The first major exhibition of Ian Breakwell's work since his death (1943-2005) that explores the unique voice of this very special artist, a man with an eye for seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Breakwell was a world renowned and prolific artist who took a multi-media approach to his observation of the minutiae of life through a wide range of media, including dairies, film works, TV, audio and drawings. The humour, mischief and oblique wonder at the world that permeates his verbal and visual legacy is already legendary.

Curated by QUAD in partnership with Anthony Reynolds Gallery and Felicity Sparrow.

An Ian Breakwell Study Day will take place in QUAD in March 2010.

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