Suzanne Fagence Cooper
@suzannefagence.bsky.social
Writer. Lecturer. Curator:
Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris, Ruskin, Dickens, Victorian women. Books & more: linktr.ee/Suzannefagence
Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris, Ruskin, Dickens, Victorian women. Books & more: linktr.ee/Suzannefagence
The banners are up and the loans are starting to arrive for our exhibition 'Beauty of the Earth : the Art of May, Jane and William Morris' in Winchester.
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The banners are up and the loans are starting to arrive for our exhibition 'Beauty of the Earth : the Art of May, Jane and William Morris' in Winchester.
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
I know! The design was made in 1881, the same year that Morris gave him lecture on 'Art & the Beauty of the Earth' in Stoke -
campaigning for better education, housing, access to green spaces.
And his fears that we will become martyrs to the machine. Worth reading:
archive.org/details/artb...
campaigning for better education, housing, access to green spaces.
And his fears that we will become martyrs to the machine. Worth reading:
archive.org/details/artb...
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I know! The design was made in 1881, the same year that Morris gave him lecture on 'Art & the Beauty of the Earth' in Stoke -
campaigning for better education, housing, access to green spaces.
And his fears that we will become martyrs to the machine. Worth reading:
archive.org/details/artb...
campaigning for better education, housing, access to green spaces.
And his fears that we will become martyrs to the machine. Worth reading:
archive.org/details/artb...
This is the exhibition, and I'll be there 3/4th Dec for various tours & talks. And more things in the New Year too. Lots of embroidery and botanical drawings and beautiful books xx
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is the exhibition, and I'll be there 3/4th Dec for various tours & talks. And more things in the New Year too. Lots of embroidery and botanical drawings and beautiful books xx
I just love the poster for our exhibition opening next month at The Arc, Winchester.
One of William Morris’s most complex textile designs, 'Windrush' required 17 printing blocks.
To see this, & many other Arts and Crafts treasures, tickets available here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
One of William Morris’s most complex textile designs, 'Windrush' required 17 printing blocks.
To see this, & many other Arts and Crafts treasures, tickets available here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I just love the poster for our exhibition opening next month at The Arc, Winchester.
One of William Morris’s most complex textile designs, 'Windrush' required 17 printing blocks.
To see this, & many other Arts and Crafts treasures, tickets available here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
One of William Morris’s most complex textile designs, 'Windrush' required 17 printing blocks.
To see this, & many other Arts and Crafts treasures, tickets available here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
Happy Birthday, Jane Morris (née Burden), born #otd 1839.
We're celebrating her life at the heart of the Victorian art world in our new exhibition, opening Nov 15th.
Including this portrait of Jane as 'Blanzifiore' by Rossetti & her little keepsake books too
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
We're celebrating her life at the heart of the Victorian art world in our new exhibition, opening Nov 15th.
Including this portrait of Jane as 'Blanzifiore' by Rossetti & her little keepsake books too
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
October 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Happy Birthday, Jane Morris (née Burden), born #otd 1839.
We're celebrating her life at the heart of the Victorian art world in our new exhibition, opening Nov 15th.
Including this portrait of Jane as 'Blanzifiore' by Rossetti & her little keepsake books too
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
We're celebrating her life at the heart of the Victorian art world in our new exhibition, opening Nov 15th.
Including this portrait of Jane as 'Blanzifiore' by Rossetti & her little keepsake books too
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
Join me on Wed 26 Nov at David Parr House, for an evening talk about 'The Beauty of the Earth' and the art of May and William Morris.
More info & tickets here
davidparrhouse.org/whats-on/the...
More info & tickets here
davidparrhouse.org/whats-on/the...
October 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join me on Wed 26 Nov at David Parr House, for an evening talk about 'The Beauty of the Earth' and the art of May and William Morris.
More info & tickets here
davidparrhouse.org/whats-on/the...
More info & tickets here
davidparrhouse.org/whats-on/the...
Thinking of Morris and his challenge to us in his lecture on 'Art & the Beauty of the Earth', delivered #otd 1881.
He declared 'I believe machines can do everything-except make works of art'.
Find out more at our exhibition, opening Winchester 15 Nov :
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
He declared 'I believe machines can do everything-except make works of art'.
Find out more at our exhibition, opening Winchester 15 Nov :
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
October 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Thinking of Morris and his challenge to us in his lecture on 'Art & the Beauty of the Earth', delivered #otd 1881.
He declared 'I believe machines can do everything-except make works of art'.
