New LS Lowry exhibition aims to demolish ‘naive and uncultured’ myth
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A new exhibition titled 'LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life' featuring 140 paintings aims to challenge the perception that the artist was naive and uncultured. The show's co-curator states that Lowry is still wrongly derided in this way, and the exhibition seeks to offer a more balanced view. Lowry is known for capturing working-class life in Manchester, and this exhibition intends to highlight the depth of his work.
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The new exhibition 'LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life' includes 140 paintings.
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The new exhibition 'LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life' includes 140 paintings.
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Loaded language removed<p>Gallery director says collection of 140 paintings will offer a more balanced view of Manchester painter’s work</p><p>A new exhibition of work by LS Lowry will challenge some perceptions about the Mancunian artist, who the show’s co-curator says is still sometimes described as “naive and uncultured”.</p><p>LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life features 140 paintings by the artist, who captured working-class…</p>
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The new exhibition 'LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life' includes 140 paintings.
The GuardianLowry captured working-class life in his paintings.
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