Laura Knight

Marvel at Knight’s works scattered throughout this beautiful book.

* This England *This beautifully illustrated book also features her circus, ballet and theatre scenes and her late paintings of nature. * Art Mag *… a fascinating look at an artist who has often been overlooked, and stunningly illustrated with celebrated paintings as well as lesser known works. * The Artist *

The quality of the reproductions is excellent, and the story of Knight’s life makes for fascinating reading. This is a real treat.

* Leisure Painter *Beautifully relayed and interestingly formatted, Laura Knight: A Panoramic View is not only timely but imperative to our understanding of the artist it documents and is well worth the attention of us all. * #WomensArt *

To further understand this eclectic artist from a twenty-first century perspective, the catalogue that accompanies the exhibition provides valuable additional material. It includes incisive essays and contributions from contemporary artists who provide personal responses to Knight’s work and demonstrate her enduring relevance, particularly in relation to the representation of women.

* The Burlington Magazine *This beautifully illustrated book, which accompanies a major exhibition at MK Gallery, provides an overview of Knight’s illustrious career: from her training at Nottingham Art School at the age of 13 to her paintings of women during the war and her late paintings of nature. * Art Herstory *

Fay Blanchard is Head of Exhibitions at MK Gallery. Prior to joining the gallery she worked as Visual Arts Curator with the British Council, producing exhibitions of artists including Michael Landy, Grayson Perry and Paula Rego.

Anthony Spira is Director of MK Gallery, having been curator at the Whitechapel Gallery, London and the Jeu de Paume, Paris. He has produced many publications on artists including Ellen Altfest, Hans Bellmer, Peter Dreher and George Stubbs.

Including essays by Pamela Gerrish Nunn, Sophie Hatchwell, Hannah Starkey and Sacha Llewellyn, and contributions from Lubaina Himid, Monster Chetwynd, Barbara Walker and Damian Le Bas.