Phyllida Barlow's punk irreverence trashes Wolterton Hall in 'Disruptor' exhibition
Phyllida Barlow's exhibition 'Disruptor' at Wolterton Hall in Norfolk transforms the 18th-century Palladian mansion into a chaotic installation of knobbly bodily forms, latex, and bubblegum-like sculptures stuck to walls and stairs. The show challenges the stately home's history, part of a trend of contemporary art programs in country houses. Wolterton Hall, built by Thomas Ripley for Horatio Walpole, is filled with period treasures now juxtaposed with Barlow's punk irreverence. The exhibition is curated by Simon Oldfield.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Disruptor' by Phyllida Barlow at Wolterton Hall, Norfolk
- Wolterton Hall is an 18th-century Palladian mansion built by Thomas Ripley for Horatio Walpole
- Barlow's works include knobbly bodily forms, latex, and bubblegum-like sculptures
- The exhibition is part of a contemporary art program challenging the history of stately homes
- Curated by Simon Oldfield
- Wolterton Hall is located in the Bure Valley, Norfolk
- The hall contains 18th-century furniture, Belgian tapestries, and portraits
- Barlow's work is described as 'punk irreverence'
Entities
Artists
- Phyllida Barlow
Institutions
- Wolterton Hall
Locations
- Wolterton
- Norfolk
- Bure Valley