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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

Join curator Amanda Catto on 2nd October at Dovecot Studios for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song.

Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

About Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song - Curator Tour

2nd October 2024
12pm - 1pm
Dovecot Studios Ltd
10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LT
£15
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Join curator Amanda Catto for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song. Experience the colour and magic of Chris Ofili’s mythical watercolour design and see its transformation into a large-scale tapestry that took Dovecot master weavers three years to complete! Join us for the last chance to see this magical tapestry before the exhibition comes to an end on 5th October.

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