Named/Nameless: William Morris and the Radical Imagination
19 January 2026 the Arc, Winchester
Programmed to coincide with the gallery exhibition Beauty of the Earth: The Art of May, Jane & William Morris, this day aims to explore lines of thought and practice relevant to social, political, artistic and environmental matters, deriving both from the Morris family and those who have or will engage with them.
Utilising the figure of the Named/Nameless, or unseen labour, a recurring motif in the writings and workings of Morris as a focal point of discussion, together we will assess the real ramifications of his visions. Join artists, activists, doctoral students and researchers at this specialist study day set to enliven a truly poignant and radical British artistic legacy.
With talks from leading figures working in relation to legacies of Pre-Raphaelitism and the Morris family, this will be an excellent opportunity to engage with the workings of the latest artistic and research-based practices revolving around the Morris family and their wider circle.
Guest speakers include Dr Suzanne Fagence Cooper, Dr Serena Trowbridge, Dr Dion Dobrzynski, Artist Freddie Yauner, Artist Margje Bijl and more to be announced.
