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Eighties, Nineties & Noughties: Contemporary Works from the Art Gallery Collection
Gallery Three
1 May – 4 July
This small display from the permanent collection focuses on contemporary works which have been made and acquired since the 1980s. The exhibition will include paintings by Manijeh Yadegar, David Gledhill and a recently acquired landscape by Alan Rankle presented by the Tramman Trust through The Art Fund, together with work in other media including a Paul Rooney sound piece and an artist’s book by Chris Taylor.

Knit One, Purl One: Contemporary Knitting and Crochet
Gallery Four
1 May – 4 July
This exhibition brings together artists working in contemporary knitting and crotchet. Exploring traditional crafts through innovative materials, concepts and techniques the exhibition will feature site specific installations, a knitted animation and loans from public and private collections. Including artists Anita Bruce, ArtYarn, Karl-Christian Geleff, Sophie Horton, Kate Jenkins, Rachael Matthews, Claire Platt, Freddie Robins, Elizabeth Smith, Sally Spinks and Shane Waltener.

Tanvi Kant
Gallery Three
17 July - 3 October
Tanvi Kant draws from the subconscious influence of her Indian Gujarati cultural heritage; the tradition of weaving fine gold wire fabrics, gold work embroidery and the incorporation of precious stones with fabric within costume and ethnographic textiles will be explored in her new jewellery made for the shape of things.

Tanvi’s work references the sari and challenges styles of traditionally worn gold jewellery. Her choice of materials refers to recycling and sustainability but they also give reference to more personal and collective histories, subverting traditional notions of material value and beauty.Tanvi will be leading a workshop linked to her exhibition.

Taslim Martin: Disparate Nature
Gallery Four
17 July - 3 October
Disparate Nature is a significant new body of work by the artist Taslim Martin. This show investigates cultural identity by looking at archetypes and hierarchy, and by experimenting and playing with materials and process. Craft skills are a key element in the exhibition and the whole space is given over to works including large-scale clay works drawn directly on the gallery wall, portrait heads in cast iron and works that explore the sculptural potential of functional objects.
Visitors to the exhibition are invited to contribute to an ongoing collaborative work by creating their own symbols, patterns, marks or designs to be incorporated into the work throughout the period of the show.