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10 things you didn’t know about Tirzah Garwood

IMG_0100tTirzah Garwood (1908-1951) has so often been referred to as the wife of Eric Ravilious before anything else. But did you know she was an excellent artist in her own right? Today she is celebrated as a model maker and painter, known for creating witty and surreal vignettes that draw from the home, countryside and fantasy. Find out more about the celebrated artist in our list of fascinating trivia below.

Tirzah Garwood Christmas Gift Guide 2024

IMG_0100tCelebrate the festive season at Dulwich Picture Gallery with 'Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious', an enchanting exhibition inspiring a curated selection of unique gifts. Every purchase from our shop supports the gallery, offering perfect presents and keepsakes for art lovers.

Creative Ageing in Thailand

IMG_0100tJane Findlay, Head of Programme and Engagement at Dulwich Picture Gallery, and Anne Gallacher share their experiences of a two-day creative ageing training programme in Thailand.

Restoring the Salvator Mundi

IMG_0100tOur recent restoration work on this small devotional work has revealed it to be one of the oldest works in our collection. Learn more about the restoration process.

New arrivals in our Sculpture Garden

IMG_0100tOur Open Art project took a significant step forward with the arrival last week of sculptures by renowned artists Yinka Shonibare CBE RA and Li Li Ren.

The Story of Dulwich Picture Gallery

IMG_0100tMany of our visitors have asked to know more about our history, so here's a neat one-minute summary of how the UK's first purpose-built gallery came to be!

2024 Summer of Play!

IMG_0100tA series of fun filled creative play workshops for families and children under 8 all hosted in the 'Wiggle Wonderland' pavillion.

Soulscapes Catalogue

IMG_0100tOrder your copy of the Soulscapes exhibition catalogue featuring a a special edition print by Kimathi Donkor.

Watch our film with Sara Shamma

IMG_0100tWe spoke to artist Sara Shamma about her new body of work, Bold Spirits, currently on display at the Gallery until 25 February 2024.

Rubens & Me film series

IMG_0100tFour contemporary female artists discuss their perception of Rubens and the concept of the Rubenesque today.

Gallery reopening 27 Sep

IMG_0100tThe Gallery and shop are closed 11-26 Sep as we prepare to open Rubens & Women (27 Sep - 28 Jan 2024), a major exhibition of the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. The exhibition will be the first to challenge the popular assumption that Rubens painted only one type of woman and we will reveal the varied and important place occupied by women, both real and imagined, in his world. The Café and Gardens will be open as normal.

Become a Friend today and enjoy 4 free exhibitions in twelve months

IMG_0100tIt’s the last month of our five star exhibition, Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism, and the gallery is buzzing. Looking ahead, we have four major exhibitions, unmissable contemporary artist displays and special events all to come in the next 12 months. So, it's a fantastic time to get involved in our annual Friends membership scheme.