Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection to come to Leeds in 2019
In February 2019, to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 144 of the Renaissance master's greatest drawings in the Royal Collection will go on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK, including Leeds Art
Rhinos lead the charge to get Christmas in Leeds underway
Rugby League heroes The Leeds Rhinos will get the festive season officially underway as guests of honour at this year’s fantastic Leeds Christmas lights switch on. Fresh off their incredible Super League Grand Final win earlier this month, the Rhinos will
Yorkshire suit is made to measure for Big Apple’s fashion exhibition
For a Yorkshireman returning home after the Second World War, it was tailor made to help him take his first sartorial steps back into civilian life. And today a dapper demob suit from Leeds has also proved to be the perfect
Leeds Art Gallery reopens tomorrow after a period of closure
Newly uncovered exhibition space and transformed Central Court Gallery. • Major ARTIST ROOMS: Joseph Beuys exhibition - with works by Beuys showing in Leeds for the first time in over 30 years. • New presentation of the collection featuring recent acquisitions including
Object of the week- vintage bucket and spade
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, an essential item on your seaside checklist is sure to be a bucket and spade. And as this charming vintage set shows, sandcastle-building and beachcombing are popular seasonal traditions which stretch back generations. At
New pop-up pavilion transforms Victoria Gardens this summer
This summer Victoria Gardens in the heart of Leeds city centre will be transformed into a pop-up pavilion and playspace for two weeks from 12-28 August. Park Here & Play is a large-scale ambitious project and realised through a collaboration with
Object of the week- Trixie umbrella advert
Canny companies have often employed the colourful imagery of the changing seasons to sell their products. And as this cute vintage advert for Trixie Umbrellas shows, the weather in particular can prove to be an excellent marketing tool. Tapping into the traditional
Artist’s beautiful painting is a classic seasonal masterpiece
For centuries, artists across the world have tried to capture the spirit and beauty of the changing seasons in their work. And few have done it better than Leeds-born painter John Atkinson Grimshaw, whose work is currently on display at Leeds
Vintage seaside set illustrates summer tradition
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, an essential item on your seaside checklist is sure to be a bucket and spade. And as this charming vintage set shows, sandcastle-building and beachcombing are popular seasonal traditions which stretch back generations. At
Leeds Art Gallery launches an Art Happens crowdfunding campaign for ambitious commission by artist Lothar Götz
On 18 April, Leeds Art Gallery is launching an Art Happens crowdfunding campaign with artist Lothar Götz to produce one of the most ambitious commissions of his career to date. The initiative hopes to raise £17,000 in 30 days to realise
April showers inspired quirky spring-themed advert
Canny companies have often employed the colourful imagery of the changing seasons to sell their products. And as this cute vintage advert for Trixie Umbrellas shows, the weather in particular can prove to be an excellent marketing tool. Tapping into the traditional
Leeds Art Gallery will reopen to the public on 13 October 2017 with a newly uncovered exhibition space, a major ARTIST ROOMS Joseph Beuys exhibition and new presentation of the collection featuring recent acquisitions
Leeds Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will reopen its galleries to the public on 13 October 2017, after a period of closure to undergo essential repairs to the original roof and the historic Victorian building. Reopening programme highlights
For All Seasons- Embroidered picture
Embroidered and printed more than a century ago, this beautiful picture draws on classical art and poetry to depict the cycle of the changing seasons. Currently on display at Leeds City Museum the picture was created in 1913 and shows four
New family-friendly exhibition explores seasonal sensations
A colourful combination of animals, games, music and history will take families in Leeds on a unique interactive journey through the changing seasons. Leeds City Museum’s new For All Seasons exhibition opens this Friday, February 10, and features a series of imaginative
Santa flies in to check out city’s Christmas market
Santa Claus paid a special visit to Millennium Square's German Christmas Market today. Father Christmas flew in from the North Pole to check out the venue for his brand new breakfast event, which will take place at the attraction for the very first
Stunning “secret ceiling” discovered during Leeds Art Gallery renovations
Renovation work on Leeds Art Gallery has uncovered a spectacular roof space that has been hidden away for more than 40 years. Workers carrying out essential repairs on the 128-year-old building were removing a false ceiling in one of the upper
Hepworth sculpture on the move
Leeds Art Gallery has said a temporary farewell to a celebrated Yorkshire favourite. Dual Form by Barbara Hepworth has been transported the short distance to the University of Leeds while the gallery is closed for major roof repairs. The sculpture was bought