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BSL Culture Night

Poetry@JHG 2025. Photo Nosa Malcolm.

John Hansard Gallery is proud to be working in partnership with BSL Celebration to host several events as part of Southampton BSL Fest.

To book your FREE ticket contact: hello@bslcelebration.com

Join us for a Deaf Art Exhibition Tour, with BSL performances and a talk about the history of BSL. Tickets are free but donations are very welcome.

The event also includes performances by comedian Gavin Lilley and visual vernacular artist, Ishtiaq Hussain. Find out about the group exhibition Deaf Vision from local artist and co-curator Vicky Barber-Crimes, and enjoy a presentation on the modern history of BSL from deaf historian Peter Brown.

Pay bar. Doors open 6.15pm. Suitable for ages 12+

Spaces are very limited. To keep gallery events free, please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to come.

BSL Celebration was formed in 2022 and promotes the TakingBSLForward movement, showcasing and celebrating British Sign Language (BSL) with a wider public and works in partnership with longstanding BSL allies.

 

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