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  • Lobster Telephone Salvador Dali Edward James copyright Salvador Dali

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    House Tour - Edward James and Surrealism

    Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman to explore the life and work of Edward James and how his creative partnerships with prominent Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Leonora Carrington led to his involvement with some of the most iconic works, including the Mae West Lips Sofa and Lobster Telephone.

    Image credit: © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2024

    Date
    Wednesday 8 January 2025, 11am-1pm
    Location
    West Dean House
    Price
    £20
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    Create your own topiary

    Enjoy a talk by James Crebbin-Bailey about the history of topiary and a practical demonstration on cutting techniques, followed by a hands-on workshop to create your own topiary to take away.

    Date
    28 June 2023
    Location
    West Dean College
    Price
    £169
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