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Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) By Karina Lax 2019, Printed 2021 © Karina Lax

Creative Connections Sheffield

Thu 30 June - Sun 2 October 2022

Millennium Gallery

Who are the people that represent Sheffield? From pioneers and performers to athletes and artists, Creative Connections celebrates the public figures synonymous with our city.

 

The exhibition brings together over 30 works from the National Portrait Gallery and Sheffield’s own collection, including portraits of Alex Turner, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sean Bean, Self Esteem, Otis Mensah, Helen Sharman, Mary, Queen of Scots and more. Visitors will also discover some of Sheffield’s little-known connections with famous names, including US aviator Amy Johnson and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.

The works go on display alongside a striking bus shelter installation created by Sheffield artist Conor Rogers and students at Sheffield Park Academy, exploring ideas of place, community and inspiration.

Creative Connections is a national participation project for young people and artists which sees the National Portrait Gallery work with the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry, Sheffield Museums, Southampton City Art Gallery, and Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange. Find out more here

Free Entry | Please Donate

Opening Times

Tue–Sat 10am–5pm

Sun 11am–4pm

Sheffield School Holidays & Bank Holidays

Mon-Sat 10am–5pm

Sun 11am–4pm

Closed 25 Dec – 2 Jan for the festive period

Millennium Gallery

Arundel Gate

Sheffield

S1 2PP

Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) by Karina Lax, 13 June 2019; printed 2021

© Karina Lax

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