Morris & Co: The World of William Morris
14 March - 29 June 2008

William Morris - the man behind the firm Morris & Co. - remains a remarkable figure more than a century after his death. His work endures, with many of his designs for wallpapers, textiles and carpets still popular today.

Artist, designer, socialist, poet, novelist and theorist: Morris's work is celebrated in this exquisite show.

Toured by the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.

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William Morris: Art and Socialism
An oration with music by Silencio Ensemble, featuring Jennine Bailey.
Fri 16 & Sat 17 May, 7.30 pm, foyer, $20, Friends, students & unwaged $15

Morris’s lecture Art and Socialism opens the door for a musical exploration of the evolution of socialism. This unique performance of music and theatre examines the relevance of Morris’s ideas on art and commerce in contemporary society, and features works by composers Vaughan Williams, Bela Bartok, Dimitri Shostakovich, Woody Guthrie and more.

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The Gallery Shop is Christchurch's best venue for a great range of cards, prints and posters, and an excellent selection of gift ideas, art books and exhibition catalogues.

The Shop also has a popular new range of merchandise designed specially for the new Gallery, including T-Shirts, mouse pads and magnets that also reflect the collections.

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