Find out more at our exhibition, opening Winchester 15 Nov :
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
He declared 'I believe machines can do everything-except make works of art'.
Find out more at our exhibition, opening Winchester 15 Nov :
www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
On the trail of #JaneAusten this week with ACE Cultural Tours.
We've been to her birthplace in Steventon & her gravestone in Winchester. Yesterday was #Bath, today Lyme Regis (& 'Persuasion'). And tomorrow, her last home & @chawtonhouse.bsky.social .
I do love my work!
We've been to her birthplace in Steventon & her gravestone in Winchester. Yesterday was #Bath, today Lyme Regis (& 'Persuasion'). And tomorrow, her last home & @chawtonhouse.bsky.social .
I do love my work!
October 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On the trail of #JaneAusten this week with ACE Cultural Tours.
We've been to her birthplace in Steventon & her gravestone in Winchester. Yesterday was #Bath, today Lyme Regis (& 'Persuasion'). And tomorrow, her last home & @chawtonhouse.bsky.social .
I do love my work!
We've been to her birthplace in Steventon & her gravestone in Winchester. Yesterday was #Bath, today Lyme Regis (& 'Persuasion'). And tomorrow, her last home & @chawtonhouse.bsky.social .
I do love my work!
Last day in Bern & the sky has cleared. The high Alps finally seen - just.
Visit to @zentrumpaulklee.bsky.social before we turn for home.
As Klee says, 'Art does not reproduce the visible. Rather, it makes visible.'
Which is apt. We knew the peaks were there. But couldn't see them until today.
Visit to @zentrumpaulklee.bsky.social before we turn for home.
As Klee says, 'Art does not reproduce the visible. Rather, it makes visible.'
Which is apt. We knew the peaks were there. But couldn't see them until today.
September 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Last day in Bern & the sky has cleared. The high Alps finally seen - just.
Visit to @zentrumpaulklee.bsky.social before we turn for home.
As Klee says, 'Art does not reproduce the visible. Rather, it makes visible.'
Which is apt. We knew the peaks were there. But couldn't see them until today.
Visit to @zentrumpaulklee.bsky.social before we turn for home.
As Klee says, 'Art does not reproduce the visible. Rather, it makes visible.'
Which is apt. We knew the peaks were there. But couldn't see them until today.
Can anyone show me a scarier #mermaid?
Bocklin's 'Still Water' - once seen, never forgotten. Is it her heavy eyeliner? Her terrifying friend in the sea beneath?
She's one of the stunning pictures on show @kunstmuseumbern.bsky.social - our first gallery on this #Swiss tour.
Bocklin's 'Still Water' - once seen, never forgotten. Is it her heavy eyeliner? Her terrifying friend in the sea beneath?
She's one of the stunning pictures on show @kunstmuseumbern.bsky.social - our first gallery on this #Swiss tour.
September 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Can anyone show me a scarier #mermaid?
Bocklin's 'Still Water' - once seen, never forgotten. Is it her heavy eyeliner? Her terrifying friend in the sea beneath?
She's one of the stunning pictures on show @kunstmuseumbern.bsky.social - our first gallery on this #Swiss tour.
Bocklin's 'Still Water' - once seen, never forgotten. Is it her heavy eyeliner? Her terrifying friend in the sea beneath?
She's one of the stunning pictures on show @kunstmuseumbern.bsky.social - our first gallery on this #Swiss tour.
Still time to register for my free online talk on #Pre-Raphaelite stained glass, next Mon 15th Sept 18.15- part of @forarthistory.org.uk festival
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tal...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tal...
September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still time to register for my free online talk on #Pre-Raphaelite stained glass, next Mon 15th Sept 18.15- part of @forarthistory.org.uk festival
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tal...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tal...
Grateful for a peaceful afternoon here in St Mary's, Nun Monkton.
After my talk about the stained glass & history of the church, the group went next door to see the gardens & statues at the Priory.
And I had a few minutes to reflect on the beauty & storytelling in Morris & Burne-Jones's designs.
After my talk about the stained glass & history of the church, the group went next door to see the gardens & statues at the Priory.
And I had a few minutes to reflect on the beauty & storytelling in Morris & Burne-Jones's designs.
September 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Grateful for a peaceful afternoon here in St Mary's, Nun Monkton.
After my talk about the stained glass & history of the church, the group went next door to see the gardens & statues at the Priory.
And I had a few minutes to reflect on the beauty & storytelling in Morris & Burne-Jones's designs.
After my talk about the stained glass & history of the church, the group went next door to see the gardens & statues at the Priory.
