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Beryl Cook Retrospective Celebrates Community and Queer Culture

1/18/2026

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A major retrospective of British artist Beryl Cook opens in Plymouth, titled 'Pride and Joy', coinciding with the centenary of Cook's birth.
The exhibition features over 80 paintings and highlights themes of community, body positivity, and queer culture.
Terah Walkup, curator, notes that Cook's art captures marginalized identities with affection and honesty.
Jemima Laing of Plymouth City Council notes Cook's impact on the city's cultural landscape.

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A major retrospective of British artist Beryl Cook opens in Plymouth, titled 'Pride and Joy', coinciding with the centenary of Cook's birth.
The exhibition features over 80 paintings and highlights themes of community, body positivity, and queer culture.
Terah Walkup, curator, notes that Cook's art captures marginalized identities with affection and honesty.
Jemima Laing of Plymouth City Council notes Cook's impact on the city's cultural landscape.