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Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Morris Mania explores a complicated legacy. Over 125 years since his death, Morris’s work continues to grow in popularity. His patterns are now affordable, well-loved and available to people across the globe, something he failed to achieve in his lifetime. However, this has been achieved in the context of mass-production, computer-generated design, global capitalism and environmental crisis. Morris Mania considers the ongoing impact of Britain’s most iconic designer in our increasingly cluttered and commodified world.

Learn more about the ideas behind the exhibition with this introduction to the show’s objects and themes.

Read more about the exhibition here.

THESE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED UNTIL THE END OF THE EXHIBITION RUN. SEE THE WHAT’S ON FOR DATES AND TIMES OF FREE-DROP IN TOURS.

William Morris & Art from the Islamic World is the first exhibition to explore the influence of art from the Islamic world on William Morris, one of Britain’s most important nineteenth century designers and thinkers. Curated by Rowan Bain, Principal Curator, William Morris Gallery, and Qaisra M. Khan, Curator of Islamic Art. Read more about the exhibition.

We are welcoming local community groups, faith groups and charities for free tours of the exhibition.

• Tours are available Monday to Friday
• Exhibition opens 9 November 2024 and closes 9 March 2025
• The Gallery is closed to the public on Mondays, should your group wish to visit at a quieter time
• Group capacity: 15 people
• Free of charge

NOTE: These tours are being organised specifically for existing groups and organisations within the community. If you are an individual or a group of friends wishing to attend a free tour, please check our What’s On for the next drop-in curator-led tour. These are also free of charge and do not require a booking.

Image: Exhibition photography by Nicola Tree for William Morris Gallery

The first exhibition to explore the influence of art from the Islamic world on William Morris, one of Britain’s most important nineteenth century designers and thinkers. A principal founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris was responsible for producing hundreds of patterns for wallpapers, furnishing fabrics, carpets and embroideries, helping to introduce a new aesthetic into British interiors. While it has long been acknowledged that Morris was inspired by Islamic art, this is the first exhibition to examine this important aspect of his artistic journey in depth.

See the exhibition with one of our curators as your guide.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Image: Cushion cover (çatma), 17th century, Bursa, Turkey (Ottoman). © Birmingham Museums Trust

The first exhibition to explore the influence of art from the Islamic world on William Morris, one of Britain’s most important nineteenth century designers and thinkers. A principal founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris was responsible for producing hundreds of patterns for wallpapers, furnishing fabrics, carpets and embroideries, helping to introduce a new aesthetic into British interiors. While it has long been acknowledged that Morris was inspired by Islamic art, this will be the first exhibition to examine this important aspect of his artistic journey in depth.

See the exhibition with one of our curators as your guide.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Image: Plate, early 17th century, Iznik, Turkey (Ottoman), fritware, polychrome underglaze painted, glazed. © The Society of Antiquaries of London (Kelmscott Manor)