The Capability Brown Festival 2016 has already seen a huge range of events celebrating the life and times of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, from baking competitions to music festivals. This autumn, the latest in the string of these celebratory events includes a stunning light commission at one of Brown’s hidden gems, Compton Verney, to walks across Brown’s parklands through the falling autumnal leaves and indoor exhibitions showcasing archive material and paintings for when the trees are laid bare.
Compton Verney (Warwickshire), is lighting the way with their autumnal spectacular event, IN LIGHT: Illuminating Capability Brown’s Landscape. This exhibition will use revolutionary technology uniquely created for Compton Verney, whereby visitors will be able to admire Brown’s chapel (which has been recently renovated), bridge, and the 18th century mansion, as these magnificent pieces of architecture will be lit in vibrant ways. This two-week light display, which also includes elements of interactive input from members of the public, will also see solar jar artwork within the themes of water and leaves, light drawing and a variety of food (including lit-up candy floss) for all the family to enjoy.
Brown, referred to as England’s most famous gardener, is associated with around 250 landscapes across England and Wales, including the well-known estates of Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire), Harewood (Yorkshire) and Chatsworth (Derbyshire) and to hidden gems such as his birthplace of Kirkharle (Northumberland) and his burial place of Fenstanton (Cambridgeshire). Brown also had a glamourous client list included King George III, six Prime Ministers and half of the House of Lords.
Other events taking place this autumn include:
Exhibition: Lenses On a Landscape Genius
The Building Centre, London
Until 27 October 2016
This exhibition brings together leading photographers to explore and celebrate the work of ‘Capability’ Brown.
Exhibition: A Capable Businessman
RHS Lindley Library, London
Until 28 October 2016
The first ever display of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s account book, which reveals astonishing amounts of money paid to Brown for transforming the English landscape during his lifetime.
http://www.capabilitybrown.org/event/capable-businessman-exhibition-capability-browns-account-book
IN LIGHT: Illuminating Compton Verney (detailed above)
Compton Verney, Warwickshire
29 October – 13 November
The 18th century mansion, Capability Brown’s Bridge and recently renovated Chapel will be illuminated. Other activities include light drawing and creating solar jars on the themes of water and leaves.
http://www.comptonverney.org.uk/thing-to-do/in-light/2016-10-29/
Landscapes of Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam, Yorkshire
Until 30 October 2016
Members of the Embroiderers’ Guild display unique textile and stitch artwork, inspired by Capability Brown.
http://www.capabilitybrown.org/event/landscapes-temple-newsam
Park Explorer at Petworth Park
Petworth House & Park (cared for by the National Trust)
Until 31 October 2016
Use new interactive technology to find out about the history of Petworth, via a series of discretely placed Wifi hotspots within the parkland, pleasure gardens and house itself.
http://www.capabilitybrown.org/event/park-explorer-petworth-park
Exhibition: Terrestrial Delights: Capability Brown and The Bowood Landscape
Bowood, Wiltshire
Until 31st October 2016
This exhibition tells the story of the development of Bowood’s beautiful parkland, with original maps of Bowood’s landscape before and after giving a rare insight of what Browns work replaced.
http://www.capabilitybrown.org/event/terrestrial-delights-bowood-house
Exhibition: Brown at Croome
Croome, Worcestershire (cared for by the National Trust)
Until 18 December 2016
Learn about Brown this autumn with an exhibition of paintings and archive material about the work undertaken by Brown during his time at Croome.
http://www.capabilitybrown.org/event/brown-croome
For details of events at a Brown landscape near you, visit www.capabilitybrown.org/events
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