Modern British Art: Gentle Messiah
Jim Ede’s Vision: In collaboration with Kettle’s Yard Cambridge

22 October - 21 November 2025

Jim Ede, founder of Kettle’s Yard, significantly influenced the evolution and public appreciation of Modern British Art. A former curator at the Tate, Ede used his close relationships with artists and like-minded individuals to build a remarkable collection, which he famously shared by welcoming visitors into his home. This exhibition features loans from Kettle’s Yard alongside works from the gallery’s collection, reflecting the range of artists championed by Ede’s vision. Highlights include sculptures by Gaudier-Brzeska, Gabo, Moore, and Hepworth, and paintings by Ben and Winifred Nicholson, John Blackburn, Prunella Clough, Paul Feiler, Roger Hilton, John Piper, Alan Reynolds, Bridget Riley, William Scott, Alfred Wallis and Christopher Wood, among others.