Symposium on Li Yuan-chia's LYC Museum & Art Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery
On March 6-7, 2019, the Manchester Art Gallery will host a symposium dedicated to the LYC Museum & Art Gallery, a key element of Li Yuan-chia's interactive art initiatives. This museum operated from 1972 until 1983 in Banks, Cumbria, showcasing the works of over 320 artists and converting farm buildings into a vibrant exhibition space with four shows each month. Some prominent names included Andy Christian, Susie Honour, Paul Nash, Barbara Hepworth, Lygia Clark, and Andy Goldsworthy. The symposium will delve into the friendships that influenced artistic development, highlighting Li's connections with dom sylvester houédard and Delia Derbyshire. Organized by Hammad Nasar, Lucy Steeds, and Sarah Victoria Turner, the event is free and will include a walk-through and artistic activities.
Key facts
- Symposium on 6–7 March 2019 at Manchester Art Gallery
- LYC Museum & Art Gallery operated 1972–1983 in Banks, Cumbria
- Founded by artist Li Yuan-chia (1929–94)
- Showcased over 320 artists
- Peak of four exhibitions per month with printed catalogues
- Included children's art room, library, performance space, printing press, communal kitchen, garden
- Li's networks included dom sylvester houédard and Delia Derbyshire
- Preceded by walk-through of 'Speech Acts' exhibition and artistic interventions on 6 March
Entities
Artists
- Li Yuan-chia
- Winifred Nicholson
- Andy Christian
- Susie Honour
- Paul Nash
- Barbara Hepworth
- Lygia Clark
- Andy Goldsworthy
- dom sylvester houédard
- Delia Derbyshire
- Hammad Nasar
- Kate Jesson
- Lucy Steeds
- Sarah Victoria Turner
Institutions
- University of the Arts London
- Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
- LYC Museum & Art Gallery
- Manchester Art Gallery
- University of Manchester
- Afterall
- Arts Council England
- Asia-Art-Activism
Locations
- Banks
- Cumbria
- Hadrian's Wall
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
Sources
- Afterall —