The results are by turns rapturous\, hilarious and scary: often\, of their nature\, wildly melodramatic; in every case\, imprinted with the uniqueness of the sitter.” Bell and Hinton specialise in curating the best work at Dimbola\, maintaining the integrity and prestige of the museum’s catalogue to honour the memory of Julia Margaret Cameron\, a Victorian photography pioneer and former resident of the museum’s site. \nThis collaborative exhibit runs until 18 May\, 2025.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/marco-sanges-one-step-closer/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
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SUMMARY:Learn: Studio Photography
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn: Studio Photography Workshop \n \n 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/learn-studio-photography/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260405T134000
CREATED:20250218T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150422Z
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SUMMARY:Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As the historic home of Julia Margaret Cameron\, we are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Wet Plate Collodion process. Join us as we step back in time and explore this captivating 19th-century photographic technique\, the very one mastered by Cameron herself. \n \nAward-winning photographer Dave Shrimpton (Portrait of Britain winner) will be your guide\, demonstrating the intricacies of wet plate collodion right here in this home of creative portraiture. This is a chance not only to witness this incredible process first hand\, but also\, time permitting\, to be one of the sitters for the wet plate collodion portraits\, captured using the same methods employed by the photographic pioneers. \nMarch 15th Demo day:  £99 pp \nTime: 9:30am-5pm \nDuring this fascinating demonstration\, you will: \n\nExplore the History: Delve into the rich history of wet plate collodion and examine original examples of this remarkable technique\, understanding its impact on the world of photography.\nPrioritise Safety: Health and safety briefing\, covering all aspects of working with the chemicals and equipment involved.\nDiscover the Equipment: Get acquainted with the cameras and lenses used in the process\, understanding their role in creating these unique images.\nWitness Darkroom Magic: Observe the intricacies of mixing the chemistry and preparing the plates in the darkroom\, including the crucial steps of pouring and sensitising.\nCapture the Light: See how plates are loaded and exposed using natural window light\, a technique favoured by Julia Margaret Cameron herself.\nExplore Different Plates: Witness demonstrations using both glass ambrotype and tintype plates\, showcasing the versatility of the process.\nObserve Development: Watch the fascinating process of developing\, fixing\, and washing the plates\, as the image emerges before your eyes.\nThe Finishing Touches: See how the plates are varnished\, waxed\, and finished to ensure they are archival and will last for generations.\n\nMarch 16th Hands on Workshop: £295 pp \nTime 9:30am-5pm \nSpend the day creating beautiful portraits and still life in a way that only Wet Collodion can! \nThe workshop also includes:\n\nHistory and original examples of this incredible 1850 Frederick Scott Archer process\nHealth/safety information and briefing\nIntroduction to my Wet-Plate studio cameras & lenses\nChemistry and darkroom tuition – pouring and sensitising your plates\nLoading and exposing plates with both studio and natural light\nDeveloping\, fixing and washing your tintype and ambrotype plates\nVarnishing/waxing and finishing your plates to make them archival for the next 150 years\nChemical maintenance and advice on how to start your own Wet Collodion journey\n\nPrepare to be amazed as you step into the world of wet plate collodion and experience the alchemy of photography in the very place where it flourished in the 1860s. \nLimited spaces available phone us on 01983 756814 to book now! \nFor more info on Dave Shrimpton click here \nWatch his latest documentary on Wet Collodion
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/wet-plate-collodion-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134001
CREATED:20250511T140042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T111956Z
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SUMMARY:Kathleen Holloway: Sea Change
