🌟 Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now
🗓️ Opening on Friday 23rd October
Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now celebrates tapestry as a vibrant and evolving medium for the 21st century. Featuring more than 20 works created through collaborations between Dovecot Studios’ master weavers and leading artists including David Hockney, Yinka Shonibare, Rachel Maclean and Hurvin Anderson, the exhibition explores the enduring relevance of tapestry today. Presented to coincide with the Bayeux Tapestry’s landmark return to the UK, the exhibition invites visitors to discover how contemporary artists are reimagining one of the world’s oldest art forms. Pay What You Can.
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Bring the exhibition to life
Looking for ways to get your children involved in the arts?
Families can explore the themes of ‘Beyond Bayeux: Tapestry Now’ at October Half Term Family Day on Wednesday 28th October, featuring weaving workshops, storytelling and hands-on making.
The tapestry closes on Sunday 21st March 2027.