New exhibitions at The Box are bringing an exciting combination of historical and contemporary art to the city this autumn.
Cruchan Ben Mountains, Noon 1801. Photo – The Box, Plymouth
Land Sea Sky: Ingrid Pollard, JMW Turner & Vija Celmins (October 19 to January 12 2025) has been developed in partnership with ARTIST ROOMS, Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. This major exhibition brings together three artists who, although working more than 200 years apart, are connected through their close observation of nature and skillful use of materials.
It includes over 15 works by the much-loved JMW Turner, showing how he captured the essence of the land and sea before the invention of photography.
Paul Rooney: Broken Token (also October 19 to January 12 2025) is a two-screen film that explores the idea of home during a time of war. It’s part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund – a national partnership programme led by Imperial War Museums.
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Its production has involved Plymouth veterans, creatives and West Country folk singer Hannah Martin. Rooney has combined the veterans’ recollections of connecting with home during conflicts in the Falklands, The Gulf and Afghanistan with film footage and a melodic folk ballad.
The Box is also celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport – once a separate town named Dock – through displays that draw on the city’s archives and a new commission by filmmakers Naresh Kaushal and Jamie Harper.
Discover more about these, plus Osman Yousefzada: When will we be good enough? (November 2 to March 9 2025) and Planet Ocean (until April 27 2025) at www. theboxplymouth.com
Join The Box on its ‘Journey to a Million’
The Box will soon be welcoming its one millionth visitor and it could be someone reading this article.
There’s only one way to find out!
If you, your family or friends haven’t yet visited, went a while ago and have been meaning to go back, or you’re a regular attendee, why not head to The Box again?
Enjoy everything that’s on offer this autumn and help it reach this important milestone.
