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Artist in his Studio
5th January - 26th February 2020 The Artist in the Studio is theme used by many artists, sometimes through self-portraiture, sometimes through portraits of other artists and, sometimes, a coincidental by-product of the artist as creator.... -
Self Portrait Prize 2021
1 April - 1 October 2021Opening in: -
"Not Only Can Women Paint but..."
1 November - 31 December 2020 This curated selection of works showcases the variety of media through which female artists have used the Self Portrait Prize to explore the concept of self. It serves as a... -
Self-Portrait Prize Exhibition
Feature of UK City of Culture, 2021 To celebrate UK City of Culture 2021 an exhibition of self-portraits will go on show amongst the treasure trove of artistic 'jewels' found at Coventry Cathedral. Alongside the winner of... -
Sky Arts Documentary
Ruth Borchard Collection the subject of Inside Art The episode airs Monday 14th December, 7.30pm. It can be viewed on Sky Arts and Freeview Channel 11. To watch the episode click here -
Self Portrait Prize 2021
The critically acclaimed award returns Encouraging the development of contemporary self-portraiture the £10,000 Ruth Borchard Prize and establishment of the Next Generation Collection is intended to reflect and celebrate the traditions which inform the Original... -
History of the Collection
Permanent The original Ruth Borchard Collection was a life-long project of writer and collector Ruth Borchard (1910-2000). It not only holds significant examples of many historically important artistic movements and styles... -
Representing the Next Generation
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Face to Face
BRITISH SELF-PORTRAITS IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY In Face to Face: British Self-Portraits in the Twentieth Century, Philip Vann confronts one of the most demanding and revealing of all artistic genres in the process of discussing and...
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Ruth Borchard Collection
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Dedicated to self-portraiture the Ruth Borchard Collection is a unique body of British and Irish visual art. It now consists of the Original, Early and Next Generation Collections. Alongside the Collections the Self-Portrait Prize is a biennial art prize that offers artists, of all backgrounds, an opportunity to win the £10,000 Ruth Borchard Prize and have work acquired for the Collection. To celebrate and promote self-portraiture we work with other organisations. To discuss working with us, loan works from the Collection, request images or for press enquiries please contact us.
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