| Admin/Biog History | Petherbridge was one of thirty five people who signed a letter published 5 Jan 1994, in the Evening Standard criticising the art critic Brian Sewell for his hostility to contemporary art, 'homophobia and misogyny', and in particular the remarks he made about the Tate's exhibition 'Writing on the Wall'.
For more information see BS/5/1/113 |
| Description | This file includes press cuttings related to the publication of a letter in the Evening Standard criticising Brian Sewell; the press' reaction, and subsequent articles discussing the debate.
Of particular note:
-letter to The Evening Standard, signed by Susan Loppert and thirty four other individuals from the art world, including writers, critics, artists, art historians, curators and dealers, dated 1 Jan 1994, criticising Brian Sewell
-newspaper cutting with cartoon from The Guardian Weekend, 5 Feb 1994 |