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Holloway is a multi-genre photographer whose images range from street photography\, still life\, and photo abstractions. She has studied at The International Center of Photography and Penumbra Foundation\, both in New York City\, as well as The Art Institute of Seattle in Washington state. \nAfter graduating\, she pursued a career as a photo editor in publishing and the entertainment industry. With an over 20 year career of hiring photographers\, producing photo shoots and as a retoucher\, Kathleen has moved on to the next phase of her career\, showing her own work. Recent solo exhibitions include Gallery 178 and The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in 2023 both in Manhattan. Her work was also featured in NoMAA Women in the Heights: Dress at the NoMAA Gallery\, New York\,  was a selection for the 19th National Photography Competition at Fotofoto Gallery\, in Huntington\, NY\, and featured in the 20th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women in Photography held at FotoNostrum Mediterranean House of Photography\, in Barcelona\, Spain. She is also a member of Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. \n“I’ve always had a love for art and photography\, since my father taught me the basics on his Pentax K1000 when I was a child. His experience and passion as a commercial artist encouraged me as I took my first steps to becoming a photographer. \nOver the last few years I have started experimenting with panoramic 35mm and medium format film photography and exploring historical printing techniques like cyanotype and platinum/palladium. I am continually interested in learning new ways to capture the world around us.” \nSea Change is a personal photo project inspired by her father-in-law’s love of sailing and his struggle with dementia. Photographing nautical items like fishing nets\, stony beaches\, and weathered ropes from around the shores of Britain\, she reflects each frame back to itself to reimagine patterns\, textures\, and colours making the familiar seem unfamiliar.  \n 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/kathleen-holloway-sea-change/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
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SUMMARY:Sheila Rock: Punk +
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to present PUNK + a compelling exhibition showcasing a retrospective by acclaimed photographer Sheila Rock. From the raw energy of 1970s punk\, with iconic images of The Clash\, Siouxsie Sioux\, and Billy Idol\, to the polished pop aesthetics of the 1980s music scene. Also accompanying the exhibition are a selection of photographic portraits from the series entitled Tough and Tender\, that were made in seaside towns around England. Although initially interested in the aesthetics of seascapes when starting on this series\, Rock’s dignified and stoic portraits reflect a quiet politics\, documenting subjects and environments on the economic margins of the early 21st Century. \nSheila Rock came to the UK from America in 1970\, and began a series of successful careers; firstly as a primary documenter of the punk era\, then as a successful commercial photographer in advertising and editorial and more recently as the author of photographic books featuring works of her own private passions. The Face magazine launched her career\, and she later contributed to a variety of diverse titles including German Vogue\, Elle\, Glamour\, Architectural Digest\, Sunday Times\, Telegraph Magazine\, Brides\, Time Magazine and Rolling Stone Magazine. Her book PUNK +\, published in 2013\, is a document of the London 1970s punk scene that was also accompanied by a series of exhibitions in London\, Paris and Berlin and later\, Tokyo\, Shanghai\, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her book Tough & Tender is a delicate and sensitive report from the English seaside and 80s SOUND AND VISION published in 2022 is an overview of youth culture in the 80s featuring photographs from her days shooting for THE FACE magazine.  \nHer books Tough & Tender\, Young Punks and 80s Sounds and Vision will be available to purchase from the Dimbola gift shop. A selection of prints will also be available to purchase. \nsheilarock.com\nInstagram \nThe exhibition runs until the 7th September.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/sheila-rock-punk/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134001
CREATED:20250312T161106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181553Z
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SUMMARY:CJ Nox: The Beauty Of...
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to currently have a display of beautiful prints by CJ Nox Photography in our shop. All for sale\, starting from £55. Come and take a look! \n\n“CJ Nox is a visual storyteller rooted in the natural rhythms and quiet beauty of the Isle of Wight. A lifelong creative with a background rich in varied experiences\, CJ returned to the Island in search of a slower\, more intentional way of seeing—and of living. Accompanied by his loyal dog Beans\, he roams coastlines\, forests\, historic towns\, and windswept cliffs\, capturing fleeting moments that many pass by unnoticed.\n\n\nHis exhibition\, The Beauty Of…\, reflects his core philosophy: that beauty is not a fixed destination\, but something shifting\, personal\, and ever-present in our daily surroundings. Whether through the geometry of local architecture\, the softness of evening light across the Solent\, or the wild stillness of a forgotten woodland path\, CJ’s work invites us to pause\, reframe\, and look again.\n\n\nAs a photographer and video creator\, CJ blends artistic observation with a deep sense of place. His vlogs explore not just locations\, but the stories\, atmospheres\, and emotions behind each frame. He encourages viewers and visitors alike to rediscover the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary—and to embrace the power of quiet moments.\n\n\nThrough both lens and life\, CJ Nox offers a gentle reminder: the world is always waiting to be seen anew.”\n\n\ncjnoxphotography.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/cj-nox-the-beauty-of/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T134001
