"Jamaican Pulse" in Bristol this summer

Bristol's Royal West of England Academy (RWA) will host an exhibition of Jamaican art this summer. One more reason to pass by.

Jamaican Pulse: Art and Politics from Jamaica and the Diaspora

B.I.B. Kimani Beckford, oil on canvas, 2014

At a time when Jamaican art is receiving growing international acclaim, Jamaican Pulse showcases the extraordinary diversity of Jamaican art, presenting contemporary artwork alongside key works from Jamaican art history.

While exploring the roots of modern Jamaican art and suggesting new links between past and present, the exhibition also explores the artwork through a political lens and considers how global attitudes to body, gender, religion, class and sexuality have impacted this small island nation. By creating a conversation between the Jamaican Diaspora population across the UK and internationally, Jamaican Pulse looks back at early artistic and political awakening, whilst also creating a platform for contemporary artists.

Many of the contemporary artists in the exhibition also featured in the recent, critically- acclaimed Jamaica Biennale. Their work spans multiple disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles and moving image, and will be supported by twentieth century artwork from a number of public and private collections, including the Jamaican High Commission, London, and The National Gallery of Jamaica, Kingston.

Jamaican Pulse will be accompanied by an exciting learning and participation programme, with activities taking place on and off-site, including a satellite programme at The Bluecoat, Liverpool.

Jamaican Pulse is delivered in partnership with the Jamaican High Commission and is supported by Arts Council England and the Art Fund. It is co-curated by Kat Anderson and Graeme Mortimer Evelyn on behalf of the RWA.

              

   

  

Jamaican Pulse media partner 

Ras Dizzy, The Bird is a Shefield Prospect it Cald the Gospel Bird, 1998, Tempera and oil on matboard,27.9 x 38.1 cm, Courtesy of Cavin-Morris Gallery, Photograph © Cavin-Morris Gallery

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Details:

25 June – 11 September

Admission Prices

Adults: £6.95
(includes a 70p donation)

Concessions: £4.95
(includes a 50p donation)

Under 16s/SGS, UoB & UWE students: FREE

Art Fund card holders: £4.50 (includes a 50p donation)

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For more details on admissions go to: www.rwa.org.uk/visit-us/admission/

Opening times

Galleries and café
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.