What is Truth?
This year, the Sainsbury Centre is investigating how we can know what is true in the world around us through a series of fascinating, interlinked exhibitions – In Event of Moon Disaster, Liquid Gender, Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time and The Camera Never Lies – bringing together some of the world’s leading artists and creative thinkers, plus a new, interlinking publication.
17 February - 20 October 2024
SEE MORELower Galleries: Tank Man and The Heart of Truth
Two new displays now showing in our Lower Galleries: Tank Man, part of The Camera Never Lies (on the Mezzanine Gallery from 18 May – 20 October 2024), and The Heart of Truth, curated by Vanessa Tothill in partnership with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures.
Artist Talk: Yuki Kihara
Yuki Kihara will be in conversation with Karen Jacobs, Associate Professor in the Sainsbury Research Unit. They will cover Paradise Camp and its ongoing development exploring the artist’s intersectional themes such as gender, museum collections, climate change and colonisation
4 July 2024
Talk: Curator Sam Cornish on John Hoyland
A talk by writer and curator Sam Cornish on the British abstract painter John Hoyland (1934-2011), discussing Hoyland's Song 5.4.09 (2009) in the broader context of his late paintings.
14 May 2024
Artist In Conversation: Rashaad Newsome and Dr Michael T. Stuart (York University).
Artist Rashaad Newsome and Philosopher Dr. Michael T. Stuart will offer insight into their practices, reflecting on creative applications for artificial intelligence and ideas of authenticity.
29 May 2024
Why Do We Take Drugs?
In September 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will pose its next big societal question through its six-month season of exhibitions exploring Why Do We Take Drugs?. From alcohol to ayahuasca and from legal to illicit, this season will take you on your next journey of investigation all within the walls of one dynamic art museum.
14 September - 27 April 2025
Young Artists’ Studio (7-11): What Is Truth?
Spend the day in the Sainsbury Centre galleries and Studio with artist Jo Hayes, exploring photography and collage techniques?
28 May 2024
Memory of Birds: Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Immerse yourself in a guided sensory experience. In collaboration with a trauma therapist and migrating birds, Memory of Birds is an interactive sound installation in the trees. The work explores political violence that both literally and figuratively gets buried in contested lands.
16 May - 18 May 2024
Spotlight Tours – Summer 2024
Our ever-popular Spotlight Tours return for the summer.
What is Truth?
This year, the Sainsbury Centre is investigating how we can know what is true in the world around us through a series of fascinating, interlinked exhibitions – In Event of Moon Disaster, Liquid Gender, Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time and The Camera Never Lies – bringing together some of the world’s leading artists and creative thinkers, plus a new, interlinking publication.
17 February - 20 October 2024
The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project
Joining the Sainsbury Centre’s six-month long investigation into What is Truth? will be an exhibition re-evaluating the most iconic images of the past 100 years. The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project will explore the impact and influence photography has had on shaping – and in some cases distorting the narrative of major global events.
18 May - 20 October 2024
Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time
In his first solo exhibition at a UK museum, American artist Jeffrey Gibson (b.1972) will create a new site-specific installation for the Sainsbury Centre.
24 February - 4 August 2024
Spring Brochure 2024
Spring Brochure 2024
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Living Area
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Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park is set within the 350 acres of parkland featuring outstanding art, architecture and natural beauty. Open daily during daylight for all visitors to enjoy.