‘I always find myself thinking back to the people, the landscape and the language’ says Hull-born artist ahead of Ferens performance 22nd July 2019 Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is back home this week with a futuristic performance that encourages audiences to think about our role in the future of our city and the planet. We grabbed him ahead of his unique performance, Kingstupon Hull Stumption, that takes place at Ferens Art Gallery this Thursday (July 25). Why is a […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtFerens Art GalleryIs This Planet Earth?Patrick CoyleUK City of Culture
One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award 26th June 2019 One of the first artworks gifted to Hull by Thomas Ferens has won a prestigious award that will allow it to be preserved and displayed for future generations. The Night School (1892) by Edgar Bundy (1862-1922) was first displayed in the Hull Autumn Exhibition in 1907. The Ferens Art Gallery is the recipient of £4,573 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News ArtCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEdgar BundyFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThomas FerensWoodmansterne Art Conservation Awards
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 7th June 2019 If you still haven’t made Friday night plans by now, we are here to help. Two classics – one a screening of a silent comedy and another a famous opera – are taking place in the city tonight. Then Don’t miss Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day, a visit from your favourite men in tights and one […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Truck TheatreLord Mayor
Futuristic performance set for Ferens Art Gallery 7th June 2019 Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is bringing a futuristic performance to Ferens Gallery next month It is part of the gallery’s current contemporary art exhibition, Is This Planet Earth?, that runs until Sunday 28 July. Coyle’s performance, Kingstupon Hull Stumption, is a guided walking tour of a fictional water-bottling plant, where he will speak a futuristic […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture What's on Ferens Art Gallery
First look at new inflatable Ferens Art Gallery exhibition 16th May 2019 An interactive exhibition that brings together science and art is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend. Opening on Saturday, Microbes is the Ferens Art Gallery’s family-focused summer exhibition. It’s an engaging sensory landscape of giant inflatable microbes, allowing children to learn more about microbes as well as have fun. This brand new exhibition brings […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art Gallery
Futuristic art exhibition lands at Ferens this weekend 30th April 2019 A futuristic and interactive sci-fi exhibition is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend. Is This Planet Earth? features curious life-forms and strange landscapes created by nine artists. In their sculptures, paintings, sound-art, performance art and videos, every colour and sensation is heightened. The exhibition is as an offering to aliens who visit us in […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryIs This Planet Earth?
Magical outdoor event set for Hull this weekend 30th April 2019 A magical and immersive outdoor event is coming to Hull on Friday. The Witching Hour is the latest offering from Absolutely Cultured and takes place in East Park at 9.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. The brand-new outdoor performance has been commissioned for Hull and Wirral by Absolutely Cultured and Wirral Borough of Culture 2019. […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely Cultured
Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists 11th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery is inviting visitors to explore the creative minds and thought-processes of its world-renowned artists. Artists spanning various different centuries, subjects and art forms are on display at the gallery. Watch exhibitions assistant Stephanie Jones talk us through the exhibition below – The exhibition, inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Sir Thomas […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Ferens Art Gallery
Ferens acquires work by world-class East Yorkshire artist Ian McKeever 8th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by one of the region’s most celebrated artists with a generous grant from Art Fund. The stunning triptych – a canvas in three parts – is called, Portrait of a Woman, and was recently displayed at the gallery as part of the exhibition, Ian McKeever: Paintings 1992-2017. The […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryMcKeever
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 29th March 2019 If the finest details of your weekend are already planned out, then well done, you. We have sent you a medal. For the rest of us, the fun and frolics with which to fill the gaps in your calendar are plentiful. With IETM 2019 and Heads Up Festival taking place in the city this weekend, it is […] Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHeads Up FestivalHull MinsterIETM 2019
7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme 26th March 2019 It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that might just help you out. Grab an extremely ‘Ull gift Get yourself to Chance Gifts in Savile Street to find Hull-inspired gifts include a pair of […] Read more Business Ferens Museums News Bonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsParagon ArcadeTrinity MarketVegan
IETM 2019 in Hull: All you need to know 26th March 2019 Movers and shakers from across the cultural globe are heading to Hull this weekend for the annual IETM meeting. IETM – a worldwide network of more than 500 performing arts groups and artists from more than 50 countries – has chosen the city for its first meeting of all its members in the UK since […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on IETM 2019
