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Exhibitions Archive

Harland Miller: XXX

Harland Miller: XXX

Harland Miller: XXX 14 March – 31 August 2025 Book here Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller returns to York Art Gallery this March to present ‘XXX’, a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned ‘Letter Paintings’ series. Inspired by his upbringing in 1970s Yorkshire and an itinerant lifestyle in New York, New Orleans, …

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The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co.

The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co.

The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. 27 September 2024 – 23 February 2025 Included in general admission, book here Showcasing over 130 works from the archives of Morris & Co., the original home of the Arts & Crafts textile designer, William Morris, this inspirational exhibition will celebrate the designer, his work, influence and legacy in UK wallpaper innovation. Featuring prints …

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National Treasures: Monet in York ‘The Water-Lily Pond’

National Treasures: Monet in York ‘The Water-Lily Pond’

National Treasures: Monet in York ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ 10 May – 8 September 2024 Book now Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery on 10 May 2024. Painted by one of the founders of the Impressionist movement Claude Monet (1840-1926), ‘ …

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The Aesthetica Art Prize 2024

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2024

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2024 16 February – 21 April 2024 Book now York Art Gallery will host the Aesthetica Art Prize for the twelfth year this February. The exhibition features the work of 20 artists covering a vast range of media, from drawing to large-scale sculpture to digital media. The Aesthetica Prize champions some of the world’s most significant …

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Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue 

Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue 

Special Exhibition 27 October 2023 – 28 January 2024 Tickets £7 per person Book tickets here  Discover some of the most compelling up-and-coming names in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside works by celebrated artists within the British Museum collection of prints and drawings.  These new acquisitions include works by some of the youngest living artists ever collected by the …

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Bloom

Bloom

Special Exhibition -ENDED 23 June – 8 October 2023 Tickets £8 per person Book tickets here Flowers, plant life and gardens have fascinated and inspired generations of artists. York Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition ‘Bloom’ brings together more than 100 botanical artworks from its collection, alongside key loans, to explore the importance of nature and green spaces for enjoyment, creativity and …

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The Wall of Women

The Wall of Women

Wall of Women Open Now! Included in General admission Book tickets here The ‘Wall of Women’, a new display opened on International Women’s Day (8 March) in the Centre of Ceramic Art, it celebrates and reveals the innovation and creativity of women working with clay from the early 20th century to the present day. Containing …

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Aesthetica Art Prize 2023

Aesthetica Art Prize 2023

24 March – 4 June 2023 Free admission Book here Art has the power to unite. It is transformative. It takes us to new places, and introduces us to new cultures, but most importantly, it reminds us of our humanity. We see and understand creativity as a form of expression and a way to convene, discuss and make sense …

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Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature’s Young Rebels

Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature’s Young Rebels

Special Exhibition 10 February – 4 June 2023 Tickets £6 per person Book here An exciting exhibition spotlighting famous rebels in children’s literature is currently on view at York Art Gallery in February 2023. The British Library touring exhibition features perennial favourites such as Pippi Longstocking, Jane Eyre, Matilda and Dirty Bertie. ‘Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature’s Young Rebels’ (10 February – 4 …

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Treasures from the Stores

Treasures from the Stores

Now Open Included in admission Book tickets here Treasures from the Stores showcases artworks that haven’t been on display before, or for a long time, including Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn Monroe’, alongside some of the most loved jewels of the collection.   York Art Gallery’s collection was established in 1882 and through gifts, bequests and …

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