CREATED:20250525T140133Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Edwards to give book launch at Dimbola
DESCRIPTION:Alan Edwards\, the godfather of British music PR\, who has worked with artists such as David Bowie\, the Spice Girls\, the Rolling Stones\, the Stranglers\, Prince and Amy Winehouse\, is to give a talk at Dimbola on June 18th to launch his book ‘I Was There – Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll’. \nAlan’s company The Outside Organisation are PR for John Giddings’ artists\, including The Corrs\, who will be here for the Isle of Wight Festival that weekend\, and John has said he will attend the evening. Sponsored by Mermaid Gin\, the evening will begin with welcoming drinks at 6pm followed by a talk from Alan\, moderated by Tom Stroud\, a Q&A session and a book signing. \nIn ‘I Was There’\, Alan describes getting his break in the mid-’70s as a scruffy\, stoned 20-year-old just back from the hippie trail; his encounter with London’s thriving punk scene\, which inspired him to set up his own PR company; broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the US and beyond; and his move into the world of pop with the Spice Girls during the tabloid-crazed ’90s. \nAt the centre of this story sits the defining relationship of Edwards’ career: his close\, almost forty-year collaboration with David Bowie. He guides us through a series of vivid\, funny\, always insightful behind-the-scenes reports\, whether he’s playing a spontaneous game of football with Bob Marley\, listening to Prince discuss the future of civilisation in a nightclub VIP area\, or being used as a pawn in the power struggle between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. \nAbove all\, we will be treated to Alan’s’ fascinating observations about the brilliant artists he has worked with and what makes them tick\, as he looks back on his role in the last five decades of music and culture. \nTickets for the book launch are available from Dimbola on 01983 756814 at £8 (£7 to Friends of Dimbola) to include free drinks from Mermaid Gin. \nQuotes: \n‘Alan is such a wonderful storyteller’ Debbie Harry \n‘If you love music\, you should definitely read this book’ Nihal Arthanayake\, BBC Radio 5 Live \n‘Alan Edwards is a class act: observant\, attentive\, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how’ Jon Savage \n‘A beautiful\, warm\, jaw-dropping\, once-in-a-lifetime\, lifting-the-stone guide to a secret world . . . I loved it’ Tony Parsons \n‘Revelatory’ Will Hodgkinson\, The Times \n‘Gossipy\, insightful and a whole lot of fun’ Neil McCormick\, Daily Telegraph \n‘An absorbing read . . . Raw\, warm and packed with incident’ Barbara Ellen\, Observer \n  \nCopies of the book will be available to buy from the gift shop at £10.99 \n \nQuotes: \n‘Alan is such a wonderful storyteller’ Debbie Harry \n‘If you love music\, you should definitely read this book’ Nihal Arthanayake\, BBC Radio 5 Live \n‘Alan Edwards is a class act: observant\, attentive\, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how’ Jon Savage \n‘A beautiful\, warm\, jaw-dropping\, once-in-a-lifetime\, lifting-the-stone guide to a secret world . . . I loved it’ Tony Parsons \n‘Revelatory’ Will Hodgkinson\, The Times \n‘Gossipy\, insightful and a whole lot of fun’ Neil McCormick\, Daily Telegraph \n‘An absorbing read . . . Raw\, warm and packed with incident’ Barbara Ellen\, Observer
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/alan-edwards-to-give-book-launch-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T204500
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SUMMARY:Barry "The Fish" Melton Band at Dimbola on Sunday 27th July
