Syd Barrett
Art and Letters
Exhibition Dates:
18th March –10th April 2011
Private View:
Thursday, 17th March 2011
Idea Generation Gallery, Redchurch Street,
London, E2 7JB
Syd Barrett | Art and Letters, at The Idea Generation Gallery, will be the first and largest exhibition of its kind, offering
a rare insight into the lesser known side to the original Pink Floyd frontman’s inspiration and creativity. The exhibition
will include a series of previously unseen photographs ranging from intimate images from Syd’s childhood holidays
through to the psychedelic hothouse of 1960s progressive rock as well as personal love notes written during the
early days of Pink Floyd. Not only a stunning documentary of Syd Barrett, the exhibition features a series of
completely unseen photographs of early Pink Floyd, including the first ever images of the band playing live in
Denmark and images by the photographer Mick Rock he had considered lost forever. The exhibition will also include
an extraordinary collection of Syd Barrett’s original artworks – the largest to date.
Syd Barrett | Art and Letters will put the artist in a completely new light, allowing us to celebrate his life as an
exceptionally gifted painter as well as iconic musician. This exhibition accompanies the publication of the book
‘Barrett: The definitive visual companion’ by Essential Works.
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