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Exhibitions Archive Listing

Dates and Venue

Exhibition

Image

28 March 2007 -
30 March 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Student Postcard Show - The University of Derby Fine Art Team

A chance to buy an original artwork for just £15.00 -money raised towards Fine Arts students' final show.

For Sale label

2 February 2008 –
23 March 2008

Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The Silk Mill
Pickford's House

Morph - An exhibition by Morph Dynamic Creatives

This group show by regional artist collective Morph presents a dynamic mix of ceramics, prints, paintings, textiles, sculpture and installation.

Sculpture by Sue Loverage Painting by Colin Stevens ceramic sculpture by Oona Richardson

2 February 2008 –
16 March 2008

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Spirit of Place - Paintings by Stephen Marriott
winner of the 2006 Derby City Open

”I think of my paintings as journeys, ideas and feelings experienced en route to somewhere - destination reached when the painting is finished.“ Nottingham-based artist Stephen Marriott’s bold and colourful abstract work evokes a strong sense of place.

Ripples on pool through thin reeds or grasses

1 December 2007 -
20 January 2008

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby City Open

To celebrate its 25 anniversary, the Derby City Open, that showcases the best of work by artists across the region, will include sculptural works for the first time. The exhibition has been extended from the Museum and Art Gallery to The Silk Mill.
Derby man turns into dancing minotaur by Angelo Murphy - Winner of the Tregonning prize 2007

17 November 2007 -
15 January 2008

The Silk Mill -
Derby's Museum of Industry
and History

Derby City Open - 3D

To celebrate the Derby City Open 25 anniversary, sculptural works will be accepted for the first time. This exhibition will feature the successful entrants to the 3D section.

Sarah by Tanya Kozin 2007 entry in Derby City Open - Sculptured bust
22 September 2007-
13 January 2008

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Interior: Possibility and Mystery - Work by Peter Griffiths

Small models of contemporary style interiors are installed within the display cases while images of these models are placed in different rooms within the museum.

Small contemporary interior model - Blocks and Columns and large flat surfaces

29 September 2007 -
13 January 2008

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Belle Eccentric - Collection by Elizabeth Heavey

An atmospheric and dramatic ladieswear collection inspired by historical fashion, ranging from the Edwardian era to the 1950s.

Woman in furs and net veil in a montage of fabrics and buttons

4 December 2007 -
13 January 2008

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Photographs by Jules Hunter

Taken in the galleries of the National Museum of Bosnia recording evidence of the aftermath of the war in Sarajevo. The images illustrate how museums define national identity.

Sunlight through an empty display case with graffiti on the glass
20 October 2007 -
2 December 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Colourful Moods of India - An installation by Sudha Daniel

Bask in the experience of paintings projected onto the gallery walls, to a calming background of Indian music

Painting of dancer performing in soft light from oil lamp
29 September 2007 -
11 November 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Silent Monuments - Photography by Maggy Milner and Colin Wilson

Exploring the notions of Still Life by placing objects within interior spaces and the possibility of story telling with a single photographic image.

Solitary white wooden chair in empty room setting with gentle lighting through window

1 September 2007 -
28 October 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Two Moons - Paintings by John Brokenshire

His hazy paintings combine the heavy with the delicate and are airy, light and naturalistic. His inspirations are natural objects, places of natural beauty and wild animals.

Hazy figures in a night time dimly lit setting
30 June 2007 -
28 October 2007

The Silk Mill -
Derby's Museum of Industry
and History

Young Man with a Camera - The photographs of Frank Cooper

Previously unseen local views, many taken in the area around Derby, from over 100 Victorian glass plate negatives gifted to the Museum.

Quaint oak beamed and thatched cottage
1 September 2007 -
21 October 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

X,Y,Z etc by Stephen Carley

Via a mixture of mediums, including blackboard, ashes and dust images, canvases, a soundtrack and sculptures, the artist explores the self and the family against the setting of a rapidly changing urban world.

Face of young person calling out in two tone dust image

14 July 2007 -
16 September 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Japan

Renowned Derby porcelain influenced by Japanese style and Japanese prints from the collection acknowledge and celebrate the fusion of cultures.
Includes Seiko Kinoshita contemporary installation.

Two Koi circling in a pool - Japanese illustration
14 July 2007 -
16 September 2007

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Japan

To accompany the exhibition at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford’s House will be showing a small display of Japanese armour from the museums’ collections.

