Coming to the studio for halloween is an exhibition celebrating Stanley Kubrick’s infamous film ‘The Shining’ through the lens of Craig Oldham’s book THE SHINING: A VISUAL AND CULTURAL HAUNTING published by Rough Trade Books.
This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book, disguised as the ‘writing project’ Jack is typing throughout the course of the film, explores the film’s cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera.
Image © Dorothy 2023
Rare, exclusive interviews with lead actors Shelley Duvall (Wendy Torrance) and Dan Lloyd (Danny Torrance), along with a wealth of contributors including Cosey Fanni Tutti, Margaret Howell, James Lavelle (UNKLE), Gavin Turk and John Grindrod re-examine the film through the lenses of music, art, mythology, fashion, gender, and more. Stanley Kubrick was renowned for his rigorous research which inspired Craig's own approach.
Image © Craig Oldham and Rough Trade Books
This exhibition displays content from the book and its loose leaf pages alongside printed matter and ephemera associated with the film (collected by Craig). Including publicity material, props, and artwork that inspired the design of The Overlook Hotel set. There is also an officially licensed reproduction of the most famous carpet in film, the Hick’s Hexagon which has been lent to the exhibition by Film and Furniture who have the rights to produce and sell rugs in the UK and US.
The book (including the only 3 remaining Overlook Editions in the world) will be available to buy at Dorothy’s studio for the duration of the show.
Exhibition runs 23rd October - 10th November 2023
⏰ Opening hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday Closed
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