Day: March 11, 2016

They do not necessarily hold photography exhibitions, but an interesting place that holds up pop-up exhibitions of various different artist’s works is Chatsworth House. On one of the last times I visited, they showed many different and unusually designed chairs in the rooms the public are allowed to go in. The public were allowed to sit and touch and photograph the chairs to their hearts content (most historic places do not let you near anything!) which I really liked. Holding an exhibition inside of a stately home is quite unusual, especially when you are allowed to actually touch them and go near them. I also like how they are spread out like a treasure hunt around the house and gardens, making the experience more interesting.

Here is a link to their recent exhibition:

www.chatsworth.org/attractions-and-events/events/never-a-bore

and some photos of the artwork from when I have been:

I have been looking at the photographer and artist Jeremy Deller as he is well known for holding unusual exhibitions. In 1993 he even held a secret exhibition in his parent’s house while they were on holiday called ‘Open Bedroom’. He has held other contemporary exhibitions around the world. In 2004 he even won the Turner Prize!

He has taken part in holding a different exhibition in a warehouse each week for a year:

http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/dec/26/fig2-ica-mark-francis-fatos-ustek

Here are some photos of his most interesting exhibitions:

 (How cool is this, it looks like post-it notes!)