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Everest Revisited
Now extended until Sunday 16 March!
2024 is the centenary of Mallory and Irvine’s disappearance near the Summit of Everest, so what better time to choose Everest as the Exhibition theme for our Gallery, and bring lesser known stories and Everest ‘firsts’ to life using art, photography and film.
Experience the most significant mountain-focused exhibition since the National Mountaineering Exhibition at Rheged nearly 20 years ago.
Explore rarely-seen artefacts from the Alpine Club, the Mountain Heritage Trust, and the Royal Geographical Society. We revisit the Mallory and Irvine story with a new perspective, and present original artworks by Somervell and William Heaton Cooper, alongside historic photographs from the Wakefield Family archives.
In this inspiring exhibition, delve into the stories of Everest climbers, from pioneering adventurers to today’s record-setters—and uncover an array of Cumbrian connections.
Spanning over a century of mountaineering history, the exhibition will also reflect on thought-provoking themes of mountain waste, spirituality and motivation, and highlight the positive efforts underway to support mountain communities in Nepal, whose futures are dependant on sustainable mountain tourism.
You will also have the chance to discover contemporary artworks and sculptures by UK artists including Julian Cooper, Derek Eland, Alexander Heaton, Susan Dobson, Peter Kettle, Andy Parkin, and Ruth Charlton, as well as Cumbrian artist, film maker and photographer, Rob Fraser, along with a curated selection of Nepalese paintings and images by renowned photographer Mani Lama.
£5 Entry | 16 & Under Free
Open Daily from 10.00am | Last Entry 4:30pm
Artefacts kindly on loan from:
Image Credits: 1) The Towering Mitre Peak from Concordia Base Camp, Oil Painting on linen. Alexander Heaton, 2) Everest Basecamp Sunrise Hike to Kala Pattar, Peter Kettle, 3) Image taken by Arthur Wakefield- Royal Geographical Society, 4) Mount Everest from Kala Patthar, by Derek Eland, 5)Pumori from Thukla-Col-Khumbu-Monotype, Susan Dobson
Everest Talks
Join us for an inspiring program of talks, films, and Q&A’s running alongside the exhibition in our Cinema. Explore the history, challenges, and stories of some of the remarkable people who have braved the world’s tallest peak. further talks by Kenton Cool, Tim Mosedale and John Porter coming soon!
Libby Edmondson’s Pop-Up Print Shop
Now open near our Gallery, visit our pop-up print shop dedicated to the vibrant work of Libby Edmondson with over 20 prints to choose from as well as a range of her Hare and Cheetah Sculptures.
All the artwork is available to take away on the day of your visit. You simply fill in the order form and take it the Gallery Desk where the team will be delighted to help.
Open daily 10am-5pm
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