Little Greene at The Whitworth Art Gallery
As official paint sponsor to The Whitworth Art Gallery, Little Greene supplies paint for their internationally significant collections. the 125 year old gallery selected shades from our authentic ‘Colours of England’ card. The colours were chosen specifically for each space, dependent on the lighting in the room and the type of artwork on display. The Grand Hall combines ‘Normandy Grey’ (79) with our Victorian ‘Sage Green’ (80) for a solid yet subtle backdrop, creating a calm, soothing environment. Other tones chosen for the gallery included the pure, natural white of ‘Shirting’ (129) for the building’s beautiful barrel vaulted ceiling as well as the light, white 'Slaked Lime' (105).
(Un)Defining Queer at the Whitworth, 2023
Colours that represent the Transgender Pride Flag were chosen to create an inspiring backdrop for the Whitworth’s (Un)Defining Queer exhibition. Confetti, Pale Wedgwood and Shirting work in combination with their collection of artwork to create a space that champions the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Open House, 2021-22
Open House displays wallpapers which have been collected by the Whitworth Gallery since 1967. Focusing on the mass-produced designs that adorned the walls of almost every English home, the exhibition celebrates the lives lived in front of the wallpaper during a fascinating era of wallpaper from the 1940s to the 1990s.
With examples starting from the time of World War II, visitors are invited to imagine the people and stories that were witnessed by these diverse patterns. Two local photography series and family album images contributed by the public are incorporated into the exhibition to bring the era to life.
Our timeless ochre, Middle Buff, perfectly complements the vintage photography. But it is the unmistakeable retro design of our Starflower – Marigold wallpaper (1967) that really takes centre stage. In a beautiful demonstration of our unique partnership with the Whitworth, it exemplifies how we redesign wallpapers that are steeped in history, for a new life in modern homes.
Standardisation and Deviation: The Whitworth Story, 2020
As official paint sponsor to The Whitworth Art Gallery, Little Greene recently supplied 'Royal Navy' for their latest exhibition. 'Standardisation and Deviation: The Whitworth Story' tells the history of the gallery and the development of its diverse and internationally significant collections.
This sumptuous blend of Royal Blue and Navy Blue is a charismatic alternative to dark grey or black in a neutral colour scheme.
The exhibition will run until June 2021.
The Art of Play, 2019
This summer, The Whitworth Art Gallery is exploring the art of play and have used Little Greene paint to help create a space for families to come together.
The Splash Studio incorporates water walls, tables and channels. It is a way of using water to enhance creativity and imagination in a place where art meets nature.
The backdrop for the Splash Studio is the Little Greene shade ‘Regency Blue’. A combination of Prussian Blue pigment and a traditional lead-white base give this beautiful pastel blue its vibrancy and greenish undertone.
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Thread Bearing Witness, 2018
Contemporary textile artist, Alice Kettle selected Little Greene shades for her current exhibit ‘Thread Bearing Witness’. Exhibited at Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, the collection considers cultural heritage, refugee displacement and movement within the context of the global refugee crisis.
As a highly regarded contemporary artist, Kettle’s focus is upon stitched textiles which she uses to explore such predominant themes. The walls surrounding the exhibition are painted in ‘Shirting’, a pure white which provides the perfect neutral backdrop.
Alice Kettle said: “Textiles make connections with home and community. In its substance it maps our cultural identities. I cannot be an observer; textiles are a way to engage, to show I care in a meaningful way, in a medium where I have a voice. I want to help and make a difference, maybe like all mothers do for their children.”
Raqs Media Collective, 2017
The Whitworth Art Gallery have recently collaborated with Raqs Media Collective on their first major UK exhibition.
The artwork creates questions and haunting memorials through new and existing work. The exhibition will give viewers an exceptional opportunity to experience Raqs Media Collective's ideas, insights and art.
The exhibition will give viewers an exceptional opportunity to experience Raqs Media Collective's ideas, insights and art.
The gallery selected a neutral backdrop for the pieces using Little Greene's 'Shirting,' a pure white based on natural minerals without optical brightener- a classic heritage white.
The exhibition will run from 30 September 2017 – 25 February 2018.
Beyond Borders, 2017
The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester have launched their latest exhibition, 'Beyond Borders' using Little Greene shades to complement the artwork on display.
The exhibition explores South Asian textiles through media, fibres, embroidery, film, photography and performance.
Each selected artist’s new work is debuted alongside textiles and objects from the Whitworth's extensive textile collection.
The gallery selected our 'High Street' wallpaper in the 'Lapis' colourway and colours including 'Chocolate Colour' 'Marigold' and 'Shirting.'
Beyond Borders will be open to visitors from 20 May 2017 - 3 June 2018.
