17/06/2026
As part of our Revolutionary season, we are delighted to host a new solo exhibition by Simon Brewster. On display through Bucks Art Weeks until 21st June, these works respond to Milton’s revolutionary writings as well as the distressed walls, historic architecture, and unique atmosphere of his only surviving residence.
From revolving installations to low reliefs and angelic assemblages, Brewster’s works respond to meanings of the word 'revolutionary'. They are displayed throughout the historic rooms of Milton's Cottage, where Milton completed his epic masterpiece 'Paradise Lost', and are shown alongside rare first editions of Milton’s radical political tracts as well as his poetry. Evoking Milton’s universal themes of creation, destruction, loss and redemption, Brewster rolls back layers of time in homage to the physical infrastructure as well as the imaginary possibilities of this unique literary landmark – a 16th century farmworkers’ dwelling that for a brief, extraordinary period was home to one of our greatest writers.
The exhibition is included with entry to Milton’s Cottage. Admission prices are £7 / £6 for concessions / free for carers and children under 16. There is free car parking for visitors behind the museum on the Deanway in Chalfont St Giles.
Simon Brewster is a British artist and art teacher who works across media. His work was selected for the 2025 ING Discerning Eye exhibition at the Mall Galleries as well as the 2020 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. He is the tutor for Scout Hut Artists, a series of weekly art sessions held at the Scout Hut in Chalfont St. Peter.
