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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

Join curator Amanda Catto on 2nd October at Dovecot Studios for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song.

Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

About Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

Join curator Amanda Catto for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song. Experience the colour and magic of Chris Ofili’s mythical watercolour design and see its transformation into a large-scale tapestry that took Dovecot master weavers three years to complete! Join us for the last chance to see this magical tapestry before the exhibition comes to an end on 5th October.

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Join Keith Lodwick on Saturday 14th March at Dovecot Studios to celebrate the publication of his book The Costume House, a behind-the-seams look at Cosprop, one of the world's renowned costume houses!

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