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SUNLIGHT is the first major survey of the work of British artist Roger Ackling (1947-2014) and the most significant exhibition of his work to date. For 50 years, Ackling consistently made objects by burning wood - focussing sunlight through the lens of a hand-held magnifying glass to scorch repeated patterns of lines on the surface. SUNLIGHT will introduce Ackling's work to a new generation of audiences, prompting important conversations about the status of the object, the significance of material, the processes of making and the transformative power of display. The exhibition is developed in partnership with the Artist's Estate, Annely Juda Fine Art, the Henry Moore Institute and the Pier Arts Centre, and is supported by Norfolk Museums Service, Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, East Anglia Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation, Norwich University of the Arts and Art Fund.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
holding space features nearly 50 works from Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Art collection, dating from 1964 to the present day. The exhibition marks the year in which the Timothy Gurney Gallery was inaugurated as a space dedicated to the display of modern and contemporary art. The works in holding space explore our interaction with the spaces which surround us and how they function in our lives. The display presents new works in the collection from leading contemporary artists including Ibrahim Mahama, Beatrice Gibson and Florence Peake - some of which are on show for the first time. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Michael Andrews, Elisabeth Frink, Georgina Starr and Bruce Lacey. We are grateful to Art Fund, Contemporary Art Society, The Friends of the Norwich Museums, Norfolk Contemporary Art Society and Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund for their support.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
The Lost Estate is a new photographic series of six large-scale images by artists Daniel & Clara which explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through imagined narratives, taking place in the gardens of a country estate. Daniel & Clara are based in Essex, UK. They work across moving image, photography, performance, and mail art to explore the nature of human experience, perception and reality. The Lost Estate was commissioned by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and supported by High House Artist Residency. The exhibition is sponsored by East Anglia Art Fund.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Catherine Maude Nichols (1847-1923) was born in Norwich and lived all her life in the city. A prolific and gifted artist, she was able to sustain a successful professional career - unusual for a woman of the time - and deserves to be better known today. This exhibition showcases a range of Nichols' work, with a particular focus on her drypoint etchings, but also displaying watercolours and drawings. Detailed evocations of Norwich views sit alongside atmospheric, at times brooding, images of Norfolk's reed beds and meadows, while scenes from her travels include watercolours of Cornish cliffs and prints of a Chateau near Fontainebleau and Bristol's suspension bridge. Drawing on Norwich Castle's collection of 135 paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by the artist, Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark is a wonderful opportunity to discover the work of this talented artist who was determined to live life on her own terms.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Join us for Sensory Sunday at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery. This will be a chance to explore our galleries at a more relaxed pace. We'll dim the lights and reduce video and audio where we can. There'll also be a comfy quiet space in case you need a few minutes out. Our friendly front of house team will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit. Sensory Sunday may particularly suit visitors who are Neurodivergent and prefer a calmer, quieter sensory environment.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
We are proud to present a British Sign Language tour of our current exhibition SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling, for d/Deaf visitors who use BSL. The tours will be delivered by Daniel Jillings, a local young historian. Daniel is profoundly Deaf and a full BSL user. Please note this is a BSL tour with no spoken English. The museum will be open after-hours for this special event.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
An exciting opportunity to explore Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery for free as part of Heritage Open Days. Explore one of the city's renowned landmarks. Discover exceptional collections of fine and decorative arts, archaeology, and natural history. The museum and galleries will be open and filled with family-friendly activities, offering an opportunity to spend quality time together and participate in hands-on activities for all ages. The medieval Keep is currently closed to visitors as it undergoes a major transformation to reinstate its medieval floors and rooms, so that everyone can experience a Norman royal palace and its many stories.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Our multisensory Snaplings sessions investigate a different theme inspired by our museum collections each month. Each session follows the pace of our tiny explorers, providing plenty of time and space for little ones to follow their interests and make their own discoveries! Each child ticket will allow you to book one adult ticket. All tickets include museum entry for the whole day. The location of Snaplings can vary within the museum, a member of the Learning Team will be at the entrance to greet you and take you to the space.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Snapdragons sessions (for 2-4s) build on the multisensory approach of Snaplings (for 0-2s), getting us moving around the galleries to bring in further opportunities for chatting, investigation and shared discovery. Each session will see us getting stuck in and hands on as we explore the different treasures the museum has to offer! Each child ticket will allow you to book one adult ticket. All tickets include museum entry for the whole day. The location of Snapdragons can vary within the museum, but a member of the Learning Team will be at the entrance to greet you and take you to the space.
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