George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition)
When
Monday, 3 August 2026, 13:30 – 16:30
Bridgnorth
Time
13:30 – 16:30
Price guide
Not listed — worth a quick ask
About this event
Visit this exhibition exploring how diplomat, globetrotter and visionary collector, Sir George Labouchere moved between the political frontlines of Stockholm, Nanking and Madrid while quietly assembling a daring collection of Modern Art. In a world where embassy walls were lined with safe, traditional paintings, he chose bold abstraction and contemporary sculpture instead. A pivotal moment came at Expo 58 in Brussels, when he acquired a work by Henry Moore, igniting a lifelong commitment to living artists whose work challenged convention. Serving in Spain under Francisco Franco, George collected radical works even as he navigated delicate diplomacy. Returning to Dudmaston, he shaped a legacy rooted in friendship, patronage and public access. Normal admission applies.
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