Syd Barrett - Commemoration and Recent Events

Commemoration and Recent Events

In March 2011 the book Barrett: The Definitive Visual Companion to the Life of Syd Barrett was published by Essential Works, as authorised by the Barrett family. This large format illustrated book collected and catalogued for the first time all of Barrett's existing paintings and artworks along with photographs by Barrett himself, many of his letters and many unseen and rare photographs of Barrett and Pink Floyd. The book was said to show that 'Barrett's work evinces the true emotive quality of a real artist, a passion that's evident even in a simple illustration of a turtle' Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung suggested "this book is a sensation ... The most amazing coffee table book in years." An exhibition accompanying the publication was held at The Idea Generation Gallery in London from 18 March to 10 April 2011 showing a large selection of Barrett's original artworks and letters.