ARChive stories
The archive as pattern, people and place
The unfolding story of the Joseph Johnson Collection by Donna Claypool
Exploring Bolton museum archive collection of mid century woven furnishing fabrics, where artist Donna Claypool is creating new work during the exhibition gallery
Also gather stories from the wider public who might have memories of family members working at the factory, living within the area, or these patterned fabrics within their home as part of everyday life.
These stories and interruption will inform a body of new works for exhibition at the Bolton Museum Temporary Gallery, April 2024.
9 November – 21 December
Open Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays 12pm – 5pm
Hive Gallery Market Place Centre Bolton BL1 2AL






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