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SUMMARY:National Gallery masterpiece returns to Derby for Joseph Wright reunion
DESCRIPTION:This month\, two of Joseph Wright of Derby’s most celebrated masterpieces will be reunited in the artist’s hometown for the first time in 80 years—forming the centrepiece of a new exhibition. \nOpened at Derby Museum & Art Gallery on 13 June 2026\, Joseph Wright: From the Shadows is the world’s first exhibition dedicated to Wright’s famous candlelight paintings. Free to the public in Derby\, the exhibition brings together twenty-one items from Derby Museums’ internationally significant Wright collection alongside the return of An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (1768) on loan from The National Gallery\, London. \nDisplayed next to Derby’s own A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in the Place of the Sun (1766)\, the pairing reunites two of the most iconic images in British art—seen together in Derby now for the first time since 1947. \n\nWidely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative painters of the 18th century\, Wright’s paintings capture dramas of spectatorship and learning; when science is theatre\, discovery is spectacle\, and human curiosity is at its most profound. Here\, we see demonstrations of the workings of the Solar System and the properties of air and its importance to life. \nTwo 17th-century Dutch candlelight paintings\, The Concert by Hendrick ter Brugghen and A Man Offering Gold and Coins to a Girl by Godfried Schalcken\, now also join the show on loan from the National Gallery\, to explore Wright’s wider influences for the first time. Wright’s rarely seen An Academy by Lamplight (1769\, private collection) will also join\, supported by the National Gallery Trust. The exhibition loans are supported by the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund. \nThe paintings’ return to Derby—where Wright was born and built his career—marks a significant cultural moment for the UK’s summer arts calendar. \nThe exhibition follows an acclaimed ticketed presentation at The National Gallery in 2025\, before arriving in Derby for its final\, uniquely meaningful chapter. \nAlongside the exhibition\, Derby Museums will launch a city-wide celebration of Wright’s legacy\, including a new self-guided trail through places connected to the artist’s life and work\, as well as partnerships with local businesses to welcome visitors exploring Derby as a summer cultural destination. The celebration marks the finale of Derby’s Year of Wright\, which began with the exhibition Life on Paper exploring the artist’s lifelong love of drawing. \nLucy Bamford\, Senior Curator for Art at Derby Museums\, said: \n“These paintings are among the most powerful. They are unforgettable images of British art. Seeing them reunited in Derby—where Wright’s story began—is a rare and inspiring experience. \nFrom the Shadows in Derby offers both local and national audiences the chance to take a closer look at Wright’s extraordinary mastery of light\, drama\, and human emotion in this landmark touring exhibition”. \nTony Butler\, Executive Director of Derby Museums\, said: \n“This exhibition places Derby at the centre of one of the most significant cultural moments of summer 2026. It is a celebration not only of Joseph Wright’s legacy but of the city that shaped one of Britain’s most original artistic voices. Our Year of Wright finale will show that there is no Wright without Derby.” \nDerby Museums is grateful to its generous supporters who have made this exhibition possible: the government’s Museum Renewal Fund via The Weston Loan programme\, Arts Council England\, the National Gallery Trust\, organised by Garfield Weston with Art Fund\, The Ampersand Foundation\, as well as a small number of individual supporters. \nSophia Weston\, Deputy Chair of the Garfield Weston Foundation\, said: \n“The Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund\, currently celebrating its tenth year\, is the first ever UK-wide funding scheme to enable smaller and local authority museums to borrow art and artefacts from national collections. We are delighted that it is supporting the display of these important works in Derby\, as part of this timely exploration of Joseph Wright’s candlelight paintings.” \nLiz Johnson\, Midlands Area Director at Arts Council England\, said: \n“Derby is known for its rich heritage of making\, and this history is captured by Joseph Wright in his many and varied works of art. It’s great to be supporting Derby Museums in celebrating the ‘Year of Wright’ through the Museums Renewal Fund\, encouraging national audiences to discover one of Britain’s most important artists in his hometown of Derby.” \nThe Trustees of the National Gallery Trust said: \n“The National Gallery Trust is delighted to support From the Shadows in Derby with marketing and loan costs\, enabling a rarely seen version of Academy by Lamplight to travel to Derby” \nFlor Souto\, CEO of The Ampersand Foundation said: \n“At The Ampersand Foundation\, we are proud to support Derby Museums in reuniting some of Joseph Wright’s most celebrated works in the artist’s hometown. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences to experience these remarkable paintings together\, and we are pleased to help bring its design to life.” \nJoseph Wright: From the Shadows runs from 13 June to 1 November 2026 at Derby Museum & Art Gallery. It is curated by Christine Riding at the National Gallery and Lucy Bamford at Derby Museums. Admission is free. \nPlease credit all attached images © Derbymuseums/Pictoria pictures \nFor further press information\, interviews\, or images\, please contact: \nJenny Lea — jenny@culturecommscollective.com | 07787 773344  \nMorag Wood — morag@culturecommscollective.com | 07976 081004 \n00
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LOCATION:Derby Museum & Art Gallery\, The Strand\,\, Derby\, Derbyshire\, DE1 1BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:June 2026,National Gallery
