Andrew Lambirth

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<strong>Margaret Mellis: A Life in Colour</strong><br /> <em>Until 31 August</em><br /> <strong><br /> Constructed: 40 Years of the UEA Collection</strong><br /> <em>Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, until 14 December</em>

issue 12 July 2008

Margaret Mellis: A Life in Colour
Until 31 August

Constructed: 40 Years of the UEA Collection

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, until 14 December


The painter and construction-maker Margaret Mellis has led a remarkable and productive life, though sadly she is now living out the remainder of her existence in the twilight of Alzheimer’s, confined to bed and unable to work.

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