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“Visit us 28th - 31st May Boomsatsuma BA Hons Documentary Photography and Print Class of 2026 presents Eleven Piece Suit our graduation** exhibition. Opening Thursday 28th May 18:00 - 21:00 join us for live music, drinks and conversation. Find queer arts and crafts on the Saturday 30th, 12:00 - 14:00 followed by an artist talk with Lyfes Good and Daisy Groves 14:00 - 16:00 We look forward to seeing you there! Opening times: Thursday: 18:00 - 21:00 Friday/Saturday: 12:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 15:00 - KIT FORM is over one level, with an accessible toilet - KIT FORM 37 Jamaica Street Stokes Croft Bristol BS2 8JP”
From: Photographic exhibition: Eleven Piece Suit

“In this 3 hr workshop I will teach you how to draw out and paint a detailed eye using water mixable oil paints. Under my guidance, you will receive step-by-step instruction where I will introduce how I approach working with the grid method and water-mixable oils. We will begin by drawing out the eye in pencil first, followed by a demonstration of how to mix colours and apply them to your drawing. You will work from photographic references, making the workshop suitable for all experience levels. No previous painting experience is necessary, and all materials are included. This workshop takes place during our group exhibition 'LIKE' in the gallery.”
From: Eye Painting Workshop in Water Mixable Oils

“OLUKEMI LIJADU: 'FEEDBACK' Spike Island presents Feedback (31 January–10 May 2026), the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu. Developed through extensive research in Chicago, Lagos and Bristol, Feedback centres around a major film commission and marks a landmark in the artist’s moving image practice.”
From: Spotlight Tours: Phillip Lai 'RAIN / RUIN' and Olukemi Lijadu 'Feedback'

“PHILLIP LAI: 'RAIN / RUIN' Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai (b.1969, Kuala Lumpur), bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us. Lai’s sculptures combine everyday objects with his own intensive re-makings of them to create a parallel imprint of the real world.”
From: Spotlight Tours: Phillip Lai 'RAIN / RUIN' and Olukemi Lijadu 'Feedback'

“In A land as big as her skin Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh invites you into a vivid world where ancient mythology collides with contemporary experience. Born in Beirut, now living and working between the Netherlands and Lebanon, her work poignantly and playfully navigates complex themes including identity, migration, trauma, inequality and gender, through her deep love of craftsmanship and materials. Join us at Arnolfini for this special in-conversation to learn more about Mounira Al Solh’s practice and the works in the exhibition, which continues at Arnolfini until 24 May 2026.”
From: Mounira Al Solh in conversation