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The World of Brian Wildsmith
World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith is being celebrated through two new exhibitions at The Cooper Gallery and Experience Barnsley Museum. Displays are awash with the vibrant palette and limitless imagination which were so recognisable in Brian’s beloved books, including his ABC, The Owl and the Woodpecker, Jungle Party, and many more.
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Jungle Party - Python's Party © The Brian Wildsmith Estate, 2024. Reproduced with permission of The Brian Wildsmith Estate and Oxford University Press. -
Jungle Party - The Monkey and the Tree © The Brian Wildsmith Estate, 2024. Reproduced with permission of The Brian Wildsmith Estate and Oxford University Press. -
The Amazing World of Words - Space © The Brian Wildsmith Estate, 2024. Reproduced with permission of The Brian Wildsmith Estate and Oxford University Press.
To see more of Brian's work visit his website
Now open at Experience Barnsley Museum and The Cooper Gallery until 4 January 2025
Coming Home: The Life of Brian Wildsmith at Experience Barnsley
Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars: The Art of Brian Wildsmith at The Cooper Gallery
Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars: The Next Generation
As part of these exhibitions Barnsley Museums and Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership are proud to present a display of winning artworks from the Art Competition for Schools 2024, celebrating the talents of children and young people (4-18 years) from across Barnsley.
The Next Generation exhibition has now closed but you can view all the submissions to the competition here
Upcoming Events
Online Activities
Listen to the exhibition soundtrack
Read Brian Wildsmith ebooks (via Barnsley Libraries)
Panel Borders: The Art of Brian Wildsmith Podcast
Blog
Brian Lawrence Wildsmith was born on 22 January 1930 in Penistone to parents Paul and Annie, in a terraced stone house on Queen Street. Brian had two brothers, Donald, Alan as well as a sister, Joy. A creative child, he enjoyed art, sports, and music. He attended the primary school St Helens. Brian had fond memories of his time there, he spoke with great affection about his softly spoken teacher Miss Marron and of the warm and creative atmosphere the school provided.
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Liberty Fabrics: Wildmith's Wonderful World
Wildsmith’s Wonderful World is a retrospective collection of designs inspired by Brian's work. Combining Wildsmith’s imaginative and visually exciting style of storytelling with the Liberty Fabrics Designers’ expertise, theirstudio team have reimagined his portfolio of charming illustrations. From magnificent jungle creatures and swooping flocks of birds to playful London cityscapes and otherworldly outer-space illustrations. Now available in our gift shops.