The Holburne is pleased to present a display of recent works by Joshua Donkor (b. 1997, UK), a Ghanian-British painter who grew up in Bath. His work is deeply personal, using portraiture to reflect family history, identities and experiences, exploring how feelings of belonging and estrangement play out through different generations. Donkor approaches portraiture...
Pop, Print, Go! Adult Drop-In Printing Workshop Friday 31 January | 5.30-8pm | £2 per small bag / £4 per large bag This workshop is programmed as part of our January Up Late event. No need to pre-book, just drop-in on the evening. Be inspired by Pop Art! Design and print your own patterned tote...
'Pop' down to the Holburne to celebrate our brand new exhibition after hours. Try your hand at printing Pop Art icons onto tote bags, enjoy drinks in the Garden Cafe with DJ Pable Tinte and book your ticket for our headline lecture on Francis Bacon, with Director Chris Stephens. General admission to our 'Up...
Probably the greatest British painter of the 20th century, Francis Bacon based almost all of his works on photographs. As curator of Iconic, Chris Stephens will reveal that source material and explore the ways it reveals the artist’s ideas and motivations. This event will take place during our January 'Up Late', which will also...
Join a musical evening inspired by the painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), surrounded by his works in our splendid Picture Gallery. Gainsborough was an avid amateur musician known for hosting musical gatherings. The programme includes works by Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787); and Italians Felice Giardini (1716– 1796) and Valentino Nicolai (fl....
Sunday 9 February (Sunday 12 Jan, Sunday 9 Feb, Sunday 9 March, Sunday 13 April) 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 25 places...
Join us for this exciting evening hosted by Joshua Donkor, whose exhibition: I have more souls than one is currently on display at the Holburne. 6-6.45pm join a visual storytelling workshop run by Joshua. 7pm Joshua will be in conversation with Chantel Akworkor - purchase tickets here The Holburne team will also be around throughout...
Joshua Donkor uses portraiture to subvert monolithic portrayals of Black identity. In this discussion with Chantel Akworkor Thompson, an educator and curator based in Ghana, he will share his influences and explain his techniques, rich in personal narrative. This event will take place during our Family Ties 'Up Late' evening, which will also include...