As autumn arrives, so does the final opportunity to experience three remarkable exhibitions at The Atkinson. From contemporary sculpture and celebrated public art to stories that blur the boundaries between history and myth, there’s plenty to discover. Since opening earlier this summer, our galleries have welcomed visitors of all ages to explore, reflect and find inspiration, and we’d like to thank everyone who has joined us so far.
Closing Saturday 10 October 2026
ANTIQUITA presents a compelling body of sculptural work by Zahed Taj-Eddin, a Syrian artist and archaeologist. Born in Aleppo, a city shaped by layered civilizations and recent rupture, Taj-Eddin creates works that feel at once unearthed and urgently contemporary. Through clay and bronze, he excavates memory, myth, and collective trauma, forging objects that stand between relic and witness.
Brian & George Fell: Always Something New
Closing Saturday 17 October 2026
Father and son team Brian and George Fell have been working together for over 15 years. Creating public art that has a sense of place at its heart, there are examples of their work all over the country. The exhibition highlights key commissions from the past forty years, with a special focus on the work Brian and George have done together. Always making, the show also presents some of the creative work they do for themselves.
Closing Saturday 17 October 2026
One of the most remarkable supernatural phenomena of World War I is said to have occurred in 1914 during the Battle of Mons in Belgium. The tale describes a miraculous vision appearing to British troops in their moment of greatest need. Presented in partnership with Mons Memorial Museum, this exhibition explores why such beliefs took hold during wartime. It examines the connections between religion, propaganda, and the culture of war, and considers why angels became such powerful symbols of comfort and protection.
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