The renaissance of graphic art that has taken place in Britain during the past five years will be the focus of an exhibition opening Thursday, April 8, at the Yale Center for British Art. "Graphic! British Prints Now" will serve as a showcase for some of the best of this recent work, while demonstrating the diversity of the themes and techniques found in British printmaking today. The works that will be on display have been selected from the British Art Center's recent acquisition of prints. The show will also include some of the most innovative artists' books currently being produced. At the center of the exhibition is a group of portfolios (or suites) of prints. Some of these function as anthologies of loosely related images; others contain complex narratives. Several of the portfolios on display were commissioned by the renowned print publisher Paragon Press, which was itself the subject of an exhibition at the British Art Center in 1996. The highlights of the exhibit will include: works by Gary Hume, made with household paint; prints by Ben Langlands and Nikki Bell, exploring how architecture fosters cultural and social relationships; "A Line of Retreat," 10 prints by Hughie O'Donoghue, which are based on his father's experiences during World War II; and "Screen," a portfolio of 10 screenprints by young British video artists, which was commissioned by Charles Booth-Clibborn for the Paragon Press as a sequel to the "London" portfolio of 1992. "Graphic! British Prints Now" will continue through Sunday, June 6. The Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St., is open to the public free of charge 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. For further information, call 432-2800 or visit the center's website at www.yale.edu/ycba. Symposium. In conjunction with the exhibit, the British Art Center will host a symposium exploring contemporary British graphic art from the perspective of the artist, curator and publisher. The event will also investigate issues of artistic, personal and cultural identity which preoccupy British artists today. The symposium will be held 1-5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, at the center. It is free and open to the public. Among the featured speakers will be Ben Langlands, Nikki Bell, Ian McKeever and Adam Lowe, whose works are featured in the new show, and Charles Booth-Clibborn of Paragon Press. The symposium is made possible in part by The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and The British Council. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S '339 Yale homebuyers -- and counting! A house becomes a home on Bristol Street 'Private Censorship and Perfect Choice' Special events pay tribute to Native American culture A Conversation With a Peace Maker Improving health of minorities is top priority, Satcher says The Surgeon General speaks out on some tough issues Yale Opera to present Verdi's adaptation of Shakespearean comedy Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke to talk at Divinity School Graphic! British Prints Now' celebrates state of the art of British printmaking 'Film Fest New Haven to pay tribute to Yale animator Renowned artists to take part in panel and symposium at Yale Art Gallery Scholars will share perspectives on issues in South Asia in series of events Museum hosts recreation of 'Dances for a Building' Visiting philosopher to present talk Venclova is honored by the Lithuanian government Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus|Calendar of Events| Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases|E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page

 Matt Collinshaw's "SCREEN: Untitled" (1997) will be on display in the British Art Center's new exhibit.