The Ken Cuthbert Retrospective Exhibition opens at 142 Gallery in Felixstowe in 2026.
Ken Cuthbert spent a long time looking at the Suffolk coast. The light here is particular — it changes quickly, it comes off the water at angles you do not get inland, and it does things to colour that painters have been trying to capture for centuries. Cuthbert was one of the ones who got close.
The exhibition
The retrospective brings together work from across his career. Early pieces alongside later ones. The development is visible — not in the sense that the early work is worse, but in the sense that you can see an artist learning to trust what he sees rather than what he thinks he should see.
The gallery at 142 is a good space for this kind of work. Small enough that you are never far from a painting, large enough that the works have room to breathe.
142 Gallery
142 Gallery is one of Felixstowe's better-kept secrets. It operates without the overhead of a commercial gallery, which means it can show work that is interesting rather than work that is guaranteed to sell. The Cuthbert retrospective is the kind of show that justifies that approach.
Visiting
The gallery is open during normal hours. Entry is free. The exhibition runs for several weeks — check the gallery website for exact dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is entry free?
Yes. Entry to the gallery is free.
How long is the exhibition running?
Check the 142 Gallery website for the exact run dates.
Can I buy work from the exhibition?
Some works may be available for sale. Enquire at the gallery.
Where is 142 Gallery?
In Felixstowe town centre. The full address is on the gallery website.
