Christopher Wood
Born 1901 – Died 1930
Wood was born in Liverpool. Through extended visits to Paris between 1921 and 1924 he came into contact with the European avant-garde, meeting Picasso and Jean Cocteau in 1923. In Britain he became close friends with Ben and Winifred Nicholson, painting with them in Cumberland in 1928. That year he also met Alfred Wallis on a visit to St. Ives with Ben Nicholson, and lived near Wallis for several months. He first visited Brittany in 1929, returning in 1930. During his Parisian years Wood was introduced to opium by Cocteau. He became addicted to it and was under the drug’s influence when he was killed by a train at Salisbury station.
Artworks
Exhibitions
Christopher Wood
6 July 2013 – 1 September 2013This exhibition explored the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930). Paintings and drawings from the University of Cambridge and Kettle’s Yard collections, many of which are not normally on display, were brought together with archival materials including the artist’s own set of playing cards to offer new insight into Wood’s life and work.
‘Flowers’ (1930) with Andrew Nairne
Stories
Christopher Wood-Inspired Knitwear
Curatorial Assistant Meg Breckell tells us more about her recent knitting project, inspired by Christopher Wood.
Alfred Wallis and Christopher Wood: A Meeting on Canvas
Find out more about this unique painting which is the work of Christopher Wood and Alfred Wallis.
New Acquisition: Christopher Wood ‘The Play Ground’ (1928)
We are delighted to share a new acquisition to the Kettle’s Yard collection: The Play Ground (1928) by Christopher Wood.
Meet the Maker: Just Trade
We spoke to Laura Cave, founder of Just Trade about their products available in the Kettle’s Yard shop. Click here to browse Just Trade.
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