Patrick Heron's Formative Shift from Figuration to Abstraction in 1950–54 Exhibition

From 7th May to 10th July 2026, Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert will host its second solo exhibition dedicated to Patrick Heron (1920–1999) at 38 Bury Street, St James’s, London. This exhibition showcases works from Heron's estate, featuring previously unseen pieces alongside loans from various museums and private collections. Influenced by the School of Paris, particularly Braque, Matisse, and Bonnard, Heron’s shift from figurative art to abstraction is highlighted. Notable pieces include Christmas Eve: 1951, Black Fish on Blue Table, and Anemones and Lemon: 1950. Born in Leeds, Heron studied at the Slade School, had his first solo exhibition in 1947, relocated to Cornwall in 1956, and was honored with a C.B.E. in 1977, serving as a Tate Gallery Trustee from 1980 to 1987.