Frances Morris on ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’ in Somerset

Published 2024-06-20
The work of Phyllida Barlow (1944 – 2023) takes over our Somerset gallery in a celebration of the British artist’s transformative approach to sculpture; marking the gallery’s 10th anniversary that was inaugurated by Barlow’s solo exhibition ‘GIG’ in 2014.

Curated by Frances Morris, ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’ brings together a collection of the artist’s signature elements from several major installations, as well as a number of free-standing sculptures ranging from the early 1970s to work made in the last year of Barlow’s life.

‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted’ continues through 5 January at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.



Hauser & Wirth is an international contemporary and modern art gallery with spaces in Zurich, London, Somerset, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Monaco, Menorca and Paris.



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All Comments (11)
  • The host narrated about the artist and her work thoughtfully, succinctly, and beautifully.
  • @3589546
    Wonderful Artist. Thankyou.
  • @anayoung-x7e
    @anayoung_artist How wonderful to have this survey of Phyllida Barlow’s extraordinary work at Hauser and Wirth coming from Australia in august to see it. Frances Morris’ in depth knowledge, respect and friendship with the artist is the perfect choice as the curator. Having seen this short video I cannot wait!
  • Such an amazing artist. Such a sensitive and intelligent response to Barlow’s installations.
  • @southclark
    We lost this wonderful artist way too soon!
  • WONDERFUL video. I did not know who she was and am very happy to have 'discovered' her at this late date. I hate when it is hinted at that someone has died but it is not said. That made me curious... so, I went looking. THEN, no one will say WHAT THE CAUSE OF DEATH was !!! WHY??? Why will no one say? Why are we so afraid of speaking of death??? It is a natural part of life and UNnatural to avoid it so pointedly. It then takes on this weird shape. Much like one of her tremendous sculptures.
  • So lucky to have this exhibition on our doorstep. Somerset Hauser @ Wirth, beautiful gardens at their best and wonderful galleries full of the best art in the world. Solstice heaven. Thank you