Feral Art School’s Winter Exhibition
Where: Feral Art School & Bond 31
When: Now to Friday 16th December 2022
Feral Art School’s Winter Exhibition will take place across 2 different locations across the city – Feral Art School on Alfred Gelder Street & the Bond 31 Building on High Street. Make sure to check the opening times at the link below to avoid disappointment!
The illustrious Feral Art School was set up in 2019 by a group of Hull-based artists, and they are proud of the work they have created and looking forward to sharing it at their Winter Exhibition along with The Independent and other fellow artists.
The exhibition is running on a free drop-in basis; for all the details visit here.
Queen Victoria and Hull
Where: Ferens Art Gallery
When: Now to Sunday 19th February 2023
The legacy of Queen Victoria, the hero of her synonymous epoch, remarkably, lives on in Hull 121 years after her death. Every day, I cycle through Queen Victoria Square and past her likeness in Pearson Park which, happily, brings to mind her illustrious reign and the wonderful 19th century when our United Kingdom prospered considerably.
Now, if like me you have a soft spot in your heart for all things Victorian or, if you have a fondness for history, you are in luck because Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibition that will explore Queen Victoria’s relationship with our city! Here, you will be able to observe Queen Victoria’s jewel cabinet courtesy of the Royal Collection Trust alongside Hull’s Royal Charters and a suite of Victorian costumes and artefacts.
This exhibition is running on a free drop-in basis; if you wish to find out more, you can do so here.
Earth is a Deadname, Lou Lou Sainsbury
Where: Humber Street Gallery
When: Wednesday 14th December 2022 to Sunday 26th March 2023
Without delving into too much detail, our politics has been beset, to some degree, by what many commentators have dubbed a culture war. At the heart of this debate, lies the issue of transgenderism. Now, regardless of my opinion, I have always felt it best to approach others with an open mind yet this has become increasingly difficult in recent years given the ferocity of the discourse.
That being said, Earth is a Deadname, presents itself as the perfect opportunity to expose oneself to the transgender experience given the fact that it reimagines transgender experiences beyond the language of medicalisation. In its attempt to do so, the exhibition revolves around a film titled Descending Notes which is accompanied by a stained glass installation and an empty bedroom cabinet. Admittedly, art lingo often goes right over my head (spoiler: it has done the same in this instance), but, with a little bit of luck, what I have described will make sense!
If you wish to find out more, you can do so via the Humber Street Gallery website.
Ferens 10-Minute Talks: Victorians at Christmas
Where: Ferens Art Gallery
When: Thursday 12th January 2023 at 14:00
Interestingly, the Ferens Art Gallery occasionally put on events titled 10 Minute Talks where they deliver a brief lesson, full to the brim with interesting understanding, on an intriguing topic. Next month, I am delighted to announce that they are giving the Victorians and their Christmas habits the same treatment! Pardon me if I sound domineering, but it seems to me that these ‘micro-lessons’ are the perfect tonic for the interested mind, and a delightful opportunity to come away far wiser having parted with a mere ten minutes… Of course, I could be talking a load of nonsense (after all, I suppose I am biased given the fact that I remain a student at the University!). Nonetheless, this exhibition will talk about how the Victorians created Christmas as we know it by making popular Christmas cards, Christmas trees, Christmas dinners, and much more.
This exhibition is running on a free drop-in basis; if you wish to find out more, you can do so here.
Ferens 10-Minute Talks: Queen Victoria’s Visit to Hull in 1854
Where: Ferens Art Gallery
When: Thursday 12th January 2023 at 14:00
Of course, I have talked, in some detail, about my admiration for Queen Victoria earlier in this article so I dursen’t bore you with another tangent. Be that as it may, this exhibition will operate on the same basis as Victorians at Christmas, offering a highly detailed and exciting lesson in as little as ten minutes; although, in this instance, the topic is Queen Victoria’s visit to Hull in 1854. Fascinatingly, the exhibition will follow Queen Victoria as she journeyed through our city’s streets and see the exact seats she sat on during her visit.
This exhibition is running on a free drop-in basis; if you wish to find out more, you can do so here.
Climate Feedback Loops, Oliver Ressler
Where: Humber Street Gallery
When: Wednesday 18th January to Sunday 2nd April 2023
By way of introduction, Oliver Ressler is an Austrian artist and filmmaker who produces installations and films on issues such as economics, democracy, the climate crisis, and migration. Gleefully, he is coming to Hull next month to exhibit his Climate Feedback Loops for which he has created a sound installation based on recordings he made in the Arctic Ocean.
I could not find much in the way of ticket details, although, I can tell you that this exhibition is free. To that end, might I point you to the Humber Street Gallery website to find out more?
Ferens 10-Minute Talks: Victorian Dresses
Where: Ferens Art Gallery
When: Thursday 16th February 2023 at 14:00
Again, much like the other two 10-Minute Talk exhibitions, Victorian Dresses will feature a short talk about the Victorian Dresses in the Queen Victoria exhibition (see the first listing). By this time, I am sure you know the drill, but in the interests of clarity, this exhibition is free and running on a drop-in basis.
Again, this exhibition is running on a free drop-in basis; if you wish to find out more, you can do so here.