DESCRIPTION:The Barry “The Fish” Melton Band are appearing at  Dimbola Museum & Galleries on SUNDAY 27th JULY – THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!  \nBarry “The Fish” Melton  was the co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish\, one of the most influential groups to come from the San Francisco scene. In May 1967\, their debut album\, “Electric Music For The Mind & Body”   was a chart success and  still consistently  appears  in  lists of the top psychedelic  albums ever made. It’s never been out of print. \nIn  1967 –  the “Summer of Love” –  Country Joe and the Fish played  the Monterey Pop Festival\,  as did The Who\, Jimi Hendrix\, Janis Joplin\, The Mamas and Papas\, Otis Redding\,  Simon and Garfunkel\, The Steve Miller Band and The Jefferson Airplane . After a superb performance they  were in great demand worldwide. Their most famous appearance was at 1969’s  historic Woodstock Festival when they played before a staggering HALF A MILLION people! \nAt Dimbola\,  Barry Melton will be on  lead guitar and vocals\, with Natalie Martel  from Canada and  Stephane Missri from Paris  on vocals and guitar too. On keyboards and occasional guitar and vocals we have Rob Beckinsale\, and on bass guitar Steve Browning\, an ex member of top U.K psychedelic rock band The Pretty Things. Steve and Rob have wowed  audiences at Dimbola before\, as part of Greg Douglass’ band – Greg was the guitarist for The Steve Miller Band. On drums will be  Bernie Fox\, who has toured with many American blues legends including Jimmy Witherspoon and Eric Bibb.  \nThis gig is NOT to be missed – they may not pass this way again!!! Tickets are just £10 and are available from Dimbola by phoning us on 01983 756814\nUnlike Woodstock Festival\, space is limited\, so you are advised to book in advance. \nTickets may be available on the door on the night but please try and phone ahead so we can ensure enough chairs are available. \nDrinks will be served from 6:30pm with music starting at 7pm. There will be a 15 minute interval. \n\n\nGreg Douglass and Dick Taylor (of The Pretty Things) at Dimbola last April
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/barrythefishmeltongig27thjuly/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Stories with Richelle Rich 7th August 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Artist Richelle Rich will be collecting stories from visitors in exchange for ice cream at Dimbola on the 7th August\nBritish urban legend has it that Margaret Thatcher\, prior to becoming Prime Minister\, worked on the emulsifier for soft serve ice cream. Iconic within popular culture and visual storytelling Rich uses the ice cream to create narratives exploring systems of power. Highlighting high and low culture\, who is included and who is left behind\, the ice cream facilitates a deep interrogation into people\, place\, class\, and the politics of nostalgia. Since 2023 Richelle Rich has created numerous participatory performances in the US and UK\, sharing soft serve ice cream with the public in exchange for stories that are documented on handwritten postcards\, video\, and with a vintage Polaroid camera.\nThe ice cream becomes a memory machine\, provoking deeply personal stories of love\, regret and belonging. These ever expanding narratives utilise the specific to expose the universal experience and the fallibility of memory. Rich exposes her Polaroid films to security x rays on her travels increasing the fragility of an already unpredictable medium. \nI wonder about Lady Thatcher’s hair and if it was an Elnett infused fire\nhazard as she lent over\, warming her test tubes on her bunsen burner\,\nand working out that perfect ratio of air and oil and sugar that would\nmake ice cream taste creamy with the minimal use of cows\, and would\nfeed a million holiday makers lying oiled and sandy next to bright striped\nwindbreaks\, canvas deck chair seats puffed into little arcs by the wind\nbelow flapping Union Jack flags.\nI’m thinking about damp gritty bikini gussets. Sand in sticky crevices.\n‘Kiss Me Quick’. Bumper Cars. Two little ducks.\nTongues sticky from stamps pressed on seaside postcards home.\nCandy floss fingers writing ‘Wish you were here’.\nRR \nRichelle Rich is a British/Swiss artist born in London in 1967. She received her MA from the Royal College of Art in London 1997\, and a BA (1st) from Central St Martins in 1995. She moved from London to California 12 years ago and now lives and works in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree\, with her musician husband\, Harry Waters\, and their two teenage sons. \nRich is the creator and curator of The Art House JT in Joshua Tree\, a creative retreat\, domestic exhibition and residency space in the remote desert of Joshua Tree\, as well as the editor of The Ice Cream Stories Substack and The Art House Files newsletter. \n\nHer work has been exhibited internationally\, including shows at SPRING/BREAK Art Show (New York)\, Hirschl Contemporary (London)\, Michael West Gallery (Isle of Wight)\, Standpoint Gallery (London)\, The Royal Academy (London)\, NCK Gdansk (Warsaw)\, and Soft Core LA (Los Angeles) among many others. She is a published writer and the winner of the Augustus Martin Prize\, Falkiner Fine Paper Award\, and was shortlisted for FACK Arts Prize. Her work has been featured in Art Forum\, Artnet\, Art Review\, The Guardian\, The Financial Times\, The Times (London)\, The Independent\, Contemporary Magazine\, Time Out (London)\, Harpers\, and QuQuick Clicks \nWebsite : richellerich.com\nEmail : studio@richellerich.com\nInstagram : @richellerich \n \n 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/ice-cream-stories-with-richelle-rich-7th-august-2-4pm/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T200000
