Solent Showcase opens doors
Solent Showcase Now Open
Location: Solent Showcase, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar Street, Southampton
Southampton Solent University celebrated the opening of ‘Solent Showcase’ its brand new gallery and exhibition space in the University’s Sir James Matthews Building in the city centre.
The venue is the first major addition to Southampton’s emerging cultural quarter and was officially opened by the University’s Chancellor, Admiral The Right Honourable Lord West of Spithead on Thursday 24 November at an exciting evening event.
The opening enabled attendees to view an inaugural exhibition drawn from the extensive archive of Professor Richard Demarco featuring works by Joseph Beuys, Paul Neagu, Ian Hamilton Finlay as well as other artists of international repute. The award-winning Yvette Bozsik Dance Company from Budapest provided an intimate performance at the event entitled 'Miss Julie'.
Solent Showcase was opened during the University’s Graduation Week celebrations and coincides with the expansion of art courses and the development of a new space for The Solent School of Art and Design close to The Bargate in the city.
Going forward, Solent Showcase will feature contemporary visual art that encourages engagement, discussion and participation with the whole community. Up and coming national and international artists will be supported by the venue to provide examples of contemporary art to inspire students and a wider audience.
The exhibition and gallery is free to view for everyone and will be open to the public from Friday 25 November until 28 January 2012, for more information please call the Events Office 023 80 319038.