Samurai Helmet
23 June 2007 -
9 September 2007

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Humbug! - Designer crafts inspired by sweets.

Dodeka Designers have indulged their sweet tooth to bring you some delectable but non-fattening craft in textiles, pottery, glass and wirework. Enjoy!

Montage of sweet wrappers in brightly textured materials and shiny gold leaf style background
27 July 2007 -
24 August 2007

The Silk Mill -
Derby's Museum of Industry
and History

Flight of Kites

An exhibition of bright fluttering kites created by members of the public with an artist. In partnership with Surtal Asian Arts and part of Derby’s ‘Festival of Colours’ event at the Arboretum Park, Normanton.

Kite in the shape of a butterfly

28 April 2007 -
19 August 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Interventions by David A Smith

Discover intriguing interventions in unexpected corners of the Museum. Emerging artist David A. Smith uses everyday and found objects to create these extraordinary pieces.

Sculptural piece - A bear and a Hippopotamus supporting four brick shaped blocks each about the same size of either beast

7 July 2007 -
19 August 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Images 30 - The Best of British Contemporary Illustration 2006

30 anniversary of the best of British contemporary illustration from the Association of Illustrators covers advertising, books, design, new media and editorial.

Line illustration of young person casting a shadow of highly decorated patternsLine illustration of woman with a red face

28 April 2007 -
8 July 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

One Step Beyond

Annual showcase of the talent and innovation of graduating artists from the MA courses at the Universities of Derby and De Montfort in Leicester.
White doll's shoes in miniature model room setting also in white

14 April 2007 -
8 July 2007

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Flaps and Gaps by Ann Stewart MA
‘Beneath the skirts of Victorian grace
Lay flaps and gaps of peeping lace.’

Fashion Knitwear Degree collection inspired by the ‘underworld’ of Victorian clothing.
Model wearing victorian styled designer wear in greys and red against a background montage of patterned fabrics

21 April 2007 -
24 June 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

"…their manners differ from ours…"  - First People of North America

Collection objects; pipes, moccasins, beadwork, arrowheads and recently returned paintings by Benjamin West and Joseph Wright
Ben West painting of General Johnson

7 April 2007 -
17 June 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Transcience - Paintings by Robert Priseman

Large-scale paintings, meticulously detailed, of atmospheric spaces, man-made and devoid of natural light, where life and death are in close proximity.

Long curved corridor with bright red wall

31 March 2007 -
17 June 2007

The Silk Mill -
Derby's Museum of Industry
and History

The Derby Canal Revisited

The Derby and Sandiacre Canal was an engineering triumph. The Derby Canal Society display of images of the waterway old and new are combined with objects and plans for the canal's restoration.
Derby Canal painting with warehouse and barges

14 April 2007 -
10 June 2007

Pickford's House -
Museum of Georgian Life
and Historic Costume

Tiny Treasures

An intricate display of miniature patchwork quilts by 'Snippets', a branch of the Pentrich Patchers.

Small colourful patchwork quilts
3 February 2007 -
15 April 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Making Words - Touring from Bilston Craft Gallery Traditional users of lettering and makers who incorporate text in art based work, explore language and text as an art form.

10 February 2007 -
9 April 2007

Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Show of Evidence - Photography by Stephen Todd Exploring the sites of Arbor Low and Woodhenge he investigates the impact of a place's history.

3 February 2007 -
1 April 2007
Pickford's House

A Woman's Touch - Louise Frances Evans
These pieces voice the expectations surrounding women, to be a 'good girl', to be 'beautiful' or a 'loving mother'.

3 February 2007 -
1 April 2007
Pickford's House

(the) Unintended Details - jewellery by Jo Pond 
A passion for old and discarded objects, Jo chooses to utilise unusual materials and unconventional objects within her work.

     

27 January 2007 -
18 March 2007
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

City Breaks - Paintings by Keith Hayman
The artist takes as his theme the rapid and complex changes that are re-shaping our cities.

 

6 January 2007 -
18 March 2007
The Silk Mill

Electric Furniture - Radio and Television in the mid 20th century
The revolution in sound and vision technology.

22 March 2007 -
25 March 2007
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Student Postcard Show - The University of Derby Fine Art Team - A chance to buy an original artwork for just £15.00 -money raised towards Fine Arts students' final show.

16 July 2005 -
4 February 2007
Pickford's House Museum

Modern Times: Fashion in the 1930s
Costume and accessories that were typical of this stylish age of glamour and elegance.

