The Wonderful World of the Ladybird book artists
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A touring exhibition featuring hundreds of vintage Ladybird books and original watercolour illustrations, curated by ladybird book expert Helen Day.
Exhibitions and events which we think may be of interest to IBIS members.
We welcome suggestions for additions to this list.
The Art of Sidney H. Sime, Master of Fantasy
Heath Robinson Museum, Pinner
On until 5 January 2025
Sidney Sime was a painter, illustrator and caricaturist. He was born in 1865 in Manchester to a poor family. He worked in the coal mines as a boy, then for a linen draper and a baker, before taking up sign-writing and entering Liverpool school of art.
He moved to London to work for Pick-Me-Up and other magazines, making both theatrical caricatures and sinisterly humorous drawings. His work, although influenced by Aubrey Beardsley and Japanese prints, was truly original.
Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars: The Art of Brian Wildsmith
Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
On until 4 January 2025
For the first time Brian’s personal collection of over 40 colourful original illustrations, early works, drawings and paintings are on exhibition.
Flower Fairies: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker
Watts Gallery, Surrey
On until 27 April 2025
A selection of the original Flower Fairies illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker, alongside her personal sketches and family photographs.
Fine Press Book Fair
Oxford
3 and 4 May 2025
The annual fine press books fair - much loved by members of IBIS!
