WHAT’S ON 9-23 October
The Bath Contemporary Art Fair will feature an exciting range of artists, including Frances Cooley’s figurative collection
Until 16 October
BODY OF WORK This new selection of works by Alyson Minkley explores cerebral relationships with the body. Her works are emotive, using a range of disciplines to tell a story of bodies and the many and complex ways we consider them.10am-4pm; The Art Cohort; @the_art_cohort on Instagram and @theartcohort on Facebook
around the UK’s museums – and the Roman Baths is one of his stops. Hunt for Wally’s iconic striped shirt amongst the Bath’s collections. Each mini Wally has a letter hidden alongside spelling out a spooky secret message. Find all the Wallys to receive a special ‘I found Wally!’ bookmark. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat and Sun 9am-6pm; price included in entry; Roman Baths; www.romanbaths.co.uk
Until 23 October
Until 8 November
NEW WORK BY FRED CUMING This selection of vibrant works, from the prolific painter, whose art has an impressionist quality celebrate the seascapes of the South West. Fred’s works aim to give a ‘fleeting impression’ of his surrounds – and these atmospheric pieces do just that. Mon-Sat; 9.30am-5.30pm; Adam Gallery; www.adamgallery.com
Until 1 November
WHERE’S WALLY? SPOOKY MUSEUM SEARCH Wally is taking a Hallowe'en tour
30 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
KEITH JANSZ This magical collection of paintings explore light – from the sparkling reflections of the sun glancing off the sea to the stretching shadows of a wintry afternoon. The artist, Keith Jansz painted the entire remarkable collection by holding a brush in his mouth. He’s tetraplegic, which means he is paralysed in all four limbs. He credits painting as the stepping stone he needed to cope with the trauma of his paralysis – now he is an artist for a living and has exhibited his work around the world. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm;
Always check Covid-19 restrictions and instructions with venues before your visit
The Galleries Shop & Café, Freshford; www.keithjansz.com
Thursdays until 5 November
WOMAD AT HOME WOMAD and Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios have joined forces to offer an immersive 360° ‘live’ music experience – from home. The eight-part exclusive series has been recorded with world-class sound technology, resulting in an audio experience beyond anything you’ve heard before. The line-up includes stars of the new London jazz movement Sarathy Korwar, Blue Lab Beats and Native Dancer, alongside the Ghanaian-British band Onipa, Welsh folk act 9Bach, Chinese classical virtuoso Cheng Yu and her ensemble Silk Breeze, and electronic music innovators Hinako Omori and avant-garde folk band Voka Gentle. Thursdays 8pm; www.athome.womad.co.uk
Until 20 December
NIGHT & DAY: 1930S FASHION
AND PHOTOGRAPHS First curated by the Fashion and Textiles Museum in London, this exhibition is the ultimate experience of 1930s glam. Think floor length gowns in satin, velvet or crêpe – complete with diamanté accessories, obviously. It’s the perfect escape from the present; cast yourself in the role of ’30s femme fatale as you wander the display, picturing yourself at the wild parties of yesteryear. American Museum and Gardens; www.americanmuseum.org
Until 3 January 2021
GRAYSON PERRY: THE PRETHERAPY YEARS We couldn’t be happier with the news of the extension of The Holburne’s Grayson Perry exhibition until next year. The return of the explosive and creative pots and plates he made back in the ’80s shines an intriguing light on his use of the pottery medium to address
