Art

View article Humber Street Sesh recruits graffiti stars to bring colour and creativity

Humber Street Sesh recruits graffiti stars to bring colour and creativity

29th July 2019

Two world-renowned street artists are heading to Hull to bring a burst of colour to this year’s Humber Street Sesh. Hong Kong’s Bao Ho and Anny Chong have taken inspiration from Hull’s landmarks to decorate walls in the Fruit Market before and during the two-day event this weekend. Bao and Anny will create large colourful artworks […]

View article ‘I always find myself thinking back to the people, the landscape and the language’ says Hull-born artist ahead of Ferens performance

‘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 […]

View article One of Ferens Art Gallery’s earliest pieces receives conservation award

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 […]