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SUMMARY:The Last Great Event Book Launch with Ray Foulk
DESCRIPTION:The sights and sounds of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be brought back to life with a string of events over the August Bank Holiday. \nRay Foulk\, co-promoter of the 1970 event at Afton\, will return to the Island with a new book to celebrate the milestone 55th anniversary of the legendary gathering that saw rock legends Jimi Hendrix\, The Doors and The Who take to the stage at Afton.  \nAn estimated 600\,000 people showed up to that record-breaking event which was subsequently preserved on film as well as on many records and CDs. Hundreds of thousands of music fans continue to return to the Island every year for the 21st Century version of the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport\, an event which is viewed on TV around the world. \nRay Foulk’s updated edition of The Last Great Event\, published byMedina Publishing\, tells the full insider story of the 1970 festival\, which had to overcome fierce local objections to take place. In new chapters for 2025\, he explores the enduring legacy that continues to this day with the new Isle of Wight Festivals. The new and expanded paperback edition was published last month\, headed by Peter Harrigan who was publicity director of the 1970 festival and the Bob Dylan one a year previously. Also included are more than 50 photographs taken at the more recent Isle of Wight Festivals\, courtesy of Isle of Wight Festival director John Giddings. These images were first debuted the Experience the Isle of Wight Festival exhibition series in 2023 at Dimbola \, which evolved into the Experience 25 exhibition held in Newport in 2024\, and expanded to London’s O2 in that autumn. \n“That the history of the Isle of Wight Festival endures is due in no small measure to the amazing run of 23 festivals organised by John Giddings and Solo\,” said Ray Foulk.”I am incredibly proud to have had been afforded the opportunity to add a new section on these events to this new paperback revision of The Last Great Event. May the IOW Festival go from strength to strength!” \nFriday August 22nd\, 6pm to 8pm. ‘The Last Great Event’ with Ray Foulk at Dimbola\, Freshwater Bay.  \nArrive at 6pm for a complimentary Mermaid gin and tonic\, with music in keeping with the 1970 Festival\, take your seat by 6:30pm for Ray Foulk’s presentation of the newly revised paperback version of his book\, moderated by Tom Stroud. Now including a new chapter about the Isle of Wight Festival from 2002 onwards—as reincarnated by John Giddings—the new book will be available to purchase\, with Ray signing copies in the foyer after his presentation. \n“I’ve known Ray for 15 years and interviewed him a lot\, but there’s still so much to learn about the Isle of Wight Festivals. Ray was at the centre of those events. His books are brilliant and his perspective is unique. It’s always great to hear him talk\,” said Tom Stroud. \nTickets are available from Dimbola at £5 per person\, £4 for Friends of Dimbola. Please phone us on 01983 756814 or pop in. \n \nThis event offers a unique way to revisit the spirit of the Isle of Wight Festival and celebrate its significant place in both local history and global music culture—Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of one of the World’s most beloved music festivals!” \nAbout Dimbola Museum & Galleries (Freshwater)\, former home of pioneer photographer Julia Margaret Cameron\, was saved from demolition by a dedicated group of campaigners\, many of whom were involved with\, or attended\, the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Dimbola hosts the first permanent exhibition to the 1970 Festival\, showcasing rare photographs\, memorabilia\, and stories of the historic event.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/the-last-great-event-book-launch-with-ray-foulk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTAMP:20260405T134001
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SUMMARY:Pink Floyd Night 7th September with James Hollingsworth 6pm
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION PINK FLOYD FANS!! JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH is appearing at Dimbola Museum & Galleries on SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of their sublime classic ‘Wish You Were Here’ This will be a very special night featuring top singer/songwriter James’ original take on the music of Pink Floyd.\nJames will be presenting an all-live solo show\, uses modern “looping” technology\, with percussion\, voice and guitar effects to build complex arrangements in real time. James has a unique\, exciting acoustic guitar style reminiscent of the Andalusian tradition\, a superb and passionate singing voice with a mean harmonica style to boot. He’ll also be featuring some of his own excellent songs\n18.00 – Doors\, Bar open in the tearoom for drinks\n18:30 – 19:30: first set (1 hr.) in galleries upstairs.