Kettle’s Yard Art & Artists (Kettle’s Yard Guides) (2026)

• A celebration of Jim and Helen Ede as ‘friends to artists’, including letters from the Kettle’s Yard archive from artists to Jim, many published here for the first time
• Richly illustrated with photographs of the artists’ works in-situ in the Kettle’s Yard house and archive material
• An enticing mix of lesser-known artists from the collection alongside celebrated 20th century artists such as Constantin Brancusi, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson, Winifred Nicholson, Alfred Wallis and Christopher Wood
• Published to coincide with and compliment the sister publication Kettle’s Yard House Guidebook

Kettle’s Yard Art & Artists introduces readers to the key artists represented in the Kettle’s Yard collection. It focuses on works collected by Jim and Helen Ede between 1957 and 1973, which remain on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard House.

Organised alphabetically by artist surname, each chapter features:

– An image of the artist’s work in situ at Kettle’s Yard

– Reproductions of significant artworks from the collection

– Biographical details covering early life, education, and major achievements

– Insights into the artist’s relationship with the Edes, Kettle’s Yard, and Cambridge

The text is enriched with excerpts from Jim Ede’s writings and archival material, including letters exchanged with the artists. Conceived as a companion to the Kettle’s Yard House Guidebook, this publication offers an accessible introduction to the art on display at in the Kettle’s Yard house and the stories behind the artists who created it.