11 November 2006 -
4 February 2007
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The National Youth Campaign on Sexual Exploitation photography exhibition - Touring exhibition raising awareness of the sexual exploitation of young people.

1 December 2006 -
26 January 2007
Pickford's House Museum

Animal Ark
A small touring display of ceramics depicting animals from the Ballantyne Collection of Studio Pottery.

18 November 2006 -
14 January 2007
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby City Open
Celebrates the talent and diversity of artists in the Midlands with this highly anticipated annual exhibition.

 

11 November 2006 -
14 January 2007
Pickford's House Museum

Fifty Years of Stitching (but not non-stop)
An exhibition of creative stitchery and mixed media by local embroiderer, Morag Dean.

1 October 2006 -
26 November 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Tango Reinvented - 'TANGO is not a thought, it is a feeling, an emotion, an enigma'
This final degree collection by Ann Stewart.

21 October 2006 -
19 November 2006
The Silk Mill

Spinning and Weaving to Dye for
Latest work by members of the Derbyshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

15 September 2006 -
29 October 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Dress Codes: Bustles and Caterpillars
Using textiles and animation, explore the use of shape and pattern in costume.

16 September 2006 -
29 October 2006 
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Dream/Life and Beyond  Photographs by Trent Parke
Ongoing document of the streets of Sydney and reflects the fascination he has with everyday life.

16 September 2006 - 
22 October 2006  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Floodscapes - John Goto
Images exploring some of the risks and choices facing society at a time of global warming.

16 September 2006 -
22 October 2006 
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Paintings and Photographs by John Goto
Exploring the relationship of these two media, leading to a synthesis in digital photography.

22 September 2006 -
22 October 2006
The Silk Mill

Kal-Aaj-aur-Kal - Photography by Nudrat Afza
A documentation of patient and staff interaction  captured in evocative and truthful portraits.

22 September 2006 -
22 October 2006
Pickford's House Museum

End (Part 1) and Living Arrangement - Photographs by Penny Klepuszewska

16 September 2006 -
22 October 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Threads through Time - An exhibition from Soho House Birmingham
Regency costumes with a contemporary twist.

20 May 2006 - 
30 September 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Outlook - Gillian Brent
An installation of free-standing windows in the Georgian garden using Pickford's House as inspiration.

22 July 2006 - 
17 September 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Dressing Up
Textile artist Philippa Stone explores the concept that we use dress or costume in play or everyday life.

11 February 2006 - 
10 September 2006 
The Silk Mill

Sick! - Health and wellbeing in Derby
life, death and illness over the last 200 years, with particular focus on Derby experiences.

15 July 2006 -
3 September 2006  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

A Child's Eye View
Paintings from the museums' collection depicting faces, places, play and animals.

19 August 2006 -
3 September 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Aspire - Contemporary Makers Show
A chance for you to see and purchase from the best contemporary makers in the region.

1 April 2006 - 
3 September 2006
Pickford's House Museum

Well-heeled
Interesting and fun shoes from our collection, plus footwear from Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.

8 July 2006 -
3 September 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The Edge of Light - Ceramic sculptural forms by Angela Verdon
Abstract, sculptural forms from polished bone china.

17 June 2006 -
30 July 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Spotlight on Victor Pasmore - A National Touring Exhibition by the Haywood Gallery
Figurative work in the 40s, abstract in the 50s.

15 April 2006 -
9 July 2006  
Pickford's House Museum

A Waist in Time - Final Degree Collection by Emily Brackstone
Designs inspired by the 'new woman' image of the 1890s.

20 May 2006 - 
2 July 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Outlook - Sculpture based installations by Gillian Brent
Floor to ceiling installation from rope, wire and tubing.

20 May 2006 -
2 July 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Create! - Celebrating Children's Art from Derby schools
Vibrant work inspired by school visits to the Museum.

8 April 2006 - 
4 June 2006
  
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Entwined - Osnabruck Twinning Show
On the 30 anniversary Derby Museum will exhibit work by artists from Osnabruck.