\n19:30 – 19:50: Break (20 mins)\n19:50 – 20:50: Second set (1 hr. )\n\n“James brings together the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd in a way that makes you conjure up thoughts of a whole band. With 30 plus instruments and sounds at his disposal his performance goes beyond performer and musician and becomes art in its own right. A performance worth every minute”(CICCIC\, Taunton)\nWith his upcoming run of headline shows \, built upon decades of busy gigging\, James has also been seen supporting Nick Harper three times over the years\, also Cara Dillon\, Hazel O’Connor\, Arthur Brown\, Phil Beer\, 60’s legends It’s a Beautiful Day and even the legendary Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton (of Country Joe and The Fish fame)\, who once observed:\n“It was truly a phenomenal experience hearing James Hollingsworth’s music\, I know now that the tradition of groundbreaking music is in good hands. Thank you\, James!” (Barry “The Fish” Melton)\n\nWherever James plays he gets rave reviews -and deservedly so – he’s totally unique.\n\n“The much-touted Bristol-based guitar wizard and songwriter has been compared to Richard Thompson\, Al Stewart and early Fleetwood Mac\, travels in possession of a mean harmonica style and a rapid-fire\, Spanish-influenced guitar-picking technique.” (5 Best Gigs – “The Independent”)\n“An absolutely incredible night! Thanks to the super talented James Hollingsworth for an out of this world performance”(The Art Bank\, Shepton Mallet)\nJust watch the video link below and you’ll understand why everyone raves over James -it’s because there is literally NO-ONE else like him!\nhttps://youtu.be/_06EBfEtLII…\n\nTickets are just £10 and are available by phoning us on  01983 756814 to book tickets.\nTickets may be available on the night – subject to availability.\nSpace is limited\, so you are advised to book now! It’s an early start – so don’t be late!!!\n\njameshollingsworth.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/pink-floyd-night-7th-september-with-james-hollingsworth-6pm/
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SUMMARY:David Tunnicliffe:The Road to Palmyra & Travels with a Tangerine
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to present two stunning exhibitions by David Tunnicliffe\, showcasing black and white photographs taken during his travels in the Middle East. In a career spanning over forty years\, David’s work as a diplomat and an academic took him to the far corners of the earth\, giving him access to unique photographic opportunities denied to many. \nThe Road to Palmyra\nDavid’s striking images of Palmyra were taken during a visit to Syria in 1993\, making them a crucial document in preserving the history of one of the “seven wonders of the Middle East”\, and showcasing the magnificence and beauty of this grand city in the desert. In the 1st century BCE\, the oasis city of Palmyra\, in the centre of modern Syria\, was on the main trade route between the Levant and Mesopotamia. Palmyra was incorporated into the Roman Empire during the reign of Tiberius\, eventually becoming a luxurious stop and trading station on the Silk Road. In the 20th century\, the ruins of ancient Palmyra were carefully preserved and restored\, becoming a favoured destination for modern explorers and seasoned travellers\, away from the beaten track of the tourist trail. Tragically\, in 2015 the city became the target of ISIS\, who decimated the ancient towers\, museums and theatres\, turning them to rubble\, and killing the proud custodians of the city\, increasing the importance of David’s images as a lasting reminder of what has been lost. \nTravels With A Tangerine\nTaking his inspiration from Ibn Battuta\, a 14th century traveller\, David began his worldwide travels in India in 1967\, taking his camera to Africa\, Asia\, Europe and the Americas\, capturing his own photographic record of the places he visited and the people he met. Ibn Battuta was a Magrebhi scholar\, who began a 30 year spiritual journey in 1325\, covering over 75\,000 miles\, and recording his experiences in a travel memoir known as the Rihla.Ibn Battuta’s Rihla remains a leading source of contemporary knowledge about the areas he visited\, and today his memory is still honoured in the name of  modern-day Tangier’s international airport. This beautiful and powerful exhibition represents a mere fraction of the tens\, if not hundreds\, of thousands of images taken by David during his own Rihla\, with the title of the exhibition playfully referring to Ibn Battuta’s Moroccan origins. \nAbout the photographer\nIn a career spanning more than 30 years his photographic archive holds a vast collection of images from almost every corner of the world. His experience in the diplomatic\, commercial and academic worlds have given him unique access to photographic opportunities denied to many. He has taught photography in Ethiopia\, Australia\, Saudi Arabia\, Somalia\, Egypt and in the UK and has a wealth of experience working with museums and international universities on everything from Third Century BC artifacts in Egypt and Neolithic Man in Somalia to reclaiming photographic prints from WWII in Australia.