Frieze Connect members are invited to enjoy a special offer from the Nevill Holt Festival, an acclaimed arts and culture celebration set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside each June. With over a decade of world-class opera at its core, the festival now presents a rich and diverse programme of opera, concerts, talks, performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
This year’s edition runs from 30 May to 22 June and is presented in collaboration with esteemed partners Underbelly and Opera North.
With panoramic views that look out over three counties, Nevill Holt’s award-winning theatre is surrounded by bucolic private gardens designed by Chelsea gold medal winner, Rupert Golby. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Nevill Holt Hall, visitors can enjoy outstanding pieces of modern British sculpture which are placed throughout the grounds, including works by Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread and Eduardo Paolozzi.
The arts programme this year includes:
Talks:
Saturday 31st May 4.30pm: Yinka Shonibare in conversation with Eva Langret
Saturday 7th June 2.30pm: Glenn Brown talk in the Great Hall within Nevill Holt Hall
Thursday 12th June 1.15pm: Michael Criag-Martin in conversation with Marco Livingstone
Thursday 12th June 2.30pm: Live recording of award-winning podcast Talk Art with Russell Tovey & Robert Diament, with special guest Harland Miller
Friday 13th June 2pm: The Art of Style: An Afternoon with Sir Paul Smith
Saturday 14th June 3pm: Chila Burman in conversation with Jonathan Badyal
Exhibitions:
Chila Burman: Love Memoirs – Over 50 works from leading contemporary artist Chila Burman, featuring some of her most iconic works
Curated by Saatchi Yates – Saatchi Yates Gallery are taking over a room within Nevill Holt Hall, for a unique exhibition showcasing a selection of their contemporary artists
Sculpted in Stone – An intimate exhibition of local sculptors Régis Chaperon and Ana Ruiz Agüí within the grounds
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