Andrew Lambirth

Why did it take so long to recognise the worth of British folk art?

The Tate’s new show of Brobdingnagian shop signs, evocative stitchery, glorious figureheads from ships and collaged pictures is both timely and hideously overdue

‘Goose Woman’, c.1840, by George Smart [Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery]
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  • British Folk Art

    Tate Britain, until 31 August

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    The Fry Art Gallery, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, until 14 September

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