Love Stories: The Art of Romance, Passion & Heartbreak (Exhibition Catalogue)

Love Stories explores the universal experience of love and loss in five stages: flirtation and courtship; the choice; marriage; obsession and betrayal; settled love. A broad spectrum of media is used to chart this journey, from traditional oil paintings to contemporary installations and moving image. As well as artworks from the Atkinson’s extensive permanent collection, the exhibition will feature key contemporary and historic works from regional and national collections. The exhibition features an interpretive project by Dr Kevin Laycock.