The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture is the only museum in Europe dedicated to a living artist. Andrew had always dreamed of opening a museum to share with the world his unique approach to life and art. He wanted the museum to be a vibrant space to display examples of work he had created over the decades and to stage events that would share his vision and skill for curating performance and spectacle.
This Artistic Adventure started when in 1988 Andrew & Michael Davis purchased a redundant space in Berriew, Mid Wales. In 1991 their dream became a reality when the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture (ALMOS) opened to the public. Designed by Michael, the conversion and building works were funded partially by themselves along with grant aid and donations from patrons.
Within the museum you will find pieces of sculpture, mirrored portraits, water colours, jewellery and photos from the mid-sixties to the present day. On display, you will also find personal items, created by Andrew for the late actor Divine, late painter Luciana Martinez de la Rosa and Joan Simon Menkes - Editor of the Beverley Hills Art Magazine 95201, which have been left to the museum by their estates. In addition, you will find Andrew's series of Birds of a Feather, which were created in the late 70's during Andrew's 'mad' period. There are also pieces like the Cosmic Egg, The Living Taj Mahal or Egypt Revisited inspired by his fantastic journeys.
ALMOS is a small independent museum and a registered charity, run by a Board of Trustees. Income is received from entrance fees, Friends' subscriptions and retail sales. In addition, we have received some support for capital and revenue expenditure from The Arts Council Wales and The Council of Museums in Wales (now Cymal).
If you would like to become a Friend of the museum and receive a minimum of 10% off all purchases from the museum shop, free entry for yourself and friend and invitations to Andrew's studio – please send a cheque for £20 (made out to ALMOS Ltd) and post it to: Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture, Berriew, Nr Welshpool, Powys SY21 8PJ. Same goes for donations!
Comments
‘Logan has achieved something beyond the reach of any other 20th Century British Sculptor, even Henry Moore: he has managed to open his own museum, dedicated entirely to his own work and carried it off with showbiz flair.’
John Russell Taylor—The Times
‘Dreams are the stuff Andrew Logan and his museum are made of.’
Louisa Buck—Crafts Magazine
‘Andrew's work doesn't offer that much to the would-be catalogue mystifier: if you start saying anything too pretentious about it, it sort of laughs in your face. It's hard to place, because it doesn't really quite belong anywhere, guilelessly straddling a number of heavily contested boundaries - such as those between art and craft, between art and decoration, between pop and fine, between the profane and sacred. But I don't think this straddling is some sort of ideological position that Andrew has contrived - it's just where he happens to find himself when he makes the work he wants to see.’
Brian Eno
‘The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture will present to the public a condensed and accessible extravaganza devised by the artist to cover the development of world culture.‘
David Elliott—Director Museum of Modern Art, Oxford
Location
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
Berriew,
Nr Welshpool,
Powys SY21 8PJ,
Mid Wales.
Tel: 01686 640689
Berriew is a delightful village, of typical traditional Welsh black & white houses, located on the Montgomeryshire / Shropshire Border.
Awarded the ‘Best Kept Village’ in Wales, it is set in beautiful countryside close to Powis Castle, world famous for its magnificent gardens, and the ancient town of Montgomery. Berriew is on the A438 Welshpool (6 miles)-Newtown (9 Miles).
Public opening times
June, July, August & September:
Saturdays, Sundays & August Bank Holiday Monday - 12 noon to 4 pm
When not open to the public, we will open by prior arrangement, for private visits, educational visits, group visits and weddings.
Admission
£3.00 Adults
£8.00 Families
£1.50 Children, Students and Concessions
Wheelchair access.
Free car & coach parking.
For Hire
The museum is an amazing place to hire, whether it is for a wedding, a private party, a memorial service, or a company board meeting. The museum and staff ensure a relaxed, happy atmosphere, which will astound and delight your guests. You can provide your own food and wine or we will supply it for you. We will even arrange your entertainment or provide you with a list of local suppliers, hotels and B & B's. We will work within your budget and your requirements. We can accommodate from four to ninety, but overall it is our wish that whatever you celebrate at the museum will be in a unique, fabulous, and memorable way! ALMOS will also open at your convenience for coach, tour, or educational visits. If you want, we can arrange an itinerary to view other attractions within the locality such as; Glansevern Gardens, Silver Scenes, Berriew Village or wherever is appropriate for your needs.
Ring 01686 640689 or email for more information.