By Banksy works to feature in ‘extraordinary’ North Lincolnshire exhibition
Artwork from the mysterious Banksy is set to feature in an “extraordinary” exhibition coming to North Lincolnshire.
North Lincolnshire Council have confirmed “rarely seen” artwork created by world famous artists will be put on display during an extraordinary exhibition coming to Scunthorpe’s 20-21 Visual Arts Centre this summer!
The council have confirmed that those who attend the “New Icons exhibition”, which opens on 16 July, will have to opportunity to explore more than 90 pieces of artwork from artists such as “Banksy, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Blek le Rat and many more”
According to the council, the art show is expected to be the “most popular” show ever seen in Scunthorpe, adding that it is the biggest high-profile arts exhibition seen in the “popular arts centre’s 20 year history”
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said:
“To stage the New Icons exhibition, that features work by many of the biggest artists of our time, is a real privilege and incredibly exciting”
“We are expecting the exhibition to bring more than 20,000 visitors into the heart of Scunthorpe town centre, many from outside the area, which will be a massive boost to the local economy, and a brilliant showcase for everything North Lincolnshire has to offer”, he added.
In the announcement statement, the council said:
“The atmospheric nave of the Grade II* listed former church building at 20-21 has been chosen as the perfect place to display the artworks, which are on loan from John Brandler, one of the world’s biggest street art collectors”
Additionally, all the artworks that will be put on display are for sale!
Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities – urban, said:
“Over the course of 20-21’s incredible 20-year history, the gallery has continued to put North Lincolnshire on the creative map, with more than 800,000 visitors flocking to see a huge variety of international installations”
“These have included everything from Antony Gormley’s 40,000 terracotta figures in 2014 and stunning LEGO models in 2019’s Brick by Brick, right through to Luke Jerram’s magnificent Museum of the Moon that wowed visitors last year”, he added.
“As well as these landmark exhibitions, staff work hard to make sure the art on offer is as accessible as possible. Their Get Crafty sessions for adults with additional needs are held weekly, as are the Stick and Splodge workshops for under-fives, both of which are extremely popular with local families”
“New Icons” will be on display from 16 July to 5 November 2022. The gallery will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
“While entry to the venue is free, entry to the exhibition itself will be by ticket only”, the council said.
Tickets will be released on 16 June through ArtTickets.
