York Art Gallery

Fundraiser: In Conversation With Harland Miller, hosted by Tim Marlow – Wed 14 May 2025

Fundraiser: In Conversation With Harland Miller, hosted by Tim Marlow

Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Fundraiser: In Conversation With Harland Miller, hosted by Tim Marlow
14 May 2025 | York Art Gallery | 6.30pm | £60 for one ticket, £100 for two tickets | Book here

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned artist and writer Harland Miller, hosted by the esteemed art historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow. This event promises a deep dive into Miller’s eclectic career, from his  critically acclaimed novel to his new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned ‘Letter Paintings’ series.

Inspired by his upbringing in 1970s Yorkshire and an itinerant lifestyle in New York, New Orleans, Berlin and Paris during the 1980s and ’90s, Miller creates colourful and graphically vernacular works that convey his love of popular language and attest to his enduring engagement with its narrative, aural and typographical possibilities.

Harland Miller is known for his unique blend of visual art and literature, often infusing his works with sardonic humour and poignant social commentary.

Tim Marlow, Director and Chief Executive of the Design Museum, brings his extensive knowledge and charismatic presentation style to the conversation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from Harland Miller about his creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind his iconic works. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a literature lover, or simply curious, this event is sure to be both enlightening and entertaining.

The evening will feature a book signing for Harland’s new book, XXX, published by Phaidon. This book, the first to focus solely on Miller’s ‘Letter Paintings’, showcases over 100 artworks and new photos of the artist in his studio, providing a unique glimpse into Miller’s world. Books will be available for purchase during the event.

This is an intimate evening, with limited tickets –  so secure yours now, for an evening of art, literature, and lively discussion!

This event will be raising funds for York Museums Trust – Charity number: 1092466

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 17 May 2025

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 17 May 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 May 2025

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 May 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm, free

Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing.
Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.  For adults (16+ only) and running one Sunday each month, there is no need to book for this workshop, session will start at 10:30am and run for approximately 2 hours, it is a practical art session which is suitable for all abilities.

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Audio Described Tour – Harland Miller: XXX – Wed 21 May 2025

Audio Described Tour - Harland Miller: XXX

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Audio Described Tour – Harland Miller: XXX
Wednesday 21 May 2025 | 11am
Included in gallery admission
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Join us for a live audio described gallery tour of the works of Harland Miller as shown in his latest exhibition ‘XXX’.

Our audio tours have been developed for people with sight loss but are accessible to all visitors seeking an alternative way to experience the exhibition.

You will be guided through the exhibition by audio describer, Gemma Murray, who has previously led tours at Dulwich Picture Gallery and across Sheffield Museums Trust. The tour will explore a variety of artworks in the exhibition through evocative descriptions and discussion.

Bring an inquiring mind and enjoy this chance to slow down, engage differently and see what you can find.

Tours will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes (depending on the length of discussions). The tour guide will meet visitors in the gallery foyer before heading into the exhibition space.

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 21 May 2025

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

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Tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!

Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.

Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month.(Please book separately for each session).

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Gallery talk: The Modern Art of the Book – Thu 22 May 2025

Gallery talk: The Modern Art of the Book

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery talk: The Modern Art of the Book by Professor Michael White
Thursday 22 May 2025 | 2pm
Included in gallery admission

Miller took inspiration from the covers of Penguin Books, the design of which was regularised in the 1940s by the celebrated German graphic designer, Jan Tschichold. This talk will investigate the sources of Tschichold’s guidelines for modern typography and book design in experimental works of art created in the 1920s by artists such as El Lisstizky and Kurt Schwitters. The story takes us from concepts of abstract art into popular book design and then back into art with Miller.

 

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Colour – letterpress workshop – Sun 25 May 2025

Colour - letterpress workshop

Date: Sunday 25 May 2025, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Colour
Sunday 25 May 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £40
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A letterpress workshop delivered by Thin Ice Press.

Colour is crucial to Harland Miller’s art. He has suggested, for instance, that ‘pink … suggests levity, the same subject in green has more gravity’. Join us for a fun workshop on colour and its impacts. Participants will create a set of keywords in wood type, and we will print them in multiple colours, playing with meaning, visual effect, and emotion. All participants will go home with a set of A3 posters, celebrating what colour can do, and how Miller’s work helps us to experience it differently.

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Harland Miller Gallery Late – Thu 5 Jun 2025

Harland Miller Gallery Late

Date: Thursday 5 June 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Harland Miller Gallery Late
Thursday 5 June 2025
6pm – 9pm | £20
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Explore our latest exhibition ‘Harland Miller: XXX’ after hours. Join us for drop-in creative workshops and thought-provoking activities celebrating the incredible ‘Harland Miller: XXX’ exhibition. Grab a drink and unwind at the Sketch Cafe Bar and enjoy the evening accompanied by a live DJ set.
Don’t miss out on this vibrant night!
This event is 18+ and is expected to be a busy and louder event.

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Txt – letterpress workshop – Sun 8 Jun 2025

Txt - letterpress workshop

Date: Sunday 8 June 2025, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Txt
Sunday 8 June 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £40
Book now | SOLD OUT

A letterpress workshop delivered by Thin Ice Press.

In recent works, especially Hz So Good and R U OK (both 2022), Harland Miller has played with the snappy, abbreviated forms of txt speak or ‘platespeak’ (the language of personalised number plates). In this workshop, we will do the same, stripping words down to their essential components. Participants will learn the basics of letterpress, and will hand set metal type in order to create a snappy txt abbreviation or communication. All participants will go home with a set of unique A5 prints, showcasing the results of their work.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Jun 2025

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 14 June 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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