Colour and Light
Colour and Light
15 February – 2 November 2025
Colour and Light is a captivating new exhibition exploring the fascinating relationship between colour and light in art from the 18th century to the present day.
JMW Turner 'A First Rate Taking in Stores', 1818
The exhibition will showcase a dazzling array of works from The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Collection, including iconic pieces by JMW Turner, John Singer Sargent, Sonia Delaunay, Peter Blake, and Chila Kumari Singh Burman.
Chila Kumari Singh Burman 'Cecil and Kali', 2003
A highlight of the exhibition will be the inclusion of Cecil and Kali, a vibrant work by Chila Kumari Singh Burman created during her residency at The Higgins in 2003. This unique piece incorporates her signature colourful "girly" accessories alongside objects from the museum's own education collection.
George Price Boyce 'At Binsey, Near Oxford', 1862
Colour and Light will also feature a specially commissioned artwork by Alison Goodyear, Light & Colour. This immersive digital experience, created in collaboration with four Bedford community groups, is inspired by the works in the exhibition. It will be presented as an animated film and in augmented reality, allowing visitors to engage with the exhibition in new and exciting ways.
Colour & Light Exhibition Tours
17 October 12-12.30pm
Tickets £3.60 per person, concessions £3.05 – Booking Essential
Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a lunchtime tour of some of the highlights of the exhibition.