The Royal British Legion is hosting a unique exhibition of photographs, by Tony Martin, honouring the combined allied operation on the beaches of Normandy. Find out more
Stories from the Walls
Sat 8 June / 10am – 4pm / D-Day Wall, next to Grand Harbour Hotel / Free to visit
Visit the Maritime Archaeology Discovery Bus and learn about:
• Inscriptions carved 75 years ago by waiting soldiers • D-Day Stories and themed family activities • Maritime archaeology and heritage from Southampton.
On display until end of June / SeaCity Museum / Free to visit by the Café
Southampton's D-Day embroidery is now on display at SeaCity Museum and can be viewed until the end of June, free to visit for café customers.
The embroidery was created to commemorate the role Southampton played in the D-Day landings of June 1944. It was completed by 76 embroiders representing 14 women’s organisations in Southampton and took 6 years to complete.
Open to those who are new to the art world, or already familiar with it, these sessions use artwork in the Gallery to explore different themes and art movements. With Abi Kremer.
Next Art History Study Day: Sat 7 Sept - Patterns and concepts in Abstract art. £25 each session when booking both.
Pre-book on: 023 8083 4536
Image credit: Ben Nicholson (1894-1982) 1940-42 two forms
This wonderful memorial exhibition shows work by local artist Dot Adams, chosen by her daughter. Dot Adams was an active member of the Cobbett Road Library Art Group and campaigned passionately to keep it open, this exhibitions purpose is to help with this aim.
Following on from Greg Gilbert’s solo exhibition, Through Sand, in 2015 this display shows the evolution of the artists’ work from miniature, photorealistic biro studies drawn from photographs to equally intricate but surreal imaginings. Find out more here.
To complement the Greg Gilbert exhibition, and the drawings previously loaned from the Royal Collection, this space in the gallery presents works on paper and drawings from Southampton’s permanent collection. Exploring common themes found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci, this display examines the roles drawing has in artists’ practice. Find out more here.
In the Footsteps of a Genius: Responding to Leonardo da Vinci is a three week exhibition of work made throughout the duration of A Life in Drawing by students from local secondary schools, colleges and universities. Not only do these responses explore drawing as a medium but also draw upon science, technology, engineering and maths. This display is a great way to pay tribute to Leonardo and the creativity inspired by the work of a man who, 500 years on, is still having an impact on today’s thinking. Find out more here.
Wed 12 June / 10.30am-11.30am / Jane Austen Room, Dolphin Hotel, SO14 2HN / FoSMAG £4.00, Visitors £6.00
A Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries Fund-raising Talk, exploring the rich history of Mayflower Theatre which has been part of Southampton's community since 1928.
Speaker: Katie Muncer (Community Programme Assistant-Heritage at Mayflower Theatre). No need to book. Email FoSMAG for more information.
One Man’s Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2
New Forest based mountaineer and polar explorer, Adrian Hayes, presents the deeply moving story of his recent attempts on the world’s notorious second highest mountain, K2 – the title of his newly released book which he will be signing at this event. Adrian’s visually stunning presentation is as much a lesson in human development, real teamwork, society and our lives in the World below as it is the story of climbing K2.
