Wed 22 Sep, 2021
Come and see this impeccable late-modernist house in Kingston upon Thames designed in 1968 by architect Kenneth Wood, for Stanley Picker to live amongst his growing collection of 20th century sculptures and paintings and design objects.
When he retired in 1976 he devoted more time to his interest in art, and built a private gallery in his garden dedicated to the more important items of his growing collection. In 1977 he established the Stanley Picker Trust to support the education and careers of young arts practitioners. Stanley died in 1982 leaving in the Trust, the House and its collection, an enduring legacy that ensures his passion for the arts lives on to this day.
There will be a two-hour guided tour of the house and gallery and its collection plus a walk in the wonderful garden.
Note: There are some steep stairs in the main parts of the house and also the garden is on a hill; therefore this visit is not recommended for those with a limited mobility.
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames (not the postcode above but precise instructions upon booking and nearer the visit).