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Art - May 2022
Labelled by Dail Behennah
In response to the ‘Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945’ exhibition, we’re highlighting some of the female artists and sculptors in The Box’s collections. ‘Labelled’ by Dail Behennah was a beautiful installation inspired by our natural history collections that was displayed on the former Museum and Art Gallery’s half landing from February 2009 until March 2010.
History - May 2022
Platinum Jubilee Photography Competition
We’re running a photography competition to capture the 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. You can get involved (and maybe win a great prize too!) by submitting an image that captures your experience.
Community - May 2022
International Museum Day 2022: The Power of Museums
How can museums bring about positive change in their communities? This year, International Museums Day is exploring the potential of museums do this in three key areas: sustainability, digitalisation and accessibility and building community. With this in mind, we've produced a list looking at what we are doing to make change in these areas.
Press Release - May 2022
Tiger puppet from Myanmar
This object dates from the 1800s and is one of two items from The Box's world cultures collection that inspired Zadie Xa's 'Long ago when tigers smoked' exhibition in spring 2022.
Art - May 2022
Maps by Maurizio Anzeri
Works by Italian artist, Maurizio Anzeri can currently be seen in a range of locations throughout The Box. They give a brilliant insight into the variety of media Anzeri works with; from sculpture and drawing to embroidery and traditional craft techniques. These five maps of the world can be viewed in the Active Archives gallery and also encompass a range of materials and techniques. Read on to find out more.
Press Release - May 2022
The Box receives National Archives funding to mark the Platinum Jubilee
The Box has secured a £5,000 grant to run a series of activities celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The funding has been awarded through The National Archives’ ‘Archives Testbed: Jubilee Grant’ and is one of nine grants to be announced this week.
Press Release - May 2022
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Plymouth and The Box
The route for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has been confirmed to visit Plymouth during its final journey through England this summer. Its journey is bringing together and celebrating communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, it will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer.
Press Release - May 2022
Makeover for Plymouth’s Mayflower Museum
The Mayflower Museum, located in the same building as Plymouth’s Tourist Information Centre, on the Barbican, is getting a refresh ahead of the busy summer season, thanks to The Box.
Press Release - May 2022
The Box receives special commendation at the European Museum of the Year Awards
The 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) were announced in Tartu, Estonia on Saturday 7 May and The Box was among the winners.
Art - May 2022
91 Chyzanthemumz 4 Imsook by Zadie Xa
People are often inspired by their mums, and artist Zadie Xa is no different. Read on to learn more about a beautiful, colourful cape that we have in our collections. It was created by Xa in 2018 and has a really personal story behind it.
Art - Apr 2022
Plymouth Porcelain: A New Collection by Clare Twomey
Inspired by the 'Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945' exhibition, we're shining a light on some of the female sculptors and artists in The Box's collections. ‘Plymouth Porcelain: A New Collection’ was originally unveiled on the former Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery’s balcony in 2012 and was created by leading ceramic artist, Clare Twomey.
Art - Apr 2022
Mrs Hamar by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Like the enigmatic smile on this young woman’s face, there is more to this portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds than meets the eye. You can currently see it on display in our 'Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box' exhibition (until 4 September).