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Exhibitions

As the creative capital of the South West, Bristol boasts many museums, galleries and art exhibitions that are open throughout the year. Here are some of the main cultural events in 2008.

May 2008

Showing until end of 2008
Breaking the Chains
British Empire & Commonwealth Museum
A groundbreaking new exhibition on the abolition of the slave trade.

Until 31 May
David Anthony Jarrett
Severnshed
Contemporary artist Jarrett starts his 2nd exhibition at Severnshed using Oils, Acrylics and Mixed Media.

Until 11 May
Night
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
An exhibition themed around night, with photography, film, drawing, painting and live performance.

Until 8 June
Spring Green 2008
The Architecture Centre
An annual programme of events that explores the sustainable innovation of our built environment.

Until 15 June
Saskia Holmkvist: Role Control
Arnolfini
This thought-provoking exhibition explores the notions of credibility, social strategy and how we all engage in role-play.

Until 15 June
Torsten Lauschmann
Arnolfini
Using a wide range of media, Lauschmann's work explores the tension between logic and emotional life.

June 2008

8 June - 20 July
Through the Lens
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
The first RWA open exhibition of purely photography, with invited works and open submitted pieces.

August 2008

10 August - 14 September
150th Anniversary Exhibition - 150 @ 150
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
Works by RWA Academicians and rarely seen historical material and highlights from the RWA collection.

October 2008

26 October - 14 December
156th Autumn Exhibition
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
See and buy over 500 works of arts submitted by professional and amateur artists.