Exhibitions
Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition
Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.
| Mon 27 January | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
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| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
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| Tue 28 January | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
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| Wed 29 January | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:15PM |
Panel Discussion: Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Join us for a discussion on our current exhibition 'Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa', with exhibition curator Tamar Garb and a panel of guest speakers. |
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| Thu 30 January | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 11:30AM - 12:00PM |
Tour of Renaturation: Fractured Identities, Future Selves by Debbie Yeboah Join us for an exhibition tour of Renaturation: Fractured Identities, Future Selves by Debbie Yeboah. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:30PM |
Join the launch event at the Bill Brown Creative Workshops to explore Churchill College’s modernist legacy. Featuring rare architectural plans, drawings, and documents from the Churchill Archives Centre, it traces the College’s evolution from the 1960s to today. Discover links between its architecture and modern art collection, with works by Robyn Denny, Patrick Caulfield, and more. |
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| Fri 31 January | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
The slipperiness of empathy: navigating through seas of (in)visibility and erasure Conversations on how artwork can offer a novel perspective that goes beyond traditional institutional frames and dominant ways of producing knowledge. |
| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore Churchill College’s modernist legacy at the Bill Brown Creative Workshops. Featuring rare architectural plans, drawings, and documents from the Churchill Archives Centre, it traces the College’s evolution from the 1960s to today. Discover connections between its architecture and modern art collection, including works by Robyn Denny and Patrick Caulfield. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
|
| Sat 1 February | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally. |
|
| Sun 2 February | 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |