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Picks of the month – October
Neoterics
An exhibition of ‘photo-cubism’ by Devon artist Ben Yates inspired and influenced by geometry, counter-culture, science fiction and fact, and all things Japanese. The artist photographs his subjects digitally and then applies the prints onto a structure of blocks. The resulting piece appears to change or develop as the observer moves around or toward it.
To November 1
is needed now More than ever
www.grantbradleygallery.co.uk/
Reflections on the Aftermath
Award-winning Palestinian artist Emily Jacir’s film uses archive black and white photography to reflect on the period between the wars when Palestine was under British rule.
Reflections on the Aftermath is the third in the Global to Local series of exhibitions by Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in partnership with Arnolfini.
To January 2015
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/
The Promise
The Promise is an exhibition of international contemporary art focusing on Bristol. The exhibition in Arnolfini’s gallery spaces is complemented by installations, performances, sculptures, walks and family events, which will spread throughout Bristol exploring the relationship between the city and its residents, inspiring visitors to rediscover Bristol and view the city from new perspectives.
To November 9
Connections 5
Connections 5 features selected work by three impressive female talents – dramatic photography by Helen Warner, otherworldly sculpture by Elena Duff, and abstract painting by multi-media artist Kate Theodore; curated by Tina Brown. Connections 5 promises to be a show of theatricality and intrigue, of hopes, dreams and storytelling – all in the setting of a private apartment at Paintworks
Until October 24 (by appointment only, call 0797 7219037)
Focus Mode
Rob Wass, previously known as Data, has become one of our bestselling artists of the last few years and returns for his first Bristol solo show with an exquisite collection of beautiful new works exploring the DNA of our cities and the nature of the sky.
www.upfest.co.uk/page/upfest-gallery
Until October 17