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Brian DuffyOne Letter

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Deaf Vision

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New World OrderSummer Programme 2025

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Alaa Abu AsadWild Plants of Palestine

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Jumana MannaForagers

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Mykola RidnyiMazepa's Ride

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Morgan QuaintanceAvailable Light

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Kin Structures present... rooting

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Highlights

Event 20 May

Community Interest Event

Event 22 May

Book Launch & In Conversation'William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love' by Philip Hoare

Event 31 May

Clothes Swap with Beyond Reflections

Event 14 June

In Conversation with Morgan Quaintance

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NEW EXHIBITIONS OPENING 31 MAY! 📆 New World Order Preview: Friday 30 May, 6–8pm This summer, John Hansard Gallery presents a compelling exploration of artistic responses to our rapidly evolving global landscape. New World Order brings together diverse voices from across the UK and around the world, fostering solidarity in increasingly divisive times through the unique perspectives of artists with varied lived experiences. In an era characterised by geopolitical instability and shifting power dynamics, artists offer vital alternative perspectives on conflict and division. Through examinations of botany, community building, historical reflection, land rights, and domestic spaces, these exhibitions invite us to reimagine our relationship with the world around us. New World Order features: Alaa Abu Asad Jumana Manna Morgan Quaintance Mykola Ridnyi Kin Structures We will be profiling all of the contributing artists and exhibitions in the coming days. Link in bio to learn more 🔗 #JHGNewExhibitions #Exhibitions #Art #ContemporaryArt #NewWorldOrder #Southampton #AlaaAbuAsad #JumanaManna #MorganQuaintance #MykolaRidnyi #KinStructures #SotonArts #SouthamptonEvents #ComingSoon Images: 1) Alaa Abu Assad, Horror Plant, Japanese knotweed in a rectangular pot, Vienna, 2019. Courtesy the artist 2) Jumana Manna, Foragers, film still, 2022. Courtesy the artist 3) Morgan Quaintance, Available Light, film still, 2025. Courtesy the artist 4) Mykola Ridnyi, Mazepa’s Ride, production still, 2025. Courtesy the artist 5) Kin Stuctures. Photo: Humothy
My name is Louise and I work as a Gallery Assistant. Those of you who know me will know how much I love a good hat, you can always find me wearing one of my collection whilst working in the gallery. . Today I visited @ght_soton to see their current exhibition Hidden in Stone. I have always lived in Southampton and known about our Jurassic coast. This exhibition showed me more interesting and amazing images of this time. . 1. The scull of the Kimmeridge Pliosaur is huge and incredibly complete. I am wearing my new purple cap. I know, another new hat!! . 2. 'Product Extinction', a newly-commissioned, collaborative artwork made by BA Fine Art Students at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. . 3. Replica of Ursus Spelaeus Skull. . 4. 'Chalk Seas: Image Captions' by Mark Wilton. . 5. Cast of a young woman buried 30-31,000 years ago. . . #JHGGalleryAssistants #GodHouseTower #JurassicCoast #Dorset #History #UniversityOfSouthampton #WinchesterSchoolOfArt #WeAreUoS #MarkWilton #Southampton #Exhibition #SotonArts #SouthamptonEvents
EVENT ALERT! 🚨 Community Interest Event Tuesday 20 May, 6–8pm FREE, book tickets in bio 🔗 Come and find out more about our Ambassador Programme and explore what community means to you! What is the Ambassadors Programme: JHG Ambassadors Programme is a chance for community to get involved in shaping the Gallery’s Engagement & Learning programme. Who it is for: Local people who are interested in playing an active role in their communities. The programme is about openness, creativity, and an interest to explore new ways of doing things. You might be leading on small do-it-yourself, local projects, volunteering, or working part-time with a small local charity or community group. Your input is essential: The programme is based on the values of co-ownership. Together you will shape and grow the Ambassadors Programme and work towards our Community Takeover exhibition in 2026. Access and inclusion: All ages 18+ are welcome. John Hansard Gallery is committed to overcoming barriers to inclusion. Childcare support, public transport and some access costs can be covered. If you have any access requirements, contact [email protected]. This event will be facilitated by local creative, Anna Carr (@annacarolinecarr). Anna is a theatre maker, singer, and sound artist exploring themes of voice, autobiography, and journeys. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, you will have the chance to pick up an Information Pack and application form on the day. Food will be provided. If you have any dietary or access requirements, please email [email protected] on booking your place. Spaces are limited, so if you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place on Eventbrite. #JHGCommunity #Community #Southampton #LetsCreate #SouthamptonEvents #SotonCommunity @uos_engagement @chaos_southampton @uni_southampton @uni_southampton_wsa @aceagrams 📷: @nosamalcolm