And I had a few minutes to reflect on the beauty & storytelling in Morris & Burne-Jones's designs.
Reading William Morris & his 'Aims for Art' (1886).
I can't believe we are still fighting these battles.
He encourages us to stand firm: 'we must be resolute to endure no tyranny, accept no lie, quail before no fear, although they may come before us disguised as piety, duty or affection'
I can't believe we are still fighting these battles.
He encourages us to stand firm: 'we must be resolute to endure no tyranny, accept no lie, quail before no fear, although they may come before us disguised as piety, duty or affection'
August 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reading William Morris & his 'Aims for Art' (1886).
I can't believe we are still fighting these battles.
He encourages us to stand firm: 'we must be resolute to endure no tyranny, accept no lie, quail before no fear, although they may come before us disguised as piety, duty or affection'
I can't believe we are still fighting these battles.
He encourages us to stand firm: 'we must be resolute to endure no tyranny, accept no lie, quail before no fear, although they may come before us disguised as piety, duty or affection'
Excited to share this #podcast episode on #ArtsandCrafts, esp. women's creativity.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TRM...
Hugely enjoyed my conversation with Yukiko about our recent collection of essays, inc. Jane Morris & Karin Larsson.
Podcast starts in #Swedish- but don't worry, we chat in English.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TRM...
Hugely enjoyed my conversation with Yukiko about our recent collection of essays, inc. Jane Morris & Karin Larsson.
Podcast starts in #Swedish- but don't worry, we chat in English.
August 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Excited to share this #podcast episode on #ArtsandCrafts, esp. women's creativity.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TRM...
Hugely enjoyed my conversation with Yukiko about our recent collection of essays, inc. Jane Morris & Karin Larsson.
Podcast starts in #Swedish- but don't worry, we chat in English.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TRM...
Hugely enjoyed my conversation with Yukiko about our recent collection of essays, inc. Jane Morris & Karin Larsson.
Podcast starts in #Swedish- but don't worry, we chat in English.
The star of our visit to @charlestontrust.bsky.social -for me- was this substantial portrait of Vanessa Bell at work in the garden room. Painted by Duncan Grant & now hanging in his studio. I love her thoughtfulness, & the view over her shoulder.
And, of course, the mix of books & cuttings & pots.
And, of course, the mix of books & cuttings & pots.
August 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The star of our visit to @charlestontrust.bsky.social -for me- was this substantial portrait of Vanessa Bell at work in the garden room. Painted by Duncan Grant & now hanging in his studio. I love her thoughtfulness, & the view over her shoulder.
And, of course, the mix of books & cuttings & pots.
And, of course, the mix of books & cuttings & pots.
Spotted this weekend, snuggled happily between Hockney, Leach & Ricardo - my big book on Jane and William Morris.
In the window of Janette Ray's bookshop, #York.
In the window of Janette Ray's bookshop, #York.
August 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Spotted this weekend, snuggled happily between Hockney, Leach & Ricardo - my big book on Jane and William Morris.
In the window of Janette Ray's bookshop, #York.
In the window of Janette Ray's bookshop, #York.
Celebrating women's art in Stavanger today at the exhibition of Frida Hansen's weavings & Kitty Kielland's landscape painting.
Hansen combined Arts & Crafts approaches with Art Nouveau motifs.
I love her evocation of Swan Maidens & Mermaids &folk tales.
Both worked for women's equality too.
Hansen combined Arts & Crafts approaches with Art Nouveau motifs.
I love her evocation of Swan Maidens & Mermaids &folk tales.
Both worked for women's equality too.
July 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Celebrating women's art in Stavanger today at the exhibition of Frida Hansen's weavings & Kitty Kielland's landscape painting.
Hansen combined Arts & Crafts approaches with Art Nouveau motifs.
I love her evocation of Swan Maidens & Mermaids &folk tales.
Both worked for women's equality too.
Hansen combined Arts & Crafts approaches with Art Nouveau motifs.
I love her evocation of Swan Maidens & Mermaids &folk tales.
Both worked for women's equality too.
Stopped in my tracks by the sumptuous scent on my way into town today.
#Midsummer Madonna lilies in bloom in #York
#Midsummer Madonna lilies in bloom in #York
July 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Stopped in my tracks by the sumptuous scent on my way into town today.
#Midsummer Madonna lilies in bloom in #York
#Midsummer Madonna lilies in bloom in #York
Lots to think about after our visit to Bournemouth for the 'May Morris' exhibition at Russell-Cotes Museum.
