Dorich House Museum — Attraction in London

I was really looking forward to my visit at the Dorich House Museum. I absolutely love art and have been captivated by Dora Gordine’s story for a long time. Although the collection and grounds did not disappoint, the same cannot be said for the staff. Lynesse (I think that’s how you spell her name) could not have tried harder to make me feel out of place. She was cold, she was off, she was rude - but treated the other [white] patrons a lot differently. Despite Dorich House Museum making a blanket statement in 2020 attesting to its commitment to be anti-racist I don’t believe Lynesse got the message. It’s such a shame as the Dorich House Museum platforms art from different cultures, however, it seems that living people of colour are still not welcome within...

Dorich House Museum is a hidden gem located in Kingston upon Thames, London, once the studio home of Russian sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband, Richard Hare. The house, built in the 1930s, is an architectural marvel, blending Art Deco with Modernist styles, and serves as a tribute to Gordine's life and work. Inside, the museum showcases her sculptures, paintings, and personal collections, offering a rare glimpse into her artistic process. The top-floor studio provides beautiful views over Richmond Park, adding to the serene, intimate atmosphere. It’s a fascinating stop for art lovers interested in 20th-century sculpture and...

The opportunity to see where an artist worked as well as their work is always special, and Dorich House is an interesting building in its own right, as well as housing Dora Gordine's sculpture studio and, on the top floor, impressive apartment rooms and roof terrace (open to visitors). You need to book free visits in advance and we practically had the house to ourselves, an added bonus. After our tour and watching the informative 20min biographical film, our welcoming and knowledgeable host served us with tea and cakes in the garden -- you don't get that kind of service...