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A major exhibition celebrating the work of artist Jyll Bradley (until 2 November 2025)

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Bitesize: Exploring 'Running and Returning'

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Sir Joshua Reynolds 'Portrait of Mai' to visit The Box in 2026

NPG 7153. Portrait of Mai (Omai), Sir Joshua Reynolds c 1776, Oil on canvas; 236 x 145.5cm. Image courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, London and Getty.

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