40 plus years after he parted ways with Pink Floyd and almost 4 years after his death, Syd Barrett is center stage again with the Syd Barrett: Art and Letters exhibit at Idea Generation Gallery in London.
Celebrating the publication of Barrett the book, the exhibit opening on March 18 shares letters to Libby and Jenny, his first girlfriends as well as photos taken in recording sessions and other settings plus sketches and paintings like those below.
Barrett the book is published by Essential Works.
It will be available only in print and only online.
Ordering from the US will set you back £100.00 (including shipping).
Admission at Idea Generation Gallery is Free.
Event runs from March 18 to April 10, 2011.
Monday to Friday: 10 – 6pm and Saturday & Sunday: 12 – 5pm
(* illustration from program notes)