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SUMMARY:Explore Peak District and Derbyshire National Trust summer gardens
DESCRIPTION:Early summer is the perfect time to reconnect with natures quiet rhythms. As borders burst into colour\, National Trust gardens in summer invite visitors to slow down and linger a little longer. \nTake in the sights and scents of flowers in full bloom and pause for a moment finding a peaceful escape from the pace of everyday life. \nVisitors can while away hours in the sunshine meandering along tree-lined paths\, through formal gardens and historic parterres\, or basking in the warmth of walled kitchen gardens. Shady orchards are home to heritage varieties of fruit trees\, and wildflower meadows buzz with life. Enjoy a solo stroll or share the moment with family and friends and pack a picnic for a full day out. \nEach garden is looked after by a team of the charity’s staff and volunteers and is planted to not only add colour and interest\, but support wildlife and nature too. \nTo celebrate the colourful\, quiet days of early summer\, the National Trust has pulled together a list of the best summer gardens to explore now in Peak District and Derbyshire. \nTo find out more visit: Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire | National Trust \nHere are the details for the best summer gardens in Peak District and Derbyshire: \nIlam Park\, Peak District   \nIn summer\, the Italianate Garden at Ilam Park provides a colourful focal point beneath the dramatic backdrop of Thorpe Cloud and the surrounding White Peak landscape. Formal planting\, sweeping terraces and vibrant seasonal displays bring the historic garden to life\, while the peaceful setting beside the River Manifold makes it an ideal place to pause\, picnic and take in the views. Ilam Park is open daily\, car park charges apply\, free for National Trust members. \nHardwick\, Doe\, Lea\, Chesterfield  \n\nVisiting the gardens at Hardwick\, open daily.\nAccessible garden walks\, perfect for pushchairs or wheelchair users\nPicnic under trees in the orchard amongst the wild grass meadow\nEnjoy early summer colour along the South Border\n\nAs early summer arrives\, the historic gardens of Hardwick are bursting with colour. From the vibrant floral borders to tranquil lawns\, Hardwick is the perfect place to find a moment of calm and reconnect with nature. The herbaceous borders are coming into full bloom with displays of alliums\, peonies and roses. The fragrant herb garden fills with summer colour and the orchards are a haven of tranquillity. \nCalke Abbey\, Ticknall \n\nVisiting Calke Abbey’s garden | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily.\nAccessible walks\, with buggy rides available to the garden entrance from the main car park\nWalk beneath the sweetpea arch and relax under dappled shade in the orchard\n\n\nTake a photo of the pelargoniums displayed on the auricula theatre\nSmell the roses and admire bright colours in the herbaceous borders\n\nCalke’s extensive gardens are in full bloom\, with the potted pelargoniums taking centre stage on the auricula theatre. The sweetpea arch in the physic garden provides a perfect photo opportunity\, and the slip garden is a quiet place to take a seat and enjoy the quiet\, awash with colour from the wildflower borders. Find shade under the trees in the Pleasure Grounds\, and cool off in the garden tunnels. \nKedleston Hall\, near Quarndon\, Derby  \n\nVisiting the park at Kedleston | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily\nOn June 24th and July 21st\, discover behind the scenes insights with Kedleston Hall’s gardeners\, Evening Garden Tours | National Trust\nOn June 12th and 13th\, outdoor theatre arrives with King Arthur and the Holy Fail\, Outdoor Theatre at Kedleston Hall – King Arthur and the Holy Fail | National Trust\nLeisurely strolls through vibrant 18th century Pleasure Ground flower beds\nGarden walks with accessibility\, ideal for wheelchair users and pushchairs\nHistoric features such as an 18th century Portland stone lion\, an orangery and Summer House.\nEnjoy sweeping views towards the house and surrounding countryside\nRest at a shady spot at the Loggia and enjoy views peering into the garden\n\nAs summer approaches and sunlight bathes Kedleston Hall’s historic garden\, discover picturesque pot displays\, scenic house viewpoints\, and 18th century beds in full bloom.  Across varied garden borders as the season develops\, uncover vibrant varieties of echinacea\, as well as colour pops of peonies\, roses\, and lobelia. Rooted in garden grounds for centuries\, uncover mature tree species such as oak and flowering sweet chestnut – perfect for finding a shady corner to pause and admire Kedleston’s garden at its best. \nThe Children’s Country House\, Sudbury\, Ashbourne\, DE6 5HT \n\nChildren’s Country House Garden | Derby | National Trust\, check online for summertime opening days\nAn accessible Sunken Garden for pushchair and wheelchair accessibility\nStroll along historic terraces highlighted with pots of colour\nExperience a mindful moment at Lilypond fountain in the centre of the garden\n\nAcross The Children’s Country House as we head into summer\, look out for early colour highlight in flowering alliums. As the season comes into its own\, woodland geraniums blossom and terrace beds feature roses in full bloom. At the Sunken Garden\, colour will continue to build with clusters of peonies and heuchera. A garden season highlight\, don’t miss flowering tree canopies of pink horse chestnut and scented lime trees – ideal for a peaceful spot to rest at out of the summer sun. \n00
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LOCATION:Kedleston Hall\, Kedleston Road\, near Quarndon\,\, Derby\,\, Derbyshire\,\, DE22 5JH
CATEGORIES:June 2026,National Trust
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