Pole Position at gallery

A COLLECTION of Polish art will go on public display for the first time this weekend in  a new exhibition at Sheffield’s Graves  Gallery.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Jan 2014, 00:01 BST

Pole Position showcases 60 works by Polish artists forced to flee mainland Europe during the Second World War.

The works are taken from the private collection of Polish art collector Matthew Bateson, above.

Sian Brown, Curatorial Services Manager at Museums Sheffield, said: ‘We’re very grateful to Matthew Bateson for the opportunity to show these stunning works in Sheffield.

“The Graves Gallery is known for its strong collection of modern British art, so it’s fitting we should explore this largely untold part of its story here.”

The exhibition starts on Saturday. Entrance is free. PICTURE: Scott Merrylees (SM1001/69b)

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