Saturday 24 June, 10.10am - 9.15pm: John Hansard Gallery, Southampton Cultural Quarter, Southampton City Art Gallery, God's House Tower
The ferry travel for this away day is very kindly supported by Red Funnel.
We’ll be visiting Southampton Contemporary Art Gallery – John Hansard Gallery to see Ayo Akingbade’s exhibition ‘Show Me The World Mister’ featuring two new film commissions: ‘The Fist’ and ‘Faluyi’. Both films were shot in Nigeria and explore Akingbade’s interest in history, place-making, legacy, and power.
We’ll also visit an exhibition by Billie Zangewa ‘A Quiet Fire’ featuring a new, panoramic collage made from hand-stitched silk, the exhibition challenges the historical stereotypes used to objectify and exploit Black women.
John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art gallery. They support, develop and present great art by outstanding artists from across the world and play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.
On the very same day, we’ll be witnessing a UK first - Southampton’s Cultural Quarter will set to stage a FREE inclusive art, fashion, and music festival, organised by young people.‘What's Next Southampton’ will be held on Saturday, June 24, and is aimed at children, young people, and families.
The event is part of Connecting Culture, a ground-breaking project led by the University of Southampton supported by a £75,000 grant from Arts Council England.
Southampton City Art Gallery will also be exhibiting a show linking to the event with Creative Connections Southampton - bringing together the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and Southampton City Art Gallery & Museums to explore and celebrate people whose stories are linked to Southampton.
Spaces are limited to x20 for this away day. Please book your place by 18th June to make sure you don't miss out!
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