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| The National Society was formed in 1930 to meet
a growing desire among artists of every creed and outlook for an annual
exhibition in London which would embrace all aspects of art under
one roof, without prejudice or favour to anyone. |
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| This legacy has continued as a guide and inspiration
to creative artists ever since, with only a short break between 1940
- 1945. The freedom to experiment and explore new media or techniques
has created a society that is totally professional while allowing
the individual artists to realise their full potential. |
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| Members [to name only a few]
who have gained worldwide fame include: |
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| • Mark Gertler |
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• Jack B Yeates |
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• L S Lowry |
| • David Bomberg |
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• W Russell Flint |
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• Henry Moore |
| • Bernard Meninsky |
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• William Nicholson |
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• Graham Sutherland |
| • C R W Nevinson |
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• Frank Dobson |
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• Bernard Adams |
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| Some of the above artists' highly acclaimed works were first
shown in the National Society's Annual Exhibition, and current members
now exhibiting may well gain similar recognition in future years.
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The National Society is, therefore, a society
that offers a challenge to all creative artists of the highest ability
from any school of thought. By its very nature it strives to communicate
with the widest possible audience, to excite, interest and involve
the public by showing a broad spectrum of contemporary and innovative
painting, sculpture and printmaking. |
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| The National Society is self-supporting and democratic,
with officers and council elected from the membership. |
