Yves Saint Laurent at the Bowes Museum, and Auckland Castle
Wednesday 7th October 2015
See below for pick-up points and times,
£45
Bill Viola, Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), 2014
Our day begins at Auckland Castle, palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham for almost 900 years until 2010. Our guided tour will include the paintings of Jacob and his twelve sons by the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán, and Martyrs the subtle and thought-provoking video installation by Bill Viola in the Castle chapel.
Yves Saint Laurent: Style is Eternal at the Bowes Museum is Britain's first comprehensive exhibition examining the French designer’s work and life. 50 key pieces make the journey from Paris to County Durham to show how he empowered women with his application of men's tailoring, and demonstrate the acknowledged influence of artists such as Mondrian in his designs. We will also have a guided tour of the permanent collection at the Bowes.
£45 (£42 for National Art Pass holders), includes coach transport, all admissions, coffee and lunch.
In association with Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds)
Pick-ups: Kirkstall Abbey Car Park 07.45; Leeds (Aire Street, bus stop S12) 08.00; Roundhay Park (old tram terminus) 08.20; Wetherby (Mercure Hotel) 08.45