Browse the catalogue of artworks spanning Flanagan’s career and locate his works in collections around the world
From my point of view there are no new materials. All materials are sculptural. I experience the physical world in nature and the physical world in our built structures, as sculptural… I appreciate material in time and space. I find it exciting to the eyes.
Visit our FAQs if you need help locating an artwork or require some information about the details and relationships we provide for each work
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.
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.
All copyright enquiries should be addressed to The Bridgeman Art Library. However if you would like to discuss your ideas first please contact us at the Estate. Visit our contacts page for more information.
We enable a full exploration of Barry Flanagan’s work, and its contributions to culture and artistic practice. To read more visit this page.
Our archive and library boasts the most comprehensive collection of research materials relating to Barry Flanagan and his artistic practice. The site includes links between pages for artworks, publications, exhibitions and archive files. Related archival documentation is tied to artworks and exhibitions, while exhibited and published works are connected to shows, books and journals. This interconnectivity encourages exploration and supports countless avenues of research.