British Stately Homes Embrace Contemporary Art as White Cube Partners with National Trust at Claydon
This summer, contemporary art exhibitions are being showcased at Britain's grand estates, with a highlight being the 'White Cube at Claydon' exhibition in Buckinghamshire. This event features 47 artworks from 24 different artists, including Tracey Emin's neon creation 'I Loved You Until the Morning' (2025), which will be on view until 14 September 2026. Curated by Susanna Greeves, the exhibition also presents pieces from Gabriel Orozco, Cai Guo-Qiang, and more. Additional exhibitions include Phyllida Barlow at Wolterton and Nancy Holt at Goodwood. A report from November 2025 revealed a £2bn maintenance backlog for these stately homes, prompting Tanya Brittain of the National Trust to stress the importance of initiatives to draw visitors.
Key facts
- White Cube at Claydon runs until 14 September 2026, featuring 47 works by 24 artists.
- Tracey Emin's 'I Loved You Until the Morning' (2025) is installed on Claydon's façade.
- Other exhibitions: Phyllida Barlow and Daisy Parris at Wolterton (until 31 October), Lynn Chadwick at Houghton Hall (until 4 October), Anya Gallaccio at Gunton (until 13 September), Nancy Holt at Goodwood (until 1 November), Catherine Goodman at Boughton House (until 2 September), Veronica Ryan at Mount Stuart (until 18 October).
- A November 2025 report from Historic Houses highlighted a £2bn repair backlog for stately homes.
- Tanya Brittain, National Trust general manager, says drastic action is needed; houses were built for entertainment.
- At Wolterton, removing historical paintings revealed wall markings and a pencil drawing.
- Richard Ellis bought Wolterton Hall in 2023; the Ellis family funds the art program.
- At Claydon, deer sleep around Antony Gormley's 'Big Clasp' (2023).
Entities
Artists
- Tracey Emin
- Gabriel Orozco
- Cai Guo-Qiang
- Tunji Adeniyi-Jones
- Phyllida Barlow
- Daisy Parris
- Lynn Chadwick
- Anya Gallaccio
- Nancy Holt
- Catherine Goodman
- Veronica Ryan
- Cerith Wyn Evans
- Marguerite Humeau
- Danh Võ
- Enrico David
- Jeff Wall
- David Altmejd
- Antony Gormley
- Kate Whiteford
- Lucy Skaer
- Langlands & Bell
- Monster Chetwynd
- Helaine Blumenfeld
- Sophie Ryder
Institutions
- White Cube
- National Trust
- Historic Houses
- Wolterton Hall
- Houghton Hall
- Gunton
- Goodwood
- Boughton House
- Mount Stuart
- Hignell Gallery
- Gainsborough's House
- RHS Wisley
- Sainsbury Centre
- Norwich University of the Arts
- English Heritage
Locations
- Claydon
- Buckinghamshire
- United Kingdom
- Norfolk
- Wolterton
- Houghton Hall
- Gunton
- Goodwood
- Sussex
- Boughton House
- Northamptonshire
- Mount Stuart
- Isle of Bute
- Scotland
- Sudbury
- RHS Wisley
- Chatsworth
- Mayfair