Fancy showing something off?

[Chris Perkins]

Orleans House Gallery in

Twickenham is staging a quirky exhibition next year titled Collectors: A

Cabinet of Curiosities. Drawing from the prestigious Richmond upon Thames

Borough Art Collection and a range of private loans - many never shown to

the public before - the exhibition will run from 14th January until 12th

March.

Mark De Novellis, Curator of Exhibitions and collections is requesting

individuals to come forward with their collections:

"Over the last few years, I have been astonished by some of the items I have

viewed in local private collections and would like owners to contact me to

exhibit their items to a wider public. The aim of the exhibition is to

explore collectors and the relationship they have with collecting. Whether

you amass rare porcelain or collect tea cosies or Royal memorabilia, each

collection is unique and a reflection of its owner..."

Alongside sections on the Borough Art Collections- including founder Nellie

Ionides - the exhibition will feature collections of postcards and even

botanical samples.

"I aim to convey the breadth of objects collected - from the valuable to

items which - though loved by their owners - have sentimental or other

value. The final display will feel a bit like entering a vast Cabinet of

Curiosities or Aladdin's Cave of treasures..."

To lend an item please contact Mark De Novellis on 020 8831 6000 or email

m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk

(Message posted on behalf of Mark De Novellis, Curator)