The UEA Collection of Abstract and Constructivist Art, Architecture and Design was begun in 1968 with a modest capital grant from the University Council. Peter Lasko and Alastair Grieve, of the School of Fine Arts and Music, became the founding honorary curators and worked together to identify works for the Collection. Beginning from the perspective of 1960s kinetic art and multiples, they developed an interest in the non-objective and constructive art movements of the 20th century, such as the English Vorticists, the Russian Suprematists and Constructivists, the Dutch De Stijl Group and the German Bauhaus School. This led them to consider not only sculpture, paintings and graphics but also aspects of design such as architectural models and furniture.
The first works acquired included Bomberg�s drawing Study for Ju Jitsu, chairs by Gerrit Reitveld and Le Corbusier as well as prints by Richard Lohse, Joseph Albers and Victor Vasarely. Since then, the collection has grown to include over 400 works by artists who share a fascination with basic geometric shapes and bold primary colours.
You can find out more about different aspects of the University Collection by clicking on one of the links below.
Pieces from this collection are currently on display across campus or available to view in store through appointment. For further details please contact [email protected].
 Painting, Sculpture and Graphics |
 Furniture |
 Architectural Models |
