Please note that the lift at Pitzhanger Manor is currently out of order until further notice following a safety inspection.
The Manor and exhibitions remain open as usual, and all floors continue to be accessible via stairs. However, visitors who require step-free access will currently only be able to access the lower ground level (via the Colonnade), the Wonder Room, and the Monk’s Dining Room.
Pitzhanger Gallery remains fully accessible, with lift access functioning as usual.
We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologise for the inconvenience caused.
For access enquiries, please contact foh@pitzhanger.org.uk before your visit.
Discover the artistic duo behind an emotionally charged exhibition blending sculpture, photography, and more. Learn what makes their work unmissable.
Idris Khan and Annie Morris are not just life partners; they are trailblazers in contemporary British art.
Idris, born in Birmingham in 1978 to a British Muslim Pakistani family, is a celebrated figure honoured with an OBE in 2017 for his contributions to art. With a focus on photography and time as physical constructs, his works are rooted in his complex heritage and family history.
Annie, also born in 1978, creates art that, at first glance, seems cheerful and lively. However, her art delves deep, representing a personal quest for order amid grief and disappointment. Whether through sculpture, painting, or tapestry, Morris showcases the resilience of the human spirit with a vibrant palette.
Idris questions the nature of time and experience by employing physical layering in his work, such as images or musical scores, to create an abstract and unintelligible yet captivating pattern. His work is a tribute to the creators of culture, capturing the essence of time, memory, and spirituality.
Annie, on the other hand, employs a plethora of materials and media to explore the subconscious mind. Her tapestry works are particularly striking, with fragile sketched lines meticulously sewn into the fabric, resembling a mind map in their quest to organise information visually.
The upcoming exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, titled Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies, is set to be an emotionally stirring journey. Showcasing over thirty works, the exhibition weaves seamlessly through the Gallery and the neo-classical architecture of the Manor. The art forms range from sculpture and photography to painting and embroidery, each contributing to a poignant narrative about human emotion, memory, and time.
One of the exhibition’s standout elements is the synchronicity between the artists. Annie’s colourful artistic language has influenced Idris’ palette, revealing how their individual practices subtly inspire each other. Annie’s Stack sculptures are vibrant but deeply emotional, a testament to personal loss and resilience. Idris’ works, like My Mother (2015), explore the intricacies of cultural memory and personal history through abstract forms.
The exhibit promises an immersive experience. Expect to find Annie’s bespoke armchairs and bed linens furnishing Soane’s upper drawing room and bedroom. Meanwhile, Idris’ vinyl overlays will grace the Manor’s conservatory windows. These modern touches blend perfectly with Soane’s vision of the Manor as a haven of architectural and familial harmony.
At its core, this exhibition studies the timeless link between contemporary and neo-classical art. It is more than just a showcase of individual artistic brilliance. It explores how two different artists, bound by their personal and professional lives, can come together to offer a unified yet complex narrative on memory, emotion, and creative expression.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this captivating blend of emotion and architecture in Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies, from 4 October 2023 to 7 January 2024 at Pitzhanger.
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Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
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Pitzhanger Gallery closes at 6pm on 7 May
Please note that Pitzhanger Gallery will close to General Admission visitors from 6pm on Thursday 7 May for the Phoebe Collings-James in Conversation event. If you would like to visit Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house, please arrive before 6pm or book a ticket for the artist talk. Pitzhanger Manor and other open areas remain accessible during our usual Thursday Late opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 9 May, 11am–1pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11am–1pm on 9 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 22 May, Noon–5pm
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at Noon–5pm on 22 May for a private function. Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker and parts of Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house will be unavailable.
Pitzhanger Gallery, the shop and café remain open, with partial access to Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house at Pitzhanger Gallery. Reduced-price admission is available for the affected hours. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 23 May, 1–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 23 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 24 May, 1–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 24 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 30 May, 10am–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–5pm on 30 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Curator Tour: Phoebe Collings-James
Join us on Thursday 4 June at 6.30pm for a special curator tour of Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house.
The tour is included with general admission as part of our Thursday Late opening. Simply book your general admission ticket for the evening to attend.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Pitzhanger Plant Sale: 7 June
Join us for the Pitzhanger Plant Sale 2026 in the Front Garden on Sunday 7 June, 10am–2pm. No ticket is required to visit the Plant Sale.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will remain open as usual with general admission. If you would also like to visit the historic manor and our exhibitions, please continue to book your tickets as normal.
Pay-what-you-can admission for Ealing Borough residents is also available as usual from 10am–noon. Proof of eligibility required.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Important Visitor Information: 24–25 June
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be closed on 24 June for a private event. On 25 June, the site will reopen from 1pm, with last entry at 4pm.
Please plan your visit accordingly and book afternoon tickets if visiting on 25 June.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
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