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ART EXHIBITION

Emmy Bridgwater and Birmingham Surrealists

Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Sun 10 Jan 2027

This major exhibition celebrates Birmingham-born surrealist Emmy Bridgwater (1906–1999), revealing over sixty years of her emotionally charged practice. Featuring paintings, drawings, poetry and later collages, it highlights her pivotal yet overlooked role in British Surrealism and her connections to the Birmingham Surrealist Group, alongside work by contemporary women artists.

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NEW BOOK IN STOCK

Surrealism of Angst - Emmy Bridgwater by Silvano Levy | Exclusive MAC Price - Save £10

Surrealism of Angst explores the extraordinary work of Emmy Bridgwater (1906–1999), the British Surrealist artist who has long been unjustly overlooked.

We're stocking this incredible new book in our shop for just £30 (RRP £40). Get reading now ahead of the exhibition launch!

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