A portrait of Simeon Barclay holding a transparent overhead projector acrylic that says 'plus so much more' backwards in marker pen in front of his face.

A portrait of Celia Hempton sat on a chair in her studio wearing a white t-shirt and beige trousers

British Art Show is the largest touring exhibition of contemporary art in the UK, giving people in cities across the nation the opportunity to engage with work by the most exciting artists in Britain.

From 22 January – 10 April 2022 audiences in Wolverhampton can experience the exhibition, which will takes place across two main venues: Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art. Following Wolverhampton, the exhibition will tour to Manchester (13 May – 14 September 2022) and Plymouth (8 October – 23 December 2022).

The British Art Show is widely recognised as a significant marker of recent developments in contemporary art in Britain, and British Art Show 9 is no exception. A huge range of works by over 40 artists is presented, engaging with many of the most urgent issues of our times, including the environmental crisis, identity and belonging, conflict resolution and healing.

The exhibition is curated by internationally respected curators Irene Aristizábal and Hammad Nasar and is produced by Hayward Gallery Touring, in collaboration with curators at each of the host cities.

Hosting British Art Show 9 represents a huge milestone in the cultural life of Wolverhampton, and we’re proud to have partnered with the School of Art and Hayward Gallery Touring to present this ground-breaking exhibition.

Images of Simeon Barclay's work at British Art Show 9 at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

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Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Arts & Heritage

British Art Show 9 presents cutting-edge contemporary works by over 40 UK artists, addressing urgent issues like the environment and identity. Curated by Irene Aristizábal and Hammad Nasar.

British Art Show 9

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