nottingham contemporary

Lydia Copson The cost-of-living crisis has launched many of us into a place of minimal room for leisure or luxuries, but luckily there are lots of cheap (or free!) ways to experience art, culture and literature around Nottingham. So, if you’re interested in art exhibitions, films, music, theatre, nature,...

Whether you are a returning student or a fresher looking to explore your new home and city, let this article serve as your guide to making the most out of your time in Nottingham. “While these big galleries may contain a Monet or two they are often full of...

Last week I visited the Contemporary’s newest exhibition, Still I Rise. Displayed across four galleries, Still I Rise has over 100 exhibits, including new commissions as well as previous work not often exhibited here in the UK. Each gallery offers a different thematic perspective and are all open for...

Head of Steam is a real ale bar and restaurant conveniently located in Lace Market near the common attraction Nottingham Contemporary. Once inside the bar/restaurant we were shown to our table, a booth at the back away from the bar area. The first thing to notice was the décor...

Nottingham prides itself on offering a diverse choice of gallery exhibitions from a range of different artists, many of which are free or affordable even for a student budget. With so much choice, here’s a look at three of the best ones to keep your eyes peeled for.  Focus...

A definitive list of the best places to pretend to revise in Nottingham, tried and tested.   1.   Nottingham Contemporary “The perfect place to sit and revise” Although the Contemporary café sits at the bottom of a massive stone set of stairs whichever way you go about it, don’t be...

Nottingham Contemporary held two separate displays last Friday night which played with the use of ‘Sound’ and ‘Light’. Natasha went along to see what the exhibitions were all about… Just outside the gallery was the ‘Illumaphonium’: a giant multi-sensory, music making sculpture. The installation was massive, having chime-bars fitted...