
George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition)
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The George: An Ambassador for Art exhibition will be held at Dudmaston in Wolverhampton. Visit this exhibition exploring how diplomat, globetrotter and visionary collector, Sir George Labouchere moved between the political frontlines of St Petersburg and London.
Visit this exhibition exploring how diplomat, globetrotter and visionary collector, Sir George Labouchere moved between the political frontlines of Stockholm, Nanking and Madrid while quietly assembling a daring collection of Modern Art. In a world where embassy walls were lined with safe, traditional paintings, he chose bold abstraction and contemporary sculpture instead.
A pivotal moment came at Expo 58 in Brussels, when he acquired a work by Henry Moore, igniting a lifelong commitment to living artists whose work challenged convention. Serving in Spain under Francisco Franco, George collected radical works even as he navigated delicate diplomacy.
Returning to Dudmaston, he shaped a legacy rooted in friendship, patronage and public access.
Normal admission applies.
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George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 12:30. The event runs until Thursday, 29 October 2026.
George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) is held at Dudmaston in Wolverhampton (Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire).
Tickets for George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition)
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The George: An Ambassador for Art exhibition will be held at Dudmaston in Wolverhampton. Visit this exhibition exploring how diplomat, globetrotter and visionary collector, Sir George Labouchere moved between the political frontlines of St Petersburg and London.
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Visit this exhibition exploring how diplomat, globetrotter and visionary collector, Sir George Labouchere moved between the political frontlines of Stockholm, Nanking and Madrid while quietly assembling a daring collection of Modern Art. In a world where embassy walls were lined with safe, traditional paintings, he chose bold abstraction and contemporary sculpture instead.
A pivotal moment came at Expo 58 in Brussels, when he acquired a work by Henry Moore, igniting a lifelong commitment to living artists whose work challenged convention. Serving in Spain under Francisco Franco, George collected radical works even as he navigated delicate diplomacy.
Returning to Dudmaston, he shaped a legacy rooted in friendship, patronage and public access.
Normal admission applies.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition)?
George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) takes place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 12:30. The event runs until Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Where is George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) taking place?
George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) is held at Dudmaston in Wolverhampton (Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire).
How do I get tickets for George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition)?
Tickets for George: An Ambassador for Art (Exhibition) can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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