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Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
Photo by Lynda Laird on November 27, 2025.
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Posted On: November 28th 2025, 07:58 am
Excited for this show, thanks to @ioneparkin for asking me to be part of it βœ¨πŸ’«β˜„οΈ
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πŸ”­ Explore the stars in our first exhibition of 2026, Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space | 24 Jan – 19 April 2026 πŸ”­

Curated by Ione Parkin RWA, Cosmos: the Art of Observing Space explores humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos through an extraordinary blend of historic artefacts and contemporary artworks.

Delivered in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society, this exhibition offers a unique journey through time, imagination, and inquiry - inviting you to experience the awe, wonder, and curiosity that the cosmos continues to inspire.


Featured artists include:

Kate Bernstein πŸŒ– Annie Cattrell πŸŒ– Ian Chamberlain RWA πŸŒ– Richard Cox πŸŒ– Geraldine Cox πŸŒ– Susan Derges πŸŒ– Otto Dettmer πŸŒ– Sarah Duncan πŸŒ” Susan Eyre πŸŒ• Anna Gillespie RWA πŸŒ– Tom Hammick πŸŒ– Alex Hartley πŸŒ– Simon Hitchens RWA πŸŒ– Janette Kerr RWA HRSA πŸŒ– Melanie King πŸŒ– Tania Kovats πŸŒ– Ulrike Kuchner πŸŒ– Lynda Laird πŸŒ– Christopher Le Brun RA RWA πŸŒ– Johanna Love πŸŒ– Gillian McFarland πŸŒ– Rachael Nee RWA πŸŒ– Pale Blue Dot Collective (Louise Beer and John Hooper) πŸŒ– Cornelia Parker πŸŒ– Ione Parkin RWA πŸŒ– Michael Porter RWA πŸŒ– Ben Rowe MRSS RWA πŸŒ– Robin Sewell πŸŒ– Jane Sheppard πŸŒ– Yinka Shonibare πŸŒ– Karl Singporewala RWA RIBA πŸŒ– Wolfgang Tillmans




πŸ”— Head to the link in our bio to find out more



Key dates for your diaries:


πŸ“… Saturday 24 January 2026: Exhibition opens


πŸ“… Space Lab | 3 Feb – 22 Mar 2026 | Free
Ignite your curiosity in this interactive space for people of all ages

πŸ“… Saturday Exhibition Talk | 7 February 2026 | Included in exhibition ticket



πŸ–ΌοΈ Image Credits πŸ–ΌοΈ

Michael Porter RWA, Impossible Landscape 15-05-25, 2025

Tom Hammick, The Unending Sky, 2020

Yinka Shonibare, Cheeky Little Astronomer, 2013

Janette Kerr RWA HRSA, Twenty Solargraphs from the Solargraphic Project 2020-24

Otto Dettmer, Galactic Narrowboat, 2017

Ione Parkin RWA, Fusion, 2025

Joseph Wright, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery, 1768

#RWAArtGallery #RWACosmos #WhatsOnBristol #VisitBristol #Astronomy #SpaceExploration #Astrophotography #SpaceArt
Comments (11)
jaskirtdhaliwalboora 9 months ago

jaskirtdhaliwalboora

Congrats Lynda, beautiful work πŸ‘β€οΈ

mnifiann a year ago

mnifiann

Near me! Look forward maybe get to c u ⭐️Congrats 😍

roseyprince a year ago

roseyprince

Congratulations what a line up! 😍 xx

f_e_s_t_o_o_n a year ago

f_e_s_t_o_o_n

This sounds amazing! πŸ’«

ellie_vallerini_hats a year ago

ellie_vallerini_hats

Wow!! 😍

clarehewittphotography a year ago

clarehewittphotography

❀️

hannah_bartos a year ago

hannah_bartos

Can’t wait to see it πŸ‘

karenlaird.art a year ago

karenlaird.art

sounds great!

raphaelneal.1 a year ago

raphaelneal.1

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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