Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend 16th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow. Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry Moore, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryJames RussellReflection: British Art in an Age of Change
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 14th August 2019 Your weekly events round-up starts early this week. With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases not only some fantastic unsigned bands but also some of the city’s best street food, craft beer and shopping. Here are 5 things to do […] Read more Ferens Museums News What's on East Riding TheatreHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterOld TownRSPBTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape 13th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Barbara HepworthBridget RileyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDavid HockneyElisabeth FrinkEric RaviliousGillian WearingGraham DeanHenry MooreHull Culture and LeisureJames RussellReflectionThe Ingram CollectionVictoria Sin
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
‘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
