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Press Release - Dec 2025
Twixmas at The Box
Schools out and many of us are now in holiday mode or dealing with last-minute festive preparations, but if you're thinking about what to do with your family, friends and time off over the next few days or during 'Twixmas' - that strange stretch between Christmas and New Year that seems to have a rhythm all of its own - we hope this handy checklist will help!
Collections - Dec 2025
Collections Insight: Polar specimen gives staff the shivers
This specimen from the herbarium at The Box certainly gave some of the Collections Team the shivers when they came across it recently while they were carrying out an inventory. It’s Cerastium alpinum, more commonly known as Alpine mouse ear or Alpine chickweed, and although it might look pretty humble, it has connections to some historic events and people - and a sad and somewhat gruesome tale of failed survival.
Exhibition - Dec 2025
Meet the artist: Grayson Perry
Artist Grayson Perry doesn't need too much of an introduction. This award-winning well-known artist has frequently graced the UK's galleries, television screens and stages in recent years - and we're currently displaying six of his tapestries at The Box (until 11 January). The tapestries are packed with cultural references and form part of the 'Remember Respond Resist' exhibition. Here are ten top facts about their creator.
Collections - Nov 2025
Collections Insight: Plymouth and Poland Connections
In 1976, a twinning agreement was established between Plymouth and the Polish city of Gdynia to promote international cooperation. It strengthened bonds that had been forged during the Second World War and has included many cultural exchanges since. As part of our 'Remember Respond Resist' exhibition, a display in our first floor Bridge gallery features items from the archives that relate to this relationship between Plymouth and Poland. Here are a few of the highlights.
Press Release - Nov 2025
The Box Plymouth announces ambitious programme for 2026
We're delighted to unveil more details about our 2026 programme which will feature major exhibitions that explore the connections between Plymouth and the South Pacific, celebrate the legacy of two female artists with strong links to the South West, involve important national partnerships and collaboration with young people.
News - Nov 2025
Meet the Makers
The Box is hosting its first ever 'Winter Makers Market' on 22 and 23 November 2025 in the beautiful St Luke's gallery. The event will be a great opportunity to browse and buy from a selection of exceptional local makers and artists - just in time for Christmas! Here's your chance to find out more about some of the many makers who will be there.
Exhibition - Nov 2025
Meet the artist: Honorata Martin
The Box's 'Remember Respond Resist' exhibition includes the first-ever UK showing of Honorata Martin's 2013 film 'About Going Out into Poland'. Discover more about this exciting and award-winning Polish-based artist.
Art - Nov 2025
Collection Insight: 'Primus II’ by Bisila Noha
This beautiful work is a recent addition to the art collection at The Box. It’s called ‘Primus II’ and is the work of Bisila Noha. It was purchased from Thrown by the Contemporary Art Society and then presented to The Box.
Natural History - Nov 2025
Collection Insight: Radiocarbon dating a Woolly Rhino Tooth
Radiocarbon dating has helped piece together human history, showing when early people farmed, built homes or migrated. It’s not perfect – items older than about 50,000 years can’t be dated accurately because there’s too little carbon-14 left in them – but it remains one of our most important tools for understanding the past and the timeline of the Earth’s story and the people who lived here long before written records began. Here's what it's helped us learn about a woolly rhino tooth from the natural history collection.
Reimagining the Film Archive; Spotlight - Nov 2025
Spotlight on Jordan Baseman
We are thrilled to announce that Jordan Baseman has been awarded the 2026 Reimagining the Film Archive 'Emotions' Digital Commission. The commissioned work will launch in June 2026 and be displayed in the Media Lab gallery, presented alongside The Box’s summer 2026 exhibition programme.
Reimagining the Film Archive; Spotlight - Nov 2025
Spotlight on Sadia Pineda Hameed
We are delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2026 Reimagining the Film Archives 'Journeys' Digital Commission is Sadia Pineda Hameed. The commissioned work will be exhibited in the Media Lab, Gallery in February 2026, which links with the 'Journeys with Mai' exhibition at The Box.
Art - Nov 2025
Collection Insight: Execution of a Traitor
Millions of people across the UK have been glued to 'The Celebrity Traitors' over the last few weeks. The first episode alone has been watched by over 12 million. The series has captivated audiences with its mix of plotting, backstabbing, trust and contestants and culminates on 6 November. Who will be victorious? Will those who are Faithful successfully banish all the Traitors in time?