Art Articles
Art - Oct 2024
Art in 'Planet Ocean' - Part Two
In the second of two posts highlighting the works of art from our permanent collection that are on display in our 'Planet Ocean' exhibition, we're looking at a distinctive piece of studio pottery by Robert Wallace Martin and paintings by Lionel Ellis, Harold C Harvey and Wyn George.
Art - Oct 2024
Art in 'Planet Ocean' - Part One
There are some wonderful works of art from Plymouth's permanent collection in the 'Planet Ocean' exhibition (until 27 April 2025). In the first of two blog posts, we take a look at paintings by Bryan Wynter, Stanhope Forbes and Herbert Francis Williams-Lyouns and a piece of decorative art by Morel Doucet.
Press Release - Apr 2024
The Box selects artist Paul Rooney for IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund commission
The Box has chosen artist/musician Paul Rooney for a new commission that explores the concept of home during a time of conflict, from the Falklands Conflict of 1982 up to the present day.
Press Release - Feb 2024
Nationally touring exhibition featuring rarely seen works heads to The Box
A major touring exhibition that explores the many different ways in which 20th century and contemporary artists have been inspired by the tradition of South Asian miniature painting will be on display in the St Luke’s church gallery at The Box from 17 February until 2 June 2024.
Art - Dec 2023
Growth, decay and everything in between: Jan van Huysum, Paulus Theodorus van Brussel and Jan Weenix
Lavish arrangements, imaginary bouquets, fruit, flowers, beauty and decay; our online tour of the beautiful ‘Dutch Flowers’ exhibition concludes with artists Jan van Huysum, Paulus Theodorus van Brussel and Jan Weenix.
Art - Dec 2023
Top five things to know about John Akomfrah
If you're new to John Akomfrah's work, here's some essential things to know about this important contemporary filmmaker and visual artist.
Art - Nov 2023
'Portrait of Jacqueline Glanville' by Winifred de Vany
This painting came to The Box unexpectedly in 2022. Jacqueline Glanville - the woman in the portrait - bequeathed it to The Box after she passed away. It’s the work of a woman named Winifred de Vany (1900-1990).
Press Release - Nov 2023
Assistant Curator appointed for the National Gallery’s ‘Triumph of Art’ commission
Plymouth-based Rhys Morgan is one of four Assistant Curators who have been appointed by the National Gallery, and funded by Art Fund, to work on Jeremy Deller’s commission to round off the celebrations for the National Gallery’s Bicentenary year. He will be seconded to The Box – one of the four UK-wide cultural organisations who will partner with the National Gallery on the project.
Press Release - Nov 2023
New artist commission will use the Falklands Conflict to explore the idea of home
The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive, has launched a call out for an artist commission that will connect with the city’s military heritage and explore the idea of home.
Art - Nov 2023
Masters of their craft: van Walscapelle, de Bray and Ruysch
From detailed compositions and bold palettes, to skilful use of colour and light, we continue our tour of the beautiful ‘Dutch Flowers’ exhibition with a look at the work of Jacob van Walscapelle, Dirck de Bray and Rachel Ruysch.
Art - Oct 2023
Capturing Nature's Beauty: Dutch Flower Paintings
The popularity of flower painting emerged in Northern Netherlands as a result of prosperous trade, scientific advancement, and middle-class patronage in Dutch cities in the 17th century. We take a look at three of the artists featured in the 'Dutch Flowers' exhibition: Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder, Balthasar van der Ast and Jan Davidsz. de Heem.
Art - Oct 2023
Kedisha Coakley: Artist Biography
Learn about acclaimed contemporary artist Kedisha Coakley, known for her sculpture, photography and printmaking that reframes history, culture and race. Read a biography covering her art studies, exhibitions, commissions and career in Sheffield and beyond.