Please check our FAQs section if you unsure how to use the website or looking for something specific
Please check our FAQs section if you unsure how to use the website or looking for something specific
Photographs, negatives, slides, transparencies, scans and print-out images.
Barry Flanagan’s original files and, where evident, series have been left in tact and categorised, as far as possible, according to function, subject or type.
Photographs and photocopies of photographs, most likely originally accumulated by Monica Flanagan, Barry Flanagan’s mother, the majority of which depict Barry Flanagan growing up, with related images of his family.
Related early photographs can be found in the archive of Monica Flanagan (MON), also held by the Estate of Barry Flanagan.
Files of portrait photographs of Barry Flanagan, many of which were taken for publication purposes and some of which include photographs of works and installation shots, with related images.
Related portrait photographs can be found under Exhibition files at JBF/3/7/1.3 and under Gallery photographic files at JBF/3/6/1/1.1.
Source, research and reference material, with related images.
Related photographs of source, research and reference material can be found under Trips, events and occasions JBF/3/9.
Other source material for work can be found under Press and printed material, Research files JBF/5/8.
Photographs and negatives of work in progress and places of work, including photographs of Barry Flanagan’s properties, his working environment and other significant places, of the casting of works, of incomplete works and of Flanagan at work, arranged by location.
Related photographs of work can be found under Work in progress JBF/3/4, Installation shots JBF/3/8, Gallery photographic files JBF/3/6, Portraits at JBF/3/2.1 and under Records of work from gallery systems JBF/6/1/3.
Photographic files accumulated and maintained by galleries associated with Barry Flanagan on his behalf.
Files of photographs created on the occasion of the exhibition of Barry Flanagan’s work.
Includes photographs of public art and of the installation process with related papers. Files are arranged chronologically.
Related installation shots can be found under Portraits at JBF/3/2.1, under Trips, events and occasions JBF/3/9, under Work at JBF/3/5/1.1-2 and under Various subjects at JBF/3/11/1.1-6.
Photographs and negatives of visits to various places and events relevant to the work of Barry Flanagan including ceremonies, exhibitions, installations, meetings, social occasions and research trips arranged chronologically.
Related photographs of trips can be found under Sources for work JBF/3/3/1.
Other photographic material of the work of other artists can be found under Sources for work JBF/3/3. and under Work at JBF/3/5/2/1.4.
Photographic material filed by medium.
Or have a look at the index of all the archive files without the hierarchy
This website is comprised of two main sections: the ARTWORKS and the ARCHIVE. The ARTWORKS is a catalogue raisonné – a comprehensive list of works by Barry Flanagan. The Archive, found in the research tab, brings together supporting material, including the artist’s sketches, photographs, diaries and personal papers.
Both sections can be accessed several ways and are interlinked.
Search by keyword
Simply enter one or more keywords in the SEARCH field. You will be presented with a list of corresponding search results. These results can be divided by category, e.g. Archive Files, Artworks, Events, Exhibitions, Media, Posts, Press, Publications, Other. Select one of the results to view more information. The number of results available in each category will be visible in brackets.
All artwork records are displayed with any linked archive records. All connected entries will be displayed underneath the artwork details alongside related exhibitions, events, publications, and media. Alternatively, when searching a specific artwork, filters can be selected to go directly to various connected records eg. Events, Exhibitions, Media etc.
If you are interested in searching our online ARCHIVE you have two options. Either browsing using the HIERARCHY as your starting point or the INDEX.
The Hierarchy
The structure of an archive catalogue is hierarchical. This structure operates in much the same way as the folders stored on a computer, where a folder may contain one or more associated folders and files. Here the folders represent groups of records called series.
The main series are:
JBF/1 Sketches, maquettes and writings, 1965-2009
JBF/2 Diaries, 1976-2006
JBF/3 Photographic material, c.1920-2009
JBF/4 Audio visual material, 1982-2009
JBF/5 Press and printed material, 1966-2009
JBF/6 Operational papers, 1959-2009
JBF/7 Other interests and research, 1964-2008
The Index
The INDEX is a list of all the files contained within the archive catalogue. They are identical to those in the hierarchy but arranged as an alphabetised list.
Our physical archive is comprised of 160 boxes of sketchbooks, diaries, correspondence, writings, photographs and casting records that span the whole of Flanagan’s career from the late 1950s to 2009. Our online archive offers access to this catalogue of records, with 2,500 scanned documents available to view. However for various reasons not all our records are available online. If you are interested in visiting us in person please contact us.
If you are interested in searching our online ARCHIVE you have two options. Either browsing using the HIERARCHY as your starting point or the INDEX.
The hierarchy
The structure of an archive catalogue is hierarchical. This structure operates in much the same way as the folders stored on a computer, where a folder may contain one or more associated folders and files. Here the folders represent groups of records called series.
The main series are:
JBF/1 Sketches, maquettes and writings, 1965-2009
JBF/2 Diaries, 1976-2006
JBF/3 Photographic material, c.1920-2009
JBF/4 Audio visual material, 1982-2009
JBF/5 Press and printed material, 1966-2009
JBF/6 Operational papers, 1959-2009
JBF/7 Other interests and research, 1964-2008
The Index
The INDEX is a list of all the files contained within the archive catalogue. They are identical to those in the hierarchy but arranged as an alphabetised list.
Our archive and library are open to researchers by appointment. To make a booking click here
Please contact us at the estate in the first instance as we will be able to advise you whether an artwork is available for loan and if it is whom best to contact.
