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A middle aged white woman looking directly out at the viewer, holding up a large piece of paper with the question 'How do I give up responsibilities without being ill?' written on it. Her face is serious and focused. This photo is surrounded by a pink border with other statements hand written on it in red pencil, such include 'an image of a conflict'.
Exhibitions

JO SPENCE : FROM FAIRY TALES TO PHOTOTHERAPY | PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE HYMAN COLLECTION

Monday, 18th May 2020 to Sunday, 20th June 2021, 11:00 to 18:00 | Please also check out our offerings online. | Free

Drawn from one of the most comprehensive collections of Jo Spence’s works in the world, From Fairy Tales to Phototherapy focuses on the intersection between arts, health and wellbeing, celebrating her work as a photo therapist in which she used photography as a medium to address personal trauma, reflecting on key moments in her past.

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Frank Bowling | Land of Many Waters

Saturday, 3rd July 2021 to Sunday, 26th September 2021, 11:00 to 18:00

Arnolfini are delighted to announce a major exhibition with pioneering painter Sir Frank Bowling featuring new and recent work, as Frank continues his exploration and experimentation with the painted surface that has marked his extraordinary career.

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Exhibitions

Exquisite Corpse

Tuesday, 18th May 2021 to Sunday, 18th July 2021, 11:00 to 18:00 | The exhibition is open from 18 May 2021 in accordance with Government guidelines around covid. Please also check out our offerings online. | Free entry. Exhibition slots bookable in advance.

Exquisite Corpse was developed in response to the isolation and mental wellbeing challenges experienced by participants during Covid- 19 lockdown as a way to keep people connected through collaborative creativity.

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Grey Areas | Jessie Edwards Thomas

Tuesday, 1st June 2021 to Sunday, 5th September 2021, 11:00 to 18:00 | Free

Jessie Edward Thomas has co-designed and co-produced Grey Areas, a photographic dialogue with five individuals with complex needs who are currently within or have experienced the ‘homelessness pathway’ in Bristol.

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Imaginary Living Room

Tuesday, 1st June 2021 to Sunday, 5th September 2021, 11:00 to 18:00 | Free

The Imaginary Living Room explores ideas of home during lockdown with each participant provided with a disposable camera to create their contribution.

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Stephen Gill

Saturday, 16th October 2021 to Sunday, 16th January 2022, 11:00 to 18:00

In Autumn 2021 Arnolfini will be celebrating over thirty years of extraordinary practice from Bristol-born photographer Stephen Gill, drawing together new previously un-exhibited work, alongside works from other iconic series.

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Polly Braden | Holding the Baby

Saturday, 19th February 2022 to Tuesday, 31st May 2022, 11:00 to 18:00 | Exact end date to be confirmed

Holding the Baby is an exhibition of new photographic work by artist Polly Braden, creating a portrait of the strength and resilience of single parent families facing austerity.

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