Rory McEwen: The Colours of Reality

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Until Sun Sep 22

Rory McEwen, The Colours of Reality, Kew © Rory McEwen

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Time Out says

Tue Nov 13 2012

Depending on who you speak to, Rory McEwen is either best known as a botanical artist, or as a folk musician. The Scotsman started out as the latter and, together with his brother Alex McEwen, spent the 1950s touring the US, putting out albums and playing TV gigs including slots on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'Tonight'. In the mid-1960s, he decided to focus on his visual arts career, particularly botanical art. He went on to become an influential botanical artist and this exhibition is dedicated to his exemplary paintings and illustrations. Works range from the 1950s-1982 (the year McEwen passed away aged 50) and include pieces on loan from his family and private collectors. His impact on botanical art will also be explored, and work by fellow artists will be on display.

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Name:
Kew Gardens
Address:
Kew Gardens Kew Rd
Richmond
TW9 3AB

Phone:
020 8332 5655
Website:
www.kew.org
Opening hours:
Gardens: 9.30am-5.30pm daily; Mar 31-Aug 26 until 6.30pm Mon-Fri (until 7.30pm Sat, Sun, bank hols); until 4.15pm in winter; Glasshouses and Galleries close 30 mins earlier. Last entry 30 mins before closing
Transport:
Tube: Kew Gardens; Rail: Kew Bridge
Price:
£16, £14, concs, children (under 17) free; (Mar 28-Sep 29 2013: includes entry to Kew Palace)
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1. Kew Gardens
  - Kew Rd
    Richmond
    TW9 3AB
  - 020 8332 5655
  - www.kew.org
  - 51.483651,-0.289724