ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS

ARTS & EXHIBITIONS

Winter Exhibition Beaux Arts Bath, 12-13 York Street, Bath BA1 1NG Until 23 December

Beaux Arts’ winter exhibition hosts a collection of wild seascape paintings by Shetland artist Ruth Brownlee. Providing something of a contrast are Rachel Ross’s prosaic set-pieces: scissors, spools of thread, a yellowed letter, forks, cake-slices, spoons, the surfaces patinated with time, and many hands or none. Elsewhere a collection of established gallery favourites abound, with a collection of ceramics by Katharina Klug and new work by Anna Gillespie, Andrew Crocker, Jack Doherty, Helen Simmonds and many others. Well worth a browse… Image: All is not Everything by Andrew Crocker

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Christmas Exhibition, Gallery Nine, 9B Margaret’s Buildings, Bath, Until 31 December

Gallery Nine’s winter exhibition brings together the work of British contemporary artists, ceramicists and jewellers. Carolyn Genders creates bold, asymmetric sculptural vessels and forms; ceramicist William Papworth’s work is hand thrown, one-off and repeated forms that reflect an appreciation of simple, ergonomic design; and Paul Catherall is known for his clean, sharp linocuts of architectural London landmarks. Carolyn Genders will also be showing alongside Paul with her relief prints. Featured jewellers are Cara Tonkin who works mostly in silver, with finishes such as gold vermeil and oxidised silver and Ann Katrin Evans, whose work is like that of an alchemist where the ‘non precious’ becomes precious.

galleryninebath.com Image: Southbank Steps Yellow by Paul Catherall

Myths and Monsters Victoria Art Gallery, Bath BA2 4AT Until 27 February 2022

This colourful celebration of children’s book illustration is a follow-up to 2017’s blockbuster Here Be Dragons exhibition. Myths and Monsters will once again link the worlds of literature, art and myth with some of the very best (and worst) you could expect to meet. Visitors will encounter characters from the Gruffalo to the Iron Man and fearsome dragons to the Little Ogre. Alongside the exhibition, there will be a chance for young visitors to get involved by making their own ‘monster in a jar’, which will be displayed as part of the show.

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Mixed Winter Exhibition David Simon Contemporary 37 High Street, Castle Carey BA7 7AW 4 December –29 January 2022

Thes popular Mixed Winter Exhibition includes paintings, ceramics and bronze sculpture by Daisy Cook, Julia Cooper, Isabel Coulton, Parastoo Ganjei, Andrew Lansley, Peter Lloyd-Jones, Mungo Powney, Yuta Segawa, David Ralph Simpson, Mike Service and Frances Watts. An eclectic feast of new work by gallery artists plus new invited artists.

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Image: Something About Nineveh by Mungo Powney

Shooting Stars: Carinthia West, Britain and America in the 1970s, American Museum & Gardens, Bath BA2 7BD, until 31 December

Carinthia West’s intimate photographs of rock and film stars of the 1970s in America – and in particular on the glorious beaches of Malibu in California – present an upbeat and buoyant view of the decade that should remind us of the outstanding music and the great design of this much-maligned period. Carinthia West’s fascinating photographs demonstrate that the 1970s was a decade of bright colours, fun, and self-expression.

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Image: Mick Jagger in Holland Park, 1976

The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath Hornet, Hailstone, Crab Eye, Aerodrome, Until 3 January This exhibition presents the fruits of a recent anagama kiln firing by Aaron Angell and Steven Claydon.

Rossetti’s Portraits, until 9 January A show of some of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s most iconic artworks, revealing him at the height of his creative powers.

Sunil Gupta: The New Pre-Raphaelites, until 19 January Photographs by Sunil Gupta exploring the legacy of the Pre-Raphaelites and their influence on contemporary art.

Image: The Blue Bower by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

holburne.org Thomas Lawrence Coming of Age, throughout December

A virtual exhibition giving insight into the first 25 years of this great portrait painter.

by EmmaRose Image: Heat

Emma Rose Artworks, Bath Contemporary Artists Fair, Green Park Station. 12 December

Emma Rose is a contemporary artist specialising in semi-abstract and impressionistic painting with an emphasis on colour and texture. She has developed an original style melding Indian and French inks with acrylic paints, producing vibrant and arresting work with a fluidity and passion for life. Emma will be exhibiting her original contemporary paintings, limited edition giclée prints, art cushions and cards at the Bath Contemporary Artists Fair on Sunday 12 December, 10am–5pm. She will be available to chat to about commissions, her interior design service, and colourful, creative ideas.

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Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair, Green Park Station, 12 December

Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair is delighted to welcome everyone back to its December fair. The fair is committed to bringing the best of contemporary art from the city and beyond right to the heart of Bath. Now an established and popular art fair, visitors can browse the brilliant works of local artists and admire fine art, photography, sculpture and textiles, all under the vaulted glass roof of Green Park Station. For exhibiting artists visit the website.

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Image by David Lawrence

Pop Up Exhibitions at Milsom Place, Bath Pop Up Gallery with Modern ArtBuyer, Until 5 December This contemporary, online art gallery will be showcasing their talented and hard-working artists’ recent pieces. They have curated an exceptional selection of original paintings and prints for the show, and there are some perfect gift pieces too.

Vision of Narnia, until 30 January Follow the paw prints to discover a vision of Narnia. A wondrous diorama created by Planet Gold Decor for Milsom Place will transport viewers into a magical world with a life-size lion and his faithful animal companions. Illuminated to bring the scene to life and spread some festive cheer, this other-worldly scene has to be seen to be believed. Both shows open from 10am–5pm Monday to Saturday and 11–4pm Sunday.

Image: Pedalissimo print

World Sport Print Society Café, Kingsmead Square, Bath throughout December

A new poster series from Studio Spilsbury and Robert Shaw. World Sport Prints embody the grunt, grind and the glory of your favourite sports. Adrenalised drawing fixed with controlled type, championing the universal language of effort and reward. A3 digital prints (unframed) £30.