The first major UK exhibition of Mika Rottenberg’s arresting and comically disturbing video works will be shown in three of our four galleries. Visitors will view them...
Europe in turmoil, revolution overseas, Britain embroiled in long expensive wars, MPs accused of improper use of public funds, the press obsessed with celebrity gossip,...
Curated by Fulvio and Napoleone Ferrari
Our new exhibition in the Small Collections Room gives a fascinating insight into the miscellaneous work and wondrous life of...
A chance for you to come again and again in a host of ever-changing creative activities for everyone to enjoy. Our friendly Play & Learn assistants will help you...
A relaxed, informal chance to explore the exhibition, with plenty of opportunity for questions.
Every Wednesday at 1pm. No need to book, just drop in.
9 May Alex...
All events in The Space
Beginning with the broader meanings of caricature, a series of events considers the specific relationship between graphic media and political...
6pm - 8pm
Back by popular demand, another chance to try new ways of drawing and mark making in this 7 week course. Think outside the box and try drawing without...
From 7.30pm, free
Shop Contemporary
A special launch event for the BA (Hons) Decorative Arts course at Nottingham Trent University. Customers will have the...
From 7.30pm, Free Entry
“Me and Mr. Jones are Voice – Rachel Foster / Piano – Paul Deats, accompanied by an awesomely talented rhythm section; Martin Bentley...
The Space
£10/£8 concession
To book call Dance4 on 0115 941 0773 or follow the link below.
I not I lives within an installation for theatre inviting the audience...
7 - 9pm
The Space
Why is a new generation of philosophers, artists, and activists, returning to the thought of socialist philosopher Karl Marx? Many of these...
12 - 5pm
The Space
Including keynote addresses by three of the most acclaimed new graphic novelists working in Britain today - Karrie Fransman, Nicola Streeten and...
From 8pm, free entry
Jazztastic is a collective of Nottingham jazz players, led by Mandy Tatton (vocals) and Pete Johnson (guitar), who play jazz swing of the 30s to...
7 - 9pm
The Space
Bringing the political legacy of Gillray and eighteenth-century caricature up to the present day, renowned comics creators Alan Moore and Melinda...
7.30pm - 12am
Cafe Bar Contemporary. Free Entry
Mas Y Mas play their own irresistible mix of Latino, Flamenco and Afro-Cuban influenced music woven together by...
Every Sat and Sun, half term and the Jubilee bank holidays.11am-3pm. Free
A chance for you to come again and again in a host of ever-changing creative activities for...
An extraordinary insight into past lives from the 1930s to the 70s compiled from home movies from across the region. A fascinating collaboration between visual artist...
7pm
The Space
100mins
Honouring the name behind the Jarman Award in what would have been his 70th year we are screening a film that many regard as Derek...
The Space
Produced by videoclub and Film London Moving Image Network
A new collection of artists’ film and video
Nominated by artists shortlisted for the...
Our events are free and all ages are welcome, 11am – 3pm, just drop in.Welcome to the Queendom of Queen Raqui 4 - 8 June, The GalleriesYou are all invited to the...
7pm
£4/£2 Concessions
The Space
Each of the shortlisted artists for the 2011 Film London Jarman Award – Ed Atkins; Clio Barnard; Claire Hooper; Anja...
7pm - 9pm. Free. The Space
Drawing from diverse examples - responses to unrest in the UK, and the Fukushima nuclear plant explosions in Japan. The TV show 24, and...
7 - 9pm
The Space
Artist and researcher María Ruido’s documentary essay Amphibious Fictions focuses on two Spanish cities in the industrial belt surrounding...
Three events draw from critical contexts associated with the work of Mika Rottenberg -female self-definition and contemporary labour. A resurgence of interest in...
2 - 5pm
The Space
Artists and theorists from the UK and Europe explore new understandings of gendered labour. Featuring Jo Applin, Angela Dimitrakaki, Julia...
Free, 7.30pm - 12pm
Gaffa’s debut at Nottingham Contemporary generated a mass of fan’s requests.
When Wayne Evan’s lyrics finally sliced through the crust of...
Free, 12pm – 5pm, just drop in.
Come to the launch of Refugee week 2012 for music, performances and workshops from cultures from around the world. We'll be...
7pm
The Space
In this pioneering film, Ousmane Sembene uses a simple yet devastating story to explore the dynamics of the immediate post-colonial period. Diouana...
