Exhibitions at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

With the opening of our new Gallery extension we have more space than ever before to bring you an exciting programme of exhibitions. 

For a full listing visit the Wolverhampton Arts and Museums website.

The Northern Ireland Collection

Until 1 Jan 08
The Northern Ireland collection is one of the most significant and prestigious at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. By actively collecting artworks on the theme of the conflict the Gallery has created the only collection of its kind on an international scale.

About Art

Until 1 Jan 08
Find out about what art is, how to uncover the histories within, understand different styles, and discover why artists use the methods and techniques they do.  For visitors simply wanting to enjoy a display of some magnificent works artists will include Frank Brangwyn, Joan Miro and Garry Hume which will be on display alongside decorative objects from the vast Wolverhampton collection.

Pop Art

Until Mar 08
Displayed in the new triangular gallery on the first floor, we have Pop Art displays to rival anything you can see in London.  With computer based interactives, opportunities to dress and more, our Pop Art displays will appeal to all ages.  The displays will be changed every six months so that you can find out about different aspects of Pop Art and the 60s:
31 Mar 07 - 4 Aug 07:  Pin Up: Pop Art and Popular Culture
25 Aug 07 - 25 Feb 08: Pop Art and Politics in the 1960s

Welcome by
Choi Jeong Hwa

23 Jun 07 - 1 Sep 07
Prominent Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa brings his unique style of bright dynamic pop art to Wolverhampton.

Andrew Bracey

15 Sep 07 - 10 Nov 07
With masterful minutia, Andrew Bracey gives his tiny painted animals the freedom of the gallery.

Sugar Coated Tears

15 Sep 07 - 27 Oct 07
Sugar Coated Tears forms part of Wolverhampton's programme to mark the bi-centenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

Zoo by Richard Billingham

15 Sep 07 - 10 Nov 07
Richard Billingham creates a sense of unease with his close up images of animals in their enclosures.