By Darren Grayer. The last 40 years have seen many changes in how the music we listen to has been formatted. Things started to change in the late 80s/early 90s when the compact disc suddenly became popular after first being launched in 1982. Since then, we’ve seen digital platforms...
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While We Slumber: Reimagining Rest, Community and Belonging at God’s House Tower
By Rachel Jones. Pictures courtesy of Luke Shears. For most of us, sleep is a necessity rather than a subject of curiosity. For artist Kitt, it has become the basis of an immersive new exhibition. Drawing on the building’s 700-year history and the stories of those who have passed...
Lord Mayor visits local art club
This week (24/8/26), the Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Pat Evemy, granted her presence and blessings on the opening day of the Oaklands Art Club Summer Exhibition, part of the Hampshire Open Studios 2026 currently taking place (HOS). The Oaklands Art Club (www.oaklandsartclub.org) is a small group of amateur...
Southampton City Art Gallery Reopens with Fresh Energy and New Perspectives
Words and photos by Rachel Jones (HMP). There was a palpable sense of anticipation outside Southampton City Art Gallery on Saturday morning as the doors reopened following an extensive £2.23 million refurbishment (7/3/2026). Visitors queued eagerly along the steps of the Civic Centre, keen to see how the much-loved...
God’s House Tower reopens with new exhibition this weekend
God’s House Tower (GHT) reopens this weekend following a month of TLC, marking the occasion with a special opening weekend and the launch of a new exhibition, Embodied Knowledge: Traces of Our Making. The exhibition is presented by Create + Connect and celebrates women’s creativity through work developed in...
Reader’s review: Aaron Williamson: Outlandish exhibition at John Hansard Gallery, Southampton
By Ellena Louise Ryan. John Hansard Gallery in Southampton is currently exhibiting a collection of Aaron Williamson’s work, spanning his career. This includes pieces from the Outlandish Collective, a group of disabled artists from New Forest, who made works between 1976-1982 and The Disabled Avant-Garde with Katherine Araniello (2006-2019)....
Lucky Dip exhibition comes to God’s House Tower
Lucky Dip, at God’s House Tower, brings together a collection of work by eight local artists working in multiple disciplines and mediums. From costume to collage, sculpture and installation, the work is informed by a multitude of ideas, processes and practices. 2025’s Lucky Dip Artists are Anya Isabella Isaacs,...
Review: Telling My Story: From Darkness to Light, God’s House Tower, Southampton
By Mabel Wellman. Telling My Story: From Darkness To Light was an exhibition of the artwork that has been created by clients of the local charity, Yellow Door. It was on display at God’s House Tower for a short run, from August 28th to 31st. For 40 years now,...
New art trail for Eastleigh artists
Artists in Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford have set up an art trail as part of this year’s Hampshire Open Studios. Hampshire Open Studios is currently taking place, and runs until 25th August, and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. Many artists open their studio doors across the county and...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Arches Studios
This summer, the Arches Studios marks 20 years of supporting artists in Southampton, and everyone is warmly invited to join the celebration. Since 2005, the Arches has offered a unique, inclusive and welcoming space for artists to explore, develop and share their work. From 11th July, a vibrant exhibition...