Open archive session
Open Archive: Roger Ackling
17:30–18:30
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Join archivist Errin Hussey to take a closer look at the Archive of Roger Ackling.
Roger Ackling kept detailed personal and professional records throughout his life. His archive contains a wealth of information about his process, working methods and exhibitions. Alongside this are records relating to his early student work, poetry, photography, teaching and travels. A selection of these items are currently on show in SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling.
This tour will give an introduction to the collections of the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers, and allow you to get hands-on with Ackling’s records. We’ll look at how his ideas, processes and inspirations developed throughout his life, with a chance to see sketchbooks, photographs, travel journals and so much more. Exploring Ackling’s archive opens up a whole new understanding of the artist and his incredible work.
Both sessions will feature the same content and cover the same topics.
Main image: Roger Ackling’s studio, 2014 © Estate of the Artist / Courtesy Annely Juda Fine Art, London. Photo: Carol Robertson.
Tickets
Tickets to this event are free, and can be booked online via Eventbrite.
Accessibility
This event takes place in the library, on the first floor of the Institute. You’ll have the opportunity to sit down for the introduction and throughout, but you can also walk around and explore the material set out on the tables.
We want to make it as easy as possible for all to attend, so please get in touch if you have any access needs that you would like to discuss before the workshop.
Step-free access
We have an accessible entrance via lift (doors 100cm wide) on Cookridge Street, bringing you onto the ground floor of the building.
The library is on the first floor of the building, served by a passenger lift (doors 72cm wide), which goes to all floors of the building.
Toilets
We have three gender-neutral superloos (self-contained cubicles with a toilet and sink) on the basement level, accessible by lift.
Additionally, we have one gender-neutral, accessible superloo, and one superloo with baby changing facilities.
Lockers
There are lockers at the library reception, suitable for bags and smaller items.
Other events in this series
Exhibition
SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling
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Guided tour
Free exhibition tours: SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling
14:30–15:00
Drop-in activity
SUNLIGHT: Creative Drop-In Activities
Drop in any time between 10:30–12:30 and 13:30–15:30
Open archive session
Open Archive: Roger Ackling
17:30–18:30
Book your free ticket
Guided tour
Curator's Tour of SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling
13:00–14:00 & 18:00–19:00
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Symposium
Forces of Nature: New Perspectives on Art and Changing Environments
10:00–19:00
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Getting here
Please note that we’re closed on Mondays and bank holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: institute@henry-moore.org
