Michael Barrett and shi blank - The Listening Room
Trapezium was pleased to host Michael Barrett and shi blank's project ‘The Listening Room’. Designed to re-centre self-care in a world where fast-paced technological advancements are constantly competing for our attention, their installation consisted of a dome within the Gallery where you could spend an hour just relaxing and listening.
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Bingley Camera Club - Celebrating Bradford
'Celebrating Bradford' brought together a wonderful selection of images from Bingley Camera Club, which told the story of the place they live in - Bradford.
All taken within the Bradford Metropolitan district, there were photographs of beautiful architecture, both new and old; breath-taking landscapes, wonderful waterways; and other tourist attractions. There were also a colourful array of images depicting some of the many events and celebrations that happen throughout the year, plus many more images that celebrate the district.
From beginners to accomplished photographers, the members demonstrated the diverse range of perspectives and styles within Bingley Camera Club.
Not A Minority
Trapezium Gallery were pleased to present Not A Minority, a collaborative exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day 2024, supported by Bradford City Council.
The exhibition brought together an eclectic mix of creative work by more than twenty artists, exploring women’s issues from all walks of life; celebrating women’s achievements in the past or raising awareness of present concerns. Preference was paid to specific issues affecting Bradford residents and celebrating the achievements of Bradford women.
The Black Agenda Book Shop
Trapezium Gallery was pleased to present 'The Black Agenda Book Shop' curated by Being Bradford..
In January 1991 a small group of Afrikan and Caribbean parents from Bradford concerned about the mis-education and excessive exclusion from school of their children started The Black Agenda Bookshop, an Afrocentric Library & Bookshop.
This exhibition was a testament to the enduring tenacity and contribution of Bradford’s Afrikan and Caribbean Communities and the stalwart support of many of Bradford’s wider Communities.
Bill Parker - Land/Marks
Trapezium Gallery was pleased to present 'Land/Marks' by Bill Parker, an artist who lives and works in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Bill is an old friend of Trapezium, his work formed part of ‘Water, Structure and Life’ our very first exhibition in September 2018, so it seemed apt that he returned to the gallery on our fifth anniversary with a full exhibition of his remarkable paintings .
Untold Stories
This documentary photography exhibition included the work of Bradford photographers: Caro Blount-Shah, Bev Clough, Ann Driver, Abraham Emajaro, Lauren Kelly, Mark Lunn and Cath Muldowney. Their themes displayed aspects of life which they find to be important or unusual.
Themes covered a history of Bradford's key public houses past and present, the effects of leaving rubbish in public spaces and its impact on the environment; a celebration of the phenomenon of the Elvis Tribute Artist and a look at local band Harsh Words and how they are viewed. On a clothing theme, there was the trend of 'vintage' clothing, recycled fashion and second hand shopping and the everyday activity of washing across cultures around the world.
Not An Art Group - A Day in the Sun
Bradford's Trapezium Gallery were pleased to present A Day in the Sun, by Not An Art Group, three artists based in Bradford:Patrick Whitehead, Rose Jollands and Jochen Gren. Their work is a rich, eclectic body of work, with a mix of print-making, painting, embroidery and collage.
Bradford Schools of Sanctuary - Compassion
Trapezium Arts was pleased to host ‘Compassion’ An exhibition and workshops for Refugee Week by pupils from schools across Bradford
Produced by Bradford Schools of Sanctuary the exhibition and workshops had over 70 pieces of artwork by schools from across the Bradford District..