The Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the University of Wolverhampton are jointly hosting an evening with acclaimed artist Caroline Walker to promote the forthcoming tour of the British Art Show 9 (BAS9) to Wolverhampton.
BAS9 is a showcase of contemporary art that is currently exhibiting in Aberdeen, before coming to Wolverhampton in January to April 2022, then moving to Manchester and Plymouth. Developed at a precarious moment in Britain’s history that has brought politics of identity and nation, concerns of social, racial and environmental justice, and questions of agency to the centre of public consciousness, the artists presented in the BAS9 exhibition respond in critical ways to this complex context; imagining more hopeful futures and exploring new modes of resistance.
This unique event is being hosted at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Thursday 23 September from 6.30 to 8.30pm and is an opportunity to learn more about the BAS9 tour, while hearing from an exhibiting artist about her work and the importance of art in the modern world. Caroline Walker, will also be joined by Maximillian William, the London-based gallerist, who will discuss the pleasure of collecting contemporary art.
The University and the Art Gallery will also share insight into BAS9 in Wolverhampton, the projects they are delivering to engage children with the life-enriching opportunities presented by art and how you and your company can get involved to support this incredible tour.
If you’d like to attend this event, please email [email protected]