Exhibition Space

 

Confined Creativity: Unveiling the Art of Isolation

a curated collection of art by men at HMP Hull

 

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As unique and challenging environments, prisons are ideal sites for controversial news stories and most media coverage tends to be negative. But prisons are also places where positive things can and do happen. This exciting new exhibition showcases the talent behind our prison walls and will enable visitors to see that the arts in prison can bring people together and have positive impacts for all members of our local community. As a champion of social justice and community engagement, the University of Hull is proud to have worked with HMP Hull to bring this exhibition to life.

 

The exhibition runs from Friday 7th June to Saturday 31st August 2024.

Open daily 10am - 5pm, with late opening Tuesdays 7pm.

 

 


 

Charm of Ink, an exhibition by the Confucius Institute

 

Charm of Ink - Confucius Institute exhib

 

 

A display of Chinese paintings and watercolour art by teachers and students of the Confucius Institute is currently being shown between Teaching Rooms 3 and 4 on the ground floor of the Library.

 

It serves as a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture, showcasing the rich artistic traditions that have flourished for centuries. The artworks on display are the passionate expressions of both teachers and students of the Confucius Institute, reflecting a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and contemporary perspectives.

 

This exhibition runs from Monday 10th June to Sunday 29th September, during the Library's opening hours.

 


 

About the exhibition space

A large exhibition gallery adjacent to the Art Collection enables us to provide a programme of loan exhibitions. The University upgraded this to the highest Government Indemnity standards for 2017 when Hull became UK City of Culture and we saw over 55,000 visitors to the galleries. We were able to launch 2017 with a remarkable exhibition of drawings from the British Museum, including works by Leonardo and Michelangelo.  We have also shown exhibitions in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, Government Art Collection, and the Science Museums Group, and we continue to mount an exciting programme of exhibitions.