We're looking forward to building on themes of beauty & radical imagination at our show in the Arc, Winchester -with embroidery, watercolour designs, Kelmscott Press books. Opens 15 Nov 2025
We're looking forward to building on themes of beauty & radical imagination at our show in the Arc, Winchester -with embroidery, watercolour designs, Kelmscott Press books. Opens 15 Nov 2025
June 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Lots to think about after our visit to Bournemouth for the 'May Morris' exhibition at Russell-Cotes Museum.
We're looking forward to building on themes of beauty & radical imagination at our show in the Arc, Winchester -with embroidery, watercolour designs, Kelmscott Press books. Opens 15 Nov 2025
We're looking forward to building on themes of beauty & radical imagination at our show in the Arc, Winchester -with embroidery, watercolour designs, Kelmscott Press books. Opens 15 Nov 2025
Hoping you feel less achy and feverish soon. Sending gentle sunlight and irises from the garden at Kelmscott Manor (our half term treat last week).
June 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Hoping you feel less achy and feverish soon. Sending gentle sunlight and irises from the garden at Kelmscott Manor (our half term treat last week).
Very pleased to be leading a group to Switzerland again this year:
staying in Bern, and visiting outstanding art collections in Basel and Luzern.
Plus scenic trains along the lakes and up into the mountains - hopefully we will see Grindelwald.
#arthistory #travel #Ruskin
mailchi.mp/aceculturalt...
staying in Bern, and visiting outstanding art collections in Basel and Luzern.
Plus scenic trains along the lakes and up into the mountains - hopefully we will see Grindelwald.
#arthistory #travel #Ruskin
mailchi.mp/aceculturalt...
May 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Very pleased to be leading a group to Switzerland again this year:
staying in Bern, and visiting outstanding art collections in Basel and Luzern.
Plus scenic trains along the lakes and up into the mountains - hopefully we will see Grindelwald.
#arthistory #travel #Ruskin
mailchi.mp/aceculturalt...
staying in Bern, and visiting outstanding art collections in Basel and Luzern.
Plus scenic trains along the lakes and up into the mountains - hopefully we will see Grindelwald.
#arthistory #travel #Ruskin
mailchi.mp/aceculturalt...
Sending blue skies and calm waters and white swans - from a recent walk along the Thames Path near Kelmscott
May 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Sending blue skies and calm waters and white swans - from a recent walk along the Thames Path near Kelmscott
Following in the footsteps of William Morris today- I visited the ancient stone circles & avenue of #Avebury. This sacred landscape was a favourite place for young William.
He walked 6 miles cross-country from school in Marlborough through water meadows. @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
He walked 6 miles cross-country from school in Marlborough through water meadows. @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Following in the footsteps of William Morris today- I visited the ancient stone circles & avenue of #Avebury. This sacred landscape was a favourite place for young William.
He walked 6 miles cross-country from school in Marlborough through water meadows. @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
He walked 6 miles cross-country from school in Marlborough through water meadows. @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
Our new book grew out of a fruitful gathering in Sweden last year, where we shared our research on Ruskin, Morris, Ashbee - and discussed the international reach of their ideas.
We look at houses & gardens & transformed lives.
#artsandcrafts @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
We look at houses & gardens & transformed lives.
#artsandcrafts @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Our new book grew out of a fruitful gathering in Sweden last year, where we shared our research on Ruskin, Morris, Ashbee - and discussed the international reach of their ideas.
We look at houses & gardens & transformed lives.
#artsandcrafts @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
We look at houses & gardens & transformed lives.
#artsandcrafts @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social
Our beautiful big book of Arts and Crafts essays is available to pre-order now.
New readings of British & Scandinavian designs, with especial focus on women's work.
Includes articles on Jane Morris & Karin Larsson, & essays by Elisabeth Stavenow-Hidemark
www.waterstones.com/book/arts-an...
New readings of British & Scandinavian designs, with especial focus on women's work.
Includes articles on Jane Morris & Karin Larsson, & essays by Elisabeth Stavenow-Hidemark
www.waterstones.com/book/arts-an...
May 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our beautiful big book of Arts and Crafts essays is available to pre-order now.
New readings of British & Scandinavian designs, with especial focus on women's work.
Includes articles on Jane Morris & Karin Larsson, & essays by Elisabeth Stavenow-Hidemark
www.waterstones.com/book/arts-an...
New readings of British & Scandinavian designs, with especial focus on women's work.
Includes articles on Jane Morris & Karin Larsson, & essays by Elisabeth Stavenow-Hidemark
www.waterstones.com/book/arts-an...