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“Step inside The Island this May for a dynamic collaborative exhibition showcasing new work from second-year Boomsatsuma UAL Art and Design/Photography pathway students. Bringing together emerging creatives, the show highlights a vibrant mix of practices across photography, fine art, design, and experimental media.”
From: Boomsatsuma x UAL Art and Photography @ The Island - Gallery

“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

“For the first time, Pete is bringing his two greatest passions together with his latest exhibition, ‘The Boy With A Leg Named Brian’, on display during the day and a ticketed performance by his band, The Everly Pregnant Brothers in the evening. The day time exhibition is open from 12pm - 5pm and entry is free for all ages. No booking required.”
From: Pete McKee exhibition