What is Truth?
This year, the Sainsbury Centre is investigating how we can know what is true in the world around us through a series of fascinating, interlinked exhibitions – In Event of Moon Disaster, Liquid Gender, Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time and The Camera Never Lies – bringing together some of the world’s leading artists and creative thinkers, plus a new, interlinking publication.
17 February - 20 October 2024
SEE MOREArtist In Conversation: Rashaad Newsome and Dr Michael T. Stuart (York University).
Artist Rashaad Newsome and Philosopher Dr. Michael T. Stuart will offer insight into their practices, reflecting on creative applications for artificial intelligence and ideas of authenticity.
30 May 2024
Creative Walking Workshop at the Sainsbury Centre
Join ceramicist Lucy Wheeler for a creative walking workshop that will incorporate mark-making, clay modelling and close looking, giving fresh perspective and insight into the UEA campus and sculpture park.
24 April 2024
Why Do We Take Drugs?
In September 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will pose its next big societal question through its six-month season of exhibitions exploring Why Do We Take Drugs?. From alcohol to ayahuasca and from legal to illicit, this season will take you on your next journey of investigation all within the walls of one dynamic art museum.
14 September - 27 April 2025
Memory of Birds: Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Immerse yourself in a guided sensory experience. In collaboration with a trauma therapist and migrating birds, Memory of Birds is an interactive sound installation in the trees. The work explores political violence that both literally and figuratively gets buried in contested lands.
16 May - 18 May 2024
Spotlight Tours – Summer 2024
Our ever-popular Spotlight Tours return for the summer.
PIXEL PROJECT: Art & Games
A partnership between the Sainsbury Centre learning team and City College Norwich Games Design and Development department to activate the Museum with Play.
19 April - 20 April 2024
Artist Talk: Ro Robertson
Sainsbury Centre’s Chief Curator of Art, Tania Moore, will be in conversation with artist Ro Robertson.
25 April 2024
What is Truth?
This year, the Sainsbury Centre is investigating how we can know what is true in the world around us through a series of fascinating, interlinked exhibitions – In Event of Moon Disaster, Liquid Gender, Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time and The Camera Never Lies – bringing together some of the world’s leading artists and creative thinkers, plus a new, interlinking publication.
17 February - 20 October 2024
The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project
Joining the Sainsbury Centre’s six-month long investigation into What is Truth? will be an exhibition re-evaluating the most iconic images of the past 100 years. The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project will explore the impact and influence photography has had on shaping – and in some cases distorting the narrative of major global events.
18 May - 20 October 2024
Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time
In his first solo exhibition at a UK museum, American artist Jeffrey Gibson (b.1972) will create a new site-specific installation for the Sainsbury Centre.
24 February - 4 August 2024
Liquid Gender
In an exploration of the relationship between gender expression and identity, with a focus on pre-colonial traditions, the Sainsbury Centre will present works by a myriad of internationally acclaimed artists, including new work, UK premieres and new acquisitions.
17 February - 4 August 2024
Spring Brochure 2024
Spring Brochure 2024
You might be interested in
Living Area
The Living Area is the display of the eclectic Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection. Daily guided tour Tuesday - Sunday at 2pm
Sculpture Park
The Sculpture Park is set within the 350 acres of parkland featuring outstanding art, architecture and natural beauty. Open daily during daylight for all visitors to enjoy.