Exhibition Articles
Press Release - Jan 2023
'The Bridges by Night' by Douglas Walter Lang
This work of art, which can be seen on display in our 'People and Place: Art Collection Showcase' until 18 February 2024, shows the two largest bridges that cross the River Tamar, linking Devon with Cornwall. It's titled ‘The Bridges by Night’.
Press Release - Dec 2022
Final few weeks to see British Art Show 9
The UK’s most exciting touring exhibition of contemporary art is heading into the home straight.
Press Release - Nov 2022
2023 exhibition programme is revealed
International artists, significant national loans, important collections and a celebration of one of Plymouth’s most famous artists: The Box is thrilled to unveil an ambitious programme of exhibitions for 2023. Organised into three seasons, the programme complements a range of permanent collection displays and will weave historical and contemporary art and objects together to help audiences understand more about the world today, as well as the importance of history and creativity.
News - Nov 2022
Top Tips for visiting British Art Show 9
Have you seen British Art Show 9 yet, or are you thinking of visiting again? We hope this information will help you plan your time and get the most out of your experience.
Press Release - Nov 2022
Local artists join forces for British Art Show 9 engagement programme
Five local artists are working on an exciting programme of activities with diverse audiences across Plymouth, giving them a range of experiences and a chance to get inspired by the city’s major British Art Show 9 (BAS9) exhibition, which is on display at The Box, KARST, The Levinsky Gallery and MIRROR until 23 December (8 January at The Box).
Press Release - Oct 2022
The countdown is on to the opening of 'British Art Show 9'
The Box and three of Plymouth’s other top arts venues are counting down the days until the start of British Art Show 9 (BAS9).
Art - Aug 2022
From Persia to Paisley to Plymouth.....
This beautiful outfit is one of many currently on display in our ‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ exhibition. The show gives a great insight into our costume and textiles collection, which isn’t often displayed, and the stories that connect the garments and accessories it contains with Plymouth.
Press Release - Aug 2022
New solo presentation by international artist Maurizio Anzeri brings 'On The Move' exhibition to a stunning close
A new series of works by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri, now on display in The Levinsky Gallery at the University of Plymouth, mark the culmination of the 'On The Move' exhibition (until 11 September).
Art - Aug 2022
because the night belongs to us - Plymouth After Dark commissions
Throughout our Plymouth After Dark community engagement project, we commissioned artists, musicians and other creative people to make new work that explored various peoples experiences of the city at night, all of which were included in 'because the night belongs to us'.
Art - Aug 2022
George Shaw: The Local - Moving forwards, moving on
We’ve been exploring the three different areas in the ‘George Shaw: The Local’ exhibition over the last few weeks, and here we take a look at the third and final chapter.
Art - Jul 2022
Plaster People and Present Traces - Blonde by Maurizio Anzeri
When you arrive at The Box this group of works by Italian artist, Maurizio Anzeri are one of the first things you see. They use everyday items to create something altogether different, and also give an insight into Anzeri’s wide ranging artistic practice.
Press Release - Jul 2022
Artists announced for final leg of British Art Show 9 in Plymouth
British Art Show 9 (BAS9), Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark contemporary art exhibition, will culminate in Plymouth this autumn (8 October – 23 December), after successful showings in Aberdeen, Wolverhampton and Manchester. 37 artists have been confirmed for this fourth and final stop on the national tour, which brings the work of some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists to four cities every five years.