‘Artist as Witness: The Impact of War
25 October 2025 – 8 March 2026
This thought-provoking exhibition explores the importance of the artist as eyewitness, providing insights not only into warfare but also the impact of war on those involved and the communities affected. It includes artwork from the First and Second World War, as well as recent work by award-winning artist George Butler of the war in Ukraine.’
If you have returned after yesterday’s visit to the Russell Cotes Museum have a look round the gallery.
https://tidalscribe.com/2025/12/28/sunday-salon-victorian-christmas/
https://russellcotes.com/event/artist-as-witness/
Are artists as important as ever in recording war?
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These paintings and their stories are so moving, Janet! The moments they capture were hugely transformative for the people who were there experiencing them, and the artists not only invite us into their world, but also capture those moments in time which would otherwise have been long forgotten (or unknown by future generations)! I really found them quite touching! Thanks so much for sharing them!
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Thanks Anita, I’m so glad they made an impact. I was very taken with the exhibition, especially as Ukraine was featured as well.
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Those pictures are important and powerful reminders of the horrors we inflict on ourselves.
Some of them are lovely works of art, too. In spite of the subject matter, I would gladly hang them on my living room wall.
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Hello Stoney, yes I especially love the people pictures and I would have some on my wall.
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Hi Janet, I think artists are important in recording history in general. We know a lot about historical events and lifestyles from paintings and other artworks. This is a marvelous exhibition. How nice you could visit it.
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Thanks Robbie, I found the exhibition much more interesting than I expected. I love the pictures of ordinary people.
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