Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This event is led by artist and tour guide Lisa Tilley, and is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.
Join artist and performer Julia Collar and explore the exciting sensory qualities of our exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. Artworks will be brought to life for your little ones with music, story-telling, object handling, dress up and play!
About the exhibition
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.
Join Deaf artist and tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s current exhibition, Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This tour will be in British Sign Language (BSL) only and is suitable for D/deaf visitors and users of BSL.
About the exhibition
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.
If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost, or call 01908 676900.
Please note that companion tickets are free of charge.
Join one of our award-winning Sensory Tours, and experience a unique sensory exploration of the exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America.
This event is designed and led by artist Julia Collar and is specifically for people of all ages with additional and complex needs, alongside their families, friends, and companions. Makaton is used throughout.
About the exhibition
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.
Join our volunteer guides for a friendly tour discussing Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour.
These tours provide visitors with the opportunity to engage with the exhibition and express their own thoughts and ideas about the artworks in a small group.
This is free with an exhibition ticket.
Dates and times
Tuesday 28 January, 11am
Sunday 2 February, 11am
Tuesday 4 February, 11am
Sunday 9 February, 11am
Tuesday 11 February, 11am
Tuesday 18 February, 11am
Sunday 23 February, 11am
Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This event is led by Inclusive Practice in the Arts Associate Artist Lisa Tilley. It is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.
About the exhibition
Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.
Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This event is led by Robin Clements. It is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.
About the exhibition
Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.
Join tour guide Deb Malton in exploring Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This tour will be delivered in spoken English and interpreted in British Sign Language (BSL) by accredited interpreter, Julie Cresswell. It is particularly suited to D/deaf visitors, those learning BSL, and visitors attending in a mixed group of Hearing and D/deaf.
If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost or 01908 558 315.
Please note that companion tickets are free of charge.
About the exhibition
Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.
Join one of our award-winning Sensory Tours, and experience a unique sensory exploration of the exhibition Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour.
This event is designed specifically for people of all ages with additional and complex needs – including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PLMD), and their families. Makaton is used throughout.
Dates
Saturday 30 November, 11am
Saturday 1 February, 11am
Tickets
£5 per family
Experience MK Gallery in a completely fun and child-friendly way!
Join artist and performer Julia Collar and explore the exciting sensory qualities of our exhibition Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. Artworks will be brought to life for your little ones with music, story-telling, object handling, dress up and play!
Dates
Saturday 30 November, 10am
Saturday 1 February, 10am
Tickets
£5 per family
Join Deaf artist and tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s current exhibition, Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This tour will be in British Sign Language (BSL) only and is suitable for D/deaf visitors and users of BSL.
If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost, or call 01908 676900.
Please note that companion tickets are free of charge.
About the exhibition
Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.