Tate acquires vast archive of British surrealist Ithell Colquhoun

Collection of works by little-known painter will be largest by one artist in Tate’s archiveHer name has largely slipped through the gaps of art history, and those who do know her work may associate her primarily with magic and the occult – but, with the acquisition of a huge archive, Tate is hoping that the artist Ithell Colquhoun will finally get the credit and recognition she deserves as a major figure in British surrealism.Tate has announced that more than 5,000 sketches, drawings