A RENOWNED artist has opened a new gallery - complete with a colourful first exhibition. Philip Sutton, 92, cut the ribbon on the new Phillip Sutton Gallery himself to symbolically welcome members of the public to his latest project, which is situated in St Michael s Art and Craft Quarter, Bridport. Mr Sutton has had work displayed in a variety of national collections, including the Tate. His career highlights include commissions to design stamps for the Royal Mail, posters for London Underground and paintings for the Shakespeare s Globe Centre. The gallery s inaugural exhibition, entitled Philip Sutton RA - His 21st Century Colours, features work from the artist s unique palette over the past 20 years.
A RENOWNED artist has opened a new gallery in Bridport - complete with a colourful first exhibition. Philip Sutton, 92, cut the ribbon on the new Phillip Sutton Gallery himself to symbolically welcome members of the public to his latest project, which is situated in St Michael s Art and Craft Quarter. Mr Sutton has had work displayed in a variety of national collections, including the Tate. His career highlights include commissions to design stamps for the Royal Mail, posters for London Underground and paintings for the Shakespeare s Globe Centre. The gallery s inaugural exhibition, entitled Philip Sutton RA - His 21st Century Colours, features work from the artist s unique palette over the past 20 years.