Welcome to the Library's exhibitions and events page
Find out about our current and upcoming exhibitions and events, which will be taking place in one or more of our gallery spaces at the Hartley Library, the National Oceanographic Library and the Winchester School of Art Library
Scroll through the gallery below to explore events and exhibitions currently taking place.
An exhibition formed of a series of artworks made from found objects, which can be seen as extensions of “Readymades”. All of them use text in the design to humorously express Cat's frustration with various subjects in the format of fake beauty products or embroidered clothing. Cat's work is critical of our social media, the value of women to be beautiful over other qualities, and work culture, capitalism and the nine-to-five lifestyle.
Scroll through the gallery below to explore our upcoming events and exhibitions
Exhibiting nine portraits, plus quotations given by members of the Southampton community who migrated to the in the UK known as The Windrush Generation. This is complemented by a Digital Display in the Hartley Level 2 foyer.
The Windrush Legacy partnership celebrates the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and aims to preserve and inspire individuals and communities.
Celebrating 21 years of making limited edition and artefact books. This exhibition will chart their journey through twenty one years of making artists' books and will be reflected in the twenty one Salt + Shaw books selected for display.