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The Year Ahead: Pallant House Gallery’s 2026 Exhibition Programme

We’re excited to share a first look at what’s coming to Pallant House Gallery in 2026 – a year shaped by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and artistic journeys that connect past and present.  From sweeping views of the British landscape to the visionary sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, the vibrant abstractions of Haroun Hayward and the enduring influence of Alfred Wallis, […] Read more →

William Nicholson Exhibition

William Nicholson (22 November 2025 – 10 May 2026)

This is the first major exhibition of the celebrated artist William Nicholson (1872 – 1949) in more than 20 years. Spanning Nicholson’s entire career, this landmark show reveals the breadth of his artistic vision – from world-renowned still lifes, insightful portraits and evocative landscapes to his poster designs and playful book illustrations. Highlights include the […] Read more →

Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists 17 May Until 2 November 2025

Discover the relationships that shaped the last 120 years of British Art in this remarkable portrait exhibition. This major exhibition brings together over 130 works that explore artistic relationships, identity, and mutual influence in modern and contemporary British art. Spanning 125 years, it showcases paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture, and installations that capture the distinctive gaze between creative peers. Featuring over 80 artists including Lucian Freud, Lubaina Himid, David Hockney, Lee Miller, Eric Ravilious, Paula Rego and many more, the exhibition unveils friendships and emulation, as well as homages to earlier artists, through intimate portrayals. From rare portraits of celebrated figures to new commissions, discover connections that have shaped British art and new perspectives on artistic circles, from the Bloomsbury Group to the Young […] Read more →

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Special Mention in the Financial Times

We are thrilled to have been included in the Financial Times’ recent feature ‘the best museum gift shops in the world‘. An international list, it includes such prestigious institutions as MoMA in New York and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Thank you to all our customers for your continued support. You can read the […] Read more →

Maggi Hambling: Nightingale night 9 November 2024 – 27 April 2025

Explore the profound connection between nature, sound, and art in a new series by one of Britain’s most celebrated artists. This exhibition features 14 new paintings by renowned artist Maggi Hambling, inspired by a night spent in the Sussex woodland guided by folk musician and conservationist, Sam Lee. During this time, the nightingales’ haunting songs […] Read more →

Sussex Landscape: Chalk, Wood and Water (12 November – 23 April 2023)

For More information or to book tickets please visit the Pallant House Gallery Website The first major exhibition to celebrate Sussex as a place of inspiration for artists. Sussex has a unique sense of place. Its distinctive chalk-cliff coastline and the rolling hills of the South Downs have inspired artists for centuries. From some of our […] Read more →

Anne Desmet: Kaleidoscope (22 October – 5 February 2023)

For More information or to book tickets please visit the Pallant House Gallery Website   Discover a mesmerising collection of new work by wood engraver and artist, Anne Desmet R.A. What does looking at the world through the lens of a kaleidoscope reveal? Fractured, abstract images, unexpected patterns and beautiful symmetry. Looking at her existing work […] Read more →

Royal Mail Strike Delivery Updates

The Communication Workers Union has planned strike action throughout November and the beginning of December. Further detail of these strikes are available here We rely on Royal Mail and Parcelforce for our deliveries, both of which will be affected by these strikes. We have been warned that there will be significant disruption to services throughout. […] Read more →

Glyn Philpot: Flesh and Spirit 14 May to 23 October 2022

Discover the work of Glyn Philpot, the sought-after society portraitist who shook off convention to embrace modernism. The first major exhibition of British artist Glyn Philpot R.A. (1884-1937) in almost 40 years. Bringing together over 80 paintings, drawings and sculptures, many unseen in public for decades, the exhibition charts the artist’s development from Edwardian society […] Read more →

David Hockney, Kaisarion with All His Beauty, 1961, Etching and aquatint on paper, Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by HM Government from the estate of MJ Long / Wilson and allocated to Pallant House Gallery, 2021, © David Hockney

From Hockney to Himid: 60 Years of British Printmaking 13 November 2021 – 24 April 2022

Including works by Edward Bawden, Peter Blake, Tracey Emin, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Chris Ofili, Grayson Perry and Rachel Whiteread, amongst others, this extraordinary exhibition features over 100 prints by 90 different artists. From wood engravings and etchings to lithographs and screenprints, printmaking enabled artists to expand their practice to explore new creative possibilities. Showcasing […] Read more →