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π Explore the stars in our first exhibition of 2026, Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space | 24 Jan β 19 April 2026 π
Curated by Ione Parkin RWA, Cosmos: the Art of Observing Space explores humanityβs 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 π Annie Cattrell π Ian Chamberlain RWA π Richard Cox π Geraldine Cox π Susan Derges π Otto Dettmer π Sarah Duncan π Susan Eyre π Anna Gillespie RWA π Tom Hammick π Alex Hartley π Simon Hitchens RWA π Janette Kerr RWA HRSA π Melanie King π Tania Kovats π Ulrike Kuchner π Lynda Laird π Christopher Le Brun RA RWA π Johanna Love π Gillian McFarland π Rachael Nee RWA π Pale Blue Dot Collective (Louise Beer and John Hooper) π Cornelia Parker π Ione Parkin RWA π Michael Porter RWA π Ben Rowe MRSS RWA π Robin Sewell π Jane Sheppard π Yinka Shonibare π Karl Singporewala RWA RIBA π Wolfgang Tillmans
π Head to the link in our bio to find out more
Key dates for your diaries:
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Saturday 24 January 2026: Exhibition opens
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Space Lab | 3 Feb β 22 Mar 2026 | Free
Ignite your curiosity in this interactive space for people of all ages
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Saturday Exhibition Talk | 7 February 2026 | Included in exhibition ticket
πΌοΈ Image Credits πΌοΈ
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
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