\n \ndavidtunnicliffephotography.co.uk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/david-tunnicliffethe-road-to-palmyra-travels-with-a-tangerine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Art & Craft Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:Dimbola’s ever popular Art & Craft Christmas fair is back on the 22nd and 23rd November. Expect to find over 25 stalls of quality handmade gifts by local crafters selling items such as jewellery\, glass work\, felting\, paintings\, pottery and more. \nWhen you’re feeling peckish you can visit our tearoom for some delicious festive food. \nWe will also be hosting a brilliant raffle\, raising funds for the JMC Trust with prizes kindly donated from local businesses. Just £1 per ticket! \nFree Entry all weekend.\nOpen 10am – 4pm \nWe hope to see you there! \n*Due to the gallery space being used for stalls there will be limited access to museum display.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/art-craft-christmas-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Learn: Studio Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in developing your skills in studio photography and film developing? Join us at Dimbola for a FREE workshop with professional photographer George Budden. Experiment with studio lighting with digital cameras\, then dive into film photography and learn to develop your own shots \nThere will be demo on studio lighting from George\, learning about the various lighting modifiers\, backdrops\, and equipment including light meters and flash syncs. Then there will be time to practise with digital cameras and a still life scene to get an idea of how the lighting works and the various modifiers. \nFor the second part of the workshop\, you will learn to load 35mm and 120mm black and white film into various cameras\, and then experiment with digital and film cameras on models as well as still life scenes. You will then learn to load film canisters and develop film. \nThis free workshop is for 14-25 year olds and has been organised by Brave Island\, Support with travel costs to Dimbola if needed.  \nYou don’t need to bring your own camera but feel free to if you prefer. To apply for this opportunity click here.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/learn-studio-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making at Dimbola
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 10th December 12:30 – 3pm for Festive Wreath Making \nWe will start by having a short walk to collect natural items which we will then use back at the gallery to make your festive wreath. \nFestive Hot Chocolate and a mince pie included. \n£15 Click Here to book!\nLimited spaces available
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/festive-wreath-making-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Julia's Bazaar & Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Dimbola the weekend of 24th and 25th January and browse the good quality items for sale in the Olympus gallery and books in the bookshop.\nThe Tearoom will be open to grab a bite to eat.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/julias-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come on our Freshwater Circle Walk where we explore the famous residents of Freshwater Bay and beyond\, many of whom were immortalised by Mrs Cameron.\nAfterwards\, we head into our cosy Tea Rooms for a warming bowl of soup and a delicious savoury scone\, included in your ticket price. \n£15 pp + booking fee Book Here
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/winter-warmer-walk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Annabel Moeller - Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:During the latter part of 2024 Annabel joined Dr Bob Seely on several trips to Ukraine to take photographs for his book describing in detail the now 20 year campaign waged by Putin to bring Ukraine back under Russian control. \nTogether they met and interviewed the brave young men and women taking part in the country’s relentless war effort to prevent this from happening. \nThough many were military personnel before the war\, it was both fascinating and humbling to discover the varied professions that so many others had given up in order to defend the sovereignty of their country. Ordinary people living ordinary lives\, now joined together to protect their very way of life. \nAmongst those they met chefs\, city councillors\, film producers\, website designers\, teachers\, lawyers\, photographers\, musicians\, retired grandparents and so many more. \nA small selection of this striking photographers on our display in our back corridor\, behind our giftshop and is free to browse. \nWe plan to showcase a larger selection later in the year.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/annabel-moeller-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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