Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking: 50 Years of the Chartwell Project

"Since its establishment in 1974, Chartwell has championed the importance of creative visual thinking. For 50 years, its philanthropic work, educational initiatives and art collecting have fostered deep connections between people and contemporary art, rooted in the belief that art can change how we think about and understand our place in the world. Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking are the four pillars of Chartwell's mission to work towards a common goal of shared knowledge, love and commitment to creative humanity. Published to celebrate Chartwell's 50th anniversary, this landmark book conveys the passion and energy of the Chartwell Project as guided by Rob Gardiner's vision. Illustrating over 150 significant artworks selected from the Chartwell Collection with accompanying texts that offer insights into the art, artists and remarkable history of the Chartwell Project, this publication demonstrates the integral role creative thinking and making plays in our lives and its potential to create positive change"--cover.