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Press Release - May 2024
New digital guide now available to enrich your onsite and offsite visits
The Box's new free guide joins hundreds of cultural institutions around the globe on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Press Release - May 2024
Study for an MA in Museum Studies at Arts University Plymouth
Do you have a passion for art, history, anthropology or any field related to cultural preservation? If so, pursuing a Master's Degree in Museum Studies could be exactly what you're looking for.
Reimagining the Film Archive; Spotlight - Apr 2024
Spotlight on Zahra Khanum, Discovery Media Assistant
My name is Zahra Khanum. I am the newly appointed Discovery Media Assistant for our BFI funded Reimagining the Film Archive programme at the Box, Plymouth.
Press Release - Apr 2024
New blue plaque commemorates ground breaking Plymouth surgeon
A new blue plaque honouring a pioneering Plymouth surgeon and the first person to coin the term ‘vaccination’ has been unveiled in Devonport.
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.
Reimagining the Film Archive: Discoveries - Mar 2024
'Miss World' Wilnelia Merced in 1976 visiting Plymouth Hoe
In the latest discovery from our RtFA project, we have uncovered a fabulous clip of 'Miss World' Wilnelia Merced in 1976 visiting Plymouth Hoe.
News - Mar 2024
Discussing 'The Making of Home'
We're hosting a display of work by members of Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support's 'Creative Club' in the showcase outside our Simmons Learning Room (until 7 April). Two of the participants sat down with project lead Merrydith Russell, PhD researcher at the University of Plymouth for a conversation. Here's what they shared.
Press Release - Mar 2024
Planet Ocean exhibition will dive deep into our connection with the sea
A new exhibition that will plunge audiences into the heart of our world’s vast ocean and explore how it holds the key to our survival in the face of climate emergency is now open at The Box.
Exhibition - Feb 2024
The importance of South Asian miniature painting
Miniature painting played a crucial role in shaping South Asia's visual culture and was instrumental in showcasing the region's artistic traditions to the world. Find out why this style of painting has been so collectable in the past and its relevance to the contemporary artists featured in our latest exhibition.
Collections - Feb 2024
Castle Street ceramics help shed light on Commercial Wharf finds
At the beginning of 2022 Plymouth Archaeology Society noticed that 17th century ceramics were being uncovered during repairs to a harbour wall at Commercial Wharf. Their investigation revealed evidence about the sequence of building at the site and was featured in an episode of the BBC's ‘Digging for Britain’.
News - Feb 2024
Key facts about South Asia
Our latest exhibition explores how modern and contemporary artists have been inspired by the historic miniature paintings of South Asia - but how much do you know about this fascinating part of the world? Here are five key facts about the South Asian region.
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.