WHAT’S ON
As accurate as it’s possible for a three-weekly mag to be in these ever-changing times: check websites for up-to-date info on the day
9 October20 November
Anarchy in the UK, or more specifically, at Martin Parr Foundation
ART
Ongoing
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION The Royal Photographic Society’s gallery is currently closed, but you can still view the 162nd outing for the world’s longest running photography exhibition virtually, and admire the work of 43 international photographers. rps.org SUGAR PAPER THEORIES: Meanwhile, also at the RPS, the icecool Sugar Paper Theories is a true-life Nordic noir as Bristol photographer Jack Latham chronicles the most controversial murder investigation in Icelandic history. rps.org
Until 17 October
RICHARD AARON WARD: OIL AND WATER Improvised work, exploring, experimenting and re-imagining worlds; at That Art Gallery, thatartgallery.com
Until 18 October
FURIOUS, WILD AND YOUNG: THE DEATH OF CHATTERTON Bristol’s boy poet is celebrating his
250th deathaversary, and RWA have managed to get a loan of ‘that’ Pre-Raphaelite painting; rwa.org.uk
Until 26 October
ST WERBURGHS VIRTUAL ART TRAIL The arts and crafts community take the trail online; stwerburghsarts.org.uk
Until 31 October
PURDOWN TOWER See page 13; spotthebadger.com/tower
Until I November
HASSAN HAJJAJ: THE PATH Hassan’s colour-bomb of an exhibition explodes into the cool space of rnolfini; arnolfini.org.uk CENTRE OF GRAVITY Soapworks hosts work by over 60 Bristol artists, in a monthlong programme of visual arts, performance, talks and events. thesoapworksbristol.co.uk
Until 22 November
CHANTAL JOFFE: FOR ESMÉ – WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR Inspired by the Salinger short story, the exhibition captures the changing faces of Chantal and
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Esmé as they move between mother and daughter, love and squalor, and the act of care and being cared for. arnolfini.org.uk
Until 20 December
CHRIS KILLIP: THE STATION A vivid photographic document of the style, theatricality and raw energy of the anarcho-punk movement which ourished under Thatcher; martinparrfoundation.org
Until 17 January 2021
DENZIL FORRESTER: ITCHIN & SCRATCHIN Denzil’s paintings capture the vibrant energy of the dimly lit dance halls of 1980s London and today’s open-air clubs of Jamaica; spikeisland.org.uk
Until 28 February 2021
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? Bristol Museum takes a look at the way that magic has been used to heal, hurt and harm down the ages; bristolmuseums.org.uk
Until 5 April 2021
BEING HUMAN Can art capture what it is to be human? Many notable sculptors have had a go; see the results at
Bristol Museum; bristolmuseums.org.uk
10-23 October
EVA WATKINS The analogue photographer’s photo series of the synchronised swimmers of Henleaze; Room212, room212.co.uk
SHOWS
Until 11 October
CIRCUS MONTINI An actual, physical show, up on the Downs, in a Covid-proof state-ofthe-art big top. circusmontini.eu
Until 30 November
PERICLES Shakespeare’s wildest tale – adventure, shipwreck, corruption and romance on the high seas. From Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, directed by Andrew Hilton: online oldvic.ac.uk
9 October
GOING OUT WITH ANNETTE CURTAIN Annette is Bristol’s biggest gossip and she’s hosting the glitziest, glammest drag cabaret in town at Bristol Old Vic bar; bristololdvic.org.uk