1 Apr 06 - 7 May 06  

Blue - Paintings by Alexandra Koufali

18 Mar 06 - 30 Apr 06

One Step Beyond - Work by emerging artists

4 Feb 06 - 2 Apr 06

Time for Tea - Ballantyne collection of studio pottery

23 Mar 06 - 26 Mar 06 Postcards Show - Buy a piece of original artwork
11 Feb 06 - 19  Mar 06   

Sir Alan Bates C.B.E. - A Complete Picture - Martin Bates

21 Jan 06 - 19 Mar 06

Raindrops to Oceans - Work by Dodeka Designers

21 Jan 06 - 5 Mar 06

Helena Ben-Zenou: Industial Relations  large paintings

26 Nov 05 - 22 Jan 06

Colour and Cloth - 'Fabric of Africa', and 'Crossing Borders'

19 Nov 05 - 15 Jan 06

Derby City Open - Annual art competition

12 Nov 05 - 8 Jan 06

Small World - Models by Jo Litchfield for Usborne Books

1 Oct 05 - 18 Dec 05

Eccentric and Weird Contraptions! - inventions

17 Sept 05 - 13 Nov 05

Dancing ToWARds - Camouflaged pieces by Joan Ainley

10 Sept 05 - 30 Oct 05

William West and the Regency Toy Theatre

17 Sept 05 - 30 Oct 05 

This is Drawing - A challenge to our traditional ideas.

10 Sept 05 - 23 Oct 05 

Elemental Insight - artists of Devon Guild of Craftsmen

14 May 05 - 11 Sept 05

Revelations - the art of collecting

23 July 05 - Sept 05

Holidays with Style - package holiday wardrobe

2 July 05 - 4 Sept 05

My Loss is My Loss - quilt by Rhiannon Williams
2 July 05 - 4 Sept 05 Ernest Townsend - Painter of Derby

23 July 05 - 29 Aug 05 

Mnemosyne - video installation by Duncan Mountford

16 July 05 - 29 Aug 05 

Modern Times - Derby in the 1930s

2 Apr 05 - 10 July 05

Earth - Contemporary textile by Form

21 May 05 - 3 July 05 

Happenstance - 50 years of work by John Fineran.

7 May 05 - 19 June 05

Their Past Your Future - 60 anniversary of end WWII.

19 Mar 05 - 19 June 05

Cauldron of Change - Garments from the TV drama.

6 Mar 04 - 5 June 05

Costume Drama - Period drama costume styles

2 Apr 05 - 8 May 05

Local Arts Festival Art Competition

28 Apr 05 - 2 May 05 

Postcards Show - Buy a piece of original artwork

12 Mar 05 - 1 May 05 

From the Ring Road - Stephen Monger Photography

12 Mar 05 - 24 Apr 05

From Ellis Island - photos from Watchorn Mem. Ch.

12 Mar 05 - 24 Apr 05 

The Captive Figure - The Passion - Ghislaine Howard

22 Jan 05 - 3 Apr 05

'This Place' - A photo essay by Kate Bellis.

9 Oct 04 - 13 Mar 05

Made from Memory - Ruth Lee's textile techniques.

29 Jan 05 - 13 Mar 05

Extracts from Photieman - Photographer Tom Wood

25 Sept 04 -6 Mar 05

Elliott's of Swanwick - Makers of fine knitted hosiery

22 Jan 05 -27 Feb 05 

Reflected - Ethereal sculptures by Rosalind Staddart.

15 Jan 05 -27 Feb 05

A Mark on the Landscape - Paintings by Steve Carr.
25 Sept 04 - 9 Jan 05 Heavyweight - The William Nash Collection
4 Oct 04 - 13 Nov 04 Joseph Wright Mezzotints Exhibition
18 Sept 04 - 24 Oct 04 The Singh Twins - Indian miniature tradition revisited
4 Sept 04 - 17 Oct 04 The Inconvenience of History - John Keane paintings
24 July 04 - 26 Sept 04 The Fabrication of Friendship - 3 artists' friendship
14 Aug 04 - 12 Sept 04 Rachel Emmerson and Dorothy Robinson - Glass
26 June 04 - 5 Sept 04 All the Clouds Behind You - Victorian ephemera
31 July 04 - 5 Sept 04 Moral Fibre - Sculpture by David Kefford
10 July 04 - 8 Aug 04 Wendy Atton and Vanessa Edwards - Ceramics
17 July 04 - 22 Aug 04 Chemistry II: creative process and collaboration
8 May 04 - 11 July 04 Stories from Inside - Karen Woods textile images
15 May 04 - 27 June 04 Spectacular Vernacular - A look at common culture
1 May 04 - 13 June 04 Aesthetic Detector - Geoffrey Clarke sculptor
31 Jan 04 - 25 April 04 Larger than Life - The Woodward Collection
6 Mar 04 - 18 April 04 Home - Five Contemporary Chinese artists

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