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Nottingham has a thriving cultural network. Visual art is on display in our many galleries, including Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery (the first municipal art gallery to be opened outside London) which shows exhibitions by established and contemporary artists. Meanwhile, the Bonington and Djanogly galleries exhibit work of national importance. The Neo Art gallery, housed in the former offices of famous Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill, shows and sells work by local artists. Further afield, Rufford Abbey has gained a national and international reputation for its innovative craft exhibitions and studio ceramics whilst at Longdale Craft Centre (near Newstead Abbey) you'll see resident royal sculptor Gordon Brown working on his latest commission together with a recreated Victorian carft village. The Harley Gallery in Worksop boasts three exhibition spaces dedicated to the display of contemporary visual art and craft. Thoresby Hall in Newark houses a unique collection of work by Marie-Louise Pierrepont. She lived at Thoresby until her death in 1984 and explored a range of artistic styles throughout the twentieth century. In addition, the Lakeside Arts Centre hosts a year-round programme of thought provoking exhibitions as well as offering innovative music, comedy and drama from this state-of-the-art, multi-functional arts venue based at the University of Nottingham. ...stop press…Angel Row Gallery closed in September 2007 as part of the preparations for the opening of Nottingham Contemporary. For more information see www.nottinghamcontemporary.org Nottingham Contemporary officially opened on 14 November During the opening weekend, over 6,000 people visited the David Hockney 1960 - 1968: A Marriage of Styles and the Frances Stark exhibitions. It is the first time that Hockney’s early work has been brought together for almost 40 years. The exhibition includes his iconic Californian work A Bigger Splash, one of the world’s most famous paintings. Press reviews included: “Nottingham makes a bigger splash. The city’s smart new contemporary gallery opens with a tremendous show of David Hockney’s great early paintings...the work is an inspiration and so is the show...Nottingham Contemporary could hardly have made a better start.” The Observer “New gallery, new show: a thrilling David Hockney exhibition launches the UK’s latest art space...the new kid on the block among the public art galleries currently revitalising the East Midlands is Nottingham Contemporary, launching today with an exhibition that announces a distinctive, exciting national presence...I wanted this show to go on for ever.” Financial Times “Joyous, funny and inventive, David Hockney’s early work was his bravest and his best. What better way to launch Britain’s newest art gallery”. The Guardian “This exhibition surely counts as a coup: a testimony to the calibre of an arts outpost that comes complete with 740 sq metres of gallery space, a magnificent subterranean performance theatre...This is a show to return the viewer to the first freshness of Hockney’s vision. It represents a vibrant start for this new museum." 4 out of 5 stars in The Times. If you're staying over in the city then check out our list of approved Nottingham hotels. Nottinghamshire and Sherwood Forest are great options for UK family holidays and our Robin Hood breaks website has everything you need. For that home away from home try our range of Nottingham bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) or our approved Nottingham holiday cottages. For weekend or short break packages, check out our brand new Nottingham breaks website for deals on Nottingham city breaks Nottingham family breaks and holidays Nottingham stag party Nottingham hen party Nottingham activity breaks < back to Culture
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