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View article Futuristic art exhibition lands at Ferens this weekend

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 […]

View article Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists

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 […]

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View article Ferens acquires work by world-class East Yorkshire artist Ian McKeever

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 […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5th April 2019

It’s another big weekend in Hull, with art shows and after-hours parties dominating the bill. Here are five things to do in the city over the next couple of days. 1. Paragon Arcade After:Hours Paragon Arcade Saturday 6 April 5.30pm-10.30pm Free Paragon Arcade is hosting its monthly street party tomorrow night. After:Hours takes place on […]

View article 11 Easter school holiday activities at Hull museums

11 Easter school holiday activities at Hull museums

4th April 2019

The Easter school holidays are just around the corner in Hull – which means parents and carers of children in the city will be frantically trying to find activities to keep their young ones busy. This year’s Easter holidays, from Friday 5 April to Tuesday 23 April, will see the fantastic museums in the city’s […]

View article 7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme

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 […]

View article First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece

First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece

22nd March 2019

A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday 23 March), but here’s a sneak peek for those that can’t wait. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery until Sunday 23 June. It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van […]

View article 10 family events in Hull for less than £1

10 family events in Hull for less than £1

25th February 2019

1. East Hull Community Farm Barham Road, Bilton Grange Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Free (small charge for groups) See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t miss the shop selling fresh produce from the farm. Get more details here or call 01482 783990. 2. Toddler Time Hull Central Library Mondays 10am […]

View article 11 Hull culture activities in February and March

11 Hull culture activities in February and March

18th February 2019

Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take in cultural activities in the city. Whether it’s art exhibitions, tickets to the theatre or an evening at the ballet, here are some of the best […]

What do visitors think of 2019 Open Exhibition?

18th February 2019

The 52nd annual Open Exhibition is currently on display at the Ferens Art Gallery. 321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of judges consisting of Senior Curator at Humber Street Gallery, Hull, John Heffernan, BBC Arts Correspondent Rebecca Jones, and Visual Artist Ian McKeever RA. This free exhibition […]

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View article 8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums

8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums

15th February 2019

With half-term on Monday and children away from school, parents and carers across the city are desperately putting together last-minute family plans. But they need look no further than the city’s popular museums, where daily activities will be enough to keep the craftiest kids entertained. 1. Crafty Carts Streetlife Museum Monday 18 February, 1pm-3pm Free […]

View article 2019 Open Exhibition celebrates incredible local talent

2019 Open Exhibition celebrates incredible local talent

8th February 2019

It’s one of the highlights of the Ferens’ calendar, hundreds of local artists all displaying their talents at one of the region’s premier art galleries – and this year’s exhibition doesn’t disappoint. 321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of judges consisting of Senior Curator at Humber Street […]