Winifred Nicholson
Cumbrian Rag Rugs
19 Jul – 16 Nov 2025
Main Gallery
An exhibition dedicated to artist Winifred Nicholson’s relationship with the tradition of rag rug making. Featuring a collection of artworks from the early to mid-20th century, the exhibition offers a unique insight into Winifred’s artistic collaborations and relationship to her home in Cumbria.
Best known for her luminous flower paintings, Winifred was an influential figure in British 20th-century art. Presenting a selection of rag rugs, many of which have never previously been shown in public, this exhibit
ion shines a light on an unknown aspect of her work.
The exhibition has been co-curated with art historian, Jovan Nicholson, grandson of Winifred Nicholson, and MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.

Janet Heap

Mary Bewick