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The Human Touch: The Art of Edward Ardizzone

Chris Beetles Gallery, Ryder Street, London

26 April - 17 May 2025

The Human Touch: The Art of Edward Ardizzone celebrates the career of one of the most beloved illustrators of the twentieth century. Over 250 original artworks have been selected from the Ardizzone family’s personal archive and have been made available for the first time.

The exhibition features charming and timeless illustrations from a wide-range of books, from Edward Ardizzone’s celebrated
Tim series, to the classic Robinson Crusoe, and delightful stories such as Upsidedown Willie and The Growing Summer. The show also features an extensive collection of fascinating sketches and preliminary drawings directly from Edward Ardizzone’s personal notebooks and sketchbooks.

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