Arnolfini Art Gallery, Bristol

The Arnolfini Art Gallery, situated on Bristol's waterfront, is a renowned international art center and gallery. Founded in 1961 by Jeremy Rees, the gallery's program consists of a range of contemporary art exhibitions, artist performances, music and dance events, poetry and book readings, talks, lectures, and cinema screenings. Additionally, Arnolfini has a specialist art bookshop and a café bar, making it an ideal place to spend an afternoon exploring the world of art.

The gallery also undertakes educational activities and supports experimental digital media work through online resources. Festivals hosted by Arnolfini provide an exciting opportunity to experience a range of artistic expressions.

The gallery's name is derived from Jan van Eyck's iconic 15th-century painting, The Arnolfini Portrait. The Art Gallery has had several locations throughout its history, starting in Clifton and moving to Queen Square in the 1970s before settling in its current location in Bush House.

Arnolfini Art Gallery has exhibited works by many renowned artists, such as Bridget Riley, Rachel Whiteread, Richard Long, and Jack Yeats. The gallery has also hosted performances by groups like the Goat Island Performance Group, the Philip Glass Ensemble, and the Shobana Jeyasingh Dance.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Adrian Pingstone.

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Sight Name: Arnolfini Art Gallery
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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