Modern Mastery: A Night with Keith Murray’s Wedgwood Designs .
Join us for a talk and private view of work by Keith Murray, along with a glass of fizz.
With V&A’s Wedgwood ceramics curator Kate Turner and New Brewery Arts trustee and Curator Theresa Bergne
Step into the sleek world of 1930s design at New Brewery Arts for a one-night-only celebration of Keith Murray—architect, RAF veteran, and one of Wedgwood’s most iconic designers. Known for his elegant, minimalist ceramics, Murray brought a modernist touch to British pottery, crafting vases and tableware with clean lines and subtle matt glazes that still feel fresh today.
This special evening presents a newly gifted collection of Murray’s work, offering a rare chance to see these timeless pieces up close. To enrich the experience, we’ll be joined by the V&A’s Wedgwood ceramics curator, who will delve into Murray’s design legacy and his influence on British ceramics and product design.
Whether you're a design enthusiast, ceramics buff, or simply curious, come and immerse yourself in the artistry of Keith Murray. Discover how his vision helped shape the look of modern Britain, one elegant curve at a time
A Cirencester History Festival event
Shape 3802 vase, design by Keith Murray for Josiah Wedgwood and sons, 1935. Image courtesy V&A Wedgwood Collection
Date & Time: Monday 27th October, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Venue: The Café at New Brewery Arts
Price: £12 - Tickets via Cirencester History Festival website
Meet Your HOSTS
Kate Turner - V&A’s Wedgwood ceramics curator
Kate Turner Assistant Curator at the V&A Wedgwood Collection in Barlaston. Kate helps to care for the vast and varied collection of ceramics and artworks while looking for exciting ways to share the fascinating stories that these objects can tell.
Theresa Bergne - Curator
Theresa is a curator and producer specialising in commissioning artists to work in the public realm. Her passion is to work with artists to develop new work outside of a formal gallery setting; to broaden audiences for the visual arts including through participation and engagement; and to broker the often complex relationships with partners to make this possible.
Theresa is a Trustee at New Brewery Arts
Theresa Bergne
