Southampton City Art Gallery Curators Symposium
Fantastic day on 11 October – Southampton City Art Gallery ran a ‘Curators Symposium’.
Hosted by the City Council’s Learning Officer Liza Morgan, the event was attended by art enthusiasts from across the region and we were treated to a day of talks and tours designed to explain how the gallery works, how it acquires works and its relationship with the world especially the world of art.
Southampton City Art Gallery is one of the top regional galleries in the UK and maintains its position with a good mixture of ‘older’ pieces alongside up to date contemporary works. Its latest exhibition for instance is on the Pre-Ralphaelite Brotherhood.
A few images from the day… S
Southampton City Art Gallery is a free gem in the South. Its permanent collection is renowned. Its changing exhibitions are always worth a visit.
https://www.southamptoncityartgallery.com/
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