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Exhibition: Words to Live By; Words to Live With

Join us for House Guests: Words to Live By; Words to Live With, an exhibition that invites artists, designers, and makers to creatively respond to the extraordinary interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge.

  • 25th October 2024 - 5th January 2025
  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The exhibition features selected works from Joke Amusan, Adam Bridgland, Marice Cumber, Bettina Furnée, Issam Kourbaj, Eric Marland, Lu Mason, Jade de Monserrat, John Pedder, Grayson Perry, Caron Penney, Rob Ryan, Soraya Syed, David Stonehouse, Freddie Yauner, and The Cardozo Kindersley Workshop.

Taking inspiration from David Parr’s profound commitment to incorporating meaningful texts and phrases into the intricate decorative schemes of his home, the exhibition is part of a year-long programme centred on the theme of ‘Letter, Word and Text’. Each participating artist has been invited to contemplate Parr’s motivations and explore the enduring power of words, while considering which texts they would choose to live with and by in their own lives.

Exhibition Dates: 25th October – 6th December 2024

Days: Fridays all day & Saturday afternoons

Admission: £10 (£12 with donation) per person, which includes access to the exhibition and the house. All donations directly support the ongoing conservation of the house and the programming of events and exhibitions at David Parr House.

Please note: Photography is permitted.

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