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Join us for the preview evening of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey, one of the headline exhibitions of Bristol Photo Festival 2026.

Be among the first to explore this landmark exhibition, bringing together more than 150 photographs, films, installations and textile works spanning four decades of Gregory’s pioneering practice.

Expect an evening of art, conversation and celebration as we mark the opening of the exhibition at Arnolfini and Bristol Photo Festival’s Opening Week.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter, a first-time visitor or joining us for the festival, we’d love you to celebrate with us.

Free entry. All are welcome. RSVP via Eventbrite.

Stay on for the Bristol Photo Festival Opening Party from 8pm in Arnolfini Theatre with a special live show by three of Bristol’s most compelling musical artists. Tickets are on sale now via Headfirst.


The exhibition was originated by Whitechapel Gallery, London, where it was first shown (8 October 2025 – 1 March 2026) with the subsequent tour organised in collaboration with Arnolfini, Bristol. Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey has been generously supported by Freelands Foundation.

Image credit: Autoportrait, 1989-90 © Joy Gregory. All rights reserved, DACS Images


About the Artist

Joy Gregory

Joy Gregory (b.1959, UK) is a graduate of Manchester Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art. She has developed a practice which is concerned with social and political issues with…

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