Postwar British Art & Design

Exhibition of Postwar Modern British Art & Design

The Second World War caused suffering and loss of life on an unimaginable scale, and dislocation, conflict and upheaval continued in the years that followed. In Britain, there was relief at having endured and been victorious, but there was also exhaustion and the complex challenges of healing and reconciliation. Out of this fear and uncertainty came a desire to forge a better future, and a new visual language. This exhibition brings together key members of the British avant-garde who were instrumental in bringing the ‘new’ to Britain.