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...
Featuring major names of 20th century art including Francis Bacon, Peter Blake, Pauline Boty, Richard Hamilton, Gerhard Richter and Andy Warhol, Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol brings rarely-seen works together to explore the ways artists are inspired by photography. The exhibition focuses on the period in the mid 20th century, particularly...
We are pleased to present the first exhibition in the UK by Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Texas, US) this spring. Born in Texas in 1989, his hand-crafted works employ techniques from West African weaving, quilting from the American South and European tapestry-making to create works that explore American history, African American and queer identity,...
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...
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....
Pop, Print, Go! Family Drop-in Workshop Tuesday 18 February | 10.30am-12.30pm | £2 per small bag / £4 per large bag No need to book, just drop-in on the day. Be inspired by Pop Art! Design and print your own patterned tote bag. Work with bold colours and iconic images to make an accessory that...
Family Drop-In Workshop – Wonderful Weaves Wednesday 19 February | 2-3.30pm | FREE No need to book, just drop-in on the day. A fun, simple weaving workshop inspired by the tapestry textiles of Diedrick Brackens. Enjoy lovely tactile materials and make a mini masterpiece to keep. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all...
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...