Lee Sharrock writes for Forbes about our Arts and Culture programme at Wolterton Hall:
"Hidden within the peaceful North Norfolk countryside, the Wolterton estate is stepping into a bold new chapter. After decades of slumber, the 18th-century Palladian masterpiece built by Horatio Walpole in 1741 has reopened to the public–not merely as a preserved historic site, but as a reimagined centre for contemporary arts and culture. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Simon Oldfield, Wolterton’s inaugural arts and culture programme breathes striking new life into one of Britain’s top 500 stately homes, opening a dialogue between heritage and the avant-garde, history and immediacy."
"At the heart of the new programme is the two-person exhibition Sea State, featuring new work by celebrated British artist Maggi Hambling and the critically acclaimed Ro Robertson. Co-curated by Simon Oldfield and Gemma Rolls-Bentley."
"What makes Wolterton’s cultural revival so remarkable is not just the calibre of artists on show, but the ambition of its vision. It’s not simply a gallery, nor a museum, nor a stately home frozen in time. It’s all of those–and something more. It’s a living, thinking estate that dares to juxtapose grandeur with grit, history with risk, and tradition with transformation."
"The launch of the Wolterton Arts & Culture Programme marks a powerful and poetic reinvention. This is not heritage for heritage’s sake–it’s a bold new articulation of how the past can fuel the present. With visionary curation, deep connection to place, and a commitment to dialogue between artists and audiences, Wolterton has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting new cultural destinations."
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