Stories
Enjoy a range of interviews with local artists and creatives in Stories, the Bermuda National Gallery’s editorial section.
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Green Family Take on Title Biennial Sponsorship
As the 2024 Bermuda Biennial draws to a close on Saturday, January 4, the Bermuda National Gallery is pleased to announce that the Green family will be taking on title sponsorship of the exhibition, which has been at the core of the contemporary art scene in Bermuda since its inception in 1994. The Greens’ sponsorship begins with the 2026 edition
Junior Bermuda Biennial Opening
Celebrating Bermuda’s Young Talent Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial Opening this past weekend! With over 250 attendees, the evening was alive with creativity, community, and celebration as we unveiled Bermuda National Gallery’s newest addition to our flagship exhibition. Like its adult counterpart, the Junior Bermuda Biennial provides a national platform for our
RG: Charlie Godet Thomas, Daisy Gould, Sophie Stubbs
In recent months, three more 2024 Bermuda Biennial artists have been profiled in the Royal Gazette by journalist Heather Wood. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about each artist and their work, as they speak candidly about their inspiration, practice, and 2024 Biennial artwork. “Extreme weather, shelter and the art of Godet Thomas” Q: How would you describe A Shelter?
Meditations on Form Opening
Jewellery by Melanie Eddy Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Members’ Opening of Meditations on Form: Jewellery by Melanie Eddy, sponsored by Butterfield with support from the Bermuda Foundation. It was a truly special evening, marked by overwhelming support for two major milestones: Melanie Eddy’s first solo exhibition and the Gallery’s debut jewellery show. The atmosphere was
Call for Submissions
Applications are now open for the inaugural Junior Bermuda Biennial. Artists aged 5 to 17 are invited to submit up to 3 artworks. Applications, which are free, must be submitted online by September 29. The Junior Bermuda Biennial is a new addition to the Bermuda Biennial – the Bermuda National Gallery’s flagship exhibition, which has been running for over three decades.
Video: 2024 Bermuda Biennial Artist Interviews
The Bermuda Biennial is an exhibition that generates both ideas and debate. An open call to Bermudian artists and those resident on the island, the Biennial has been at the core of the contemporary art scene in Bermuda since its inception in 1994. This year’s exhibition brings together 32 artworks by 25 artists. The works, which range in both scale
RG Interview: Keishunda Curtis
Keishunda Curtis enjoys creating beauty from unwanted, unseen, or found materials. Considering humanity’s move into a metamodern era, an appreciation for the cycle of life and the delicate balance of old and new is honoured. She is also the creator of thehauteghetto, a pan-African social enterprise which uses black art and t-shirt couture to heal and create connections in the
Video: 2024 Bermuda Biennial Jurors
This year artist Ebony G. Patterson, who held her first ever museum solo show at the Bermuda National Gallery in 2012, returns to BNG over a decade later in the role of Biennial juror. She is joined by Helen Toomer, a seasoned art fair organiser whose wealth of experience brings a fresh perspective to Bermuda. The resulting exhibition brings together
Call for Volunteers
Join the BNG Team Volunteers are at the heart of Bermuda National Gallery. As a non-profit (registered charity #288), the gallery could not operate without the hard work and commitment of our dedicated group of volunteers. Now – we encourage you to join that team! Our volunteers bring diverse skills and knowledge that complement and supplement those of our small staff. From art lovers who dedicate their
RG Interview: Soleé Darrell
In celebration of the 2024 Bermuda Biennial, the Royal Gazette will be interviewing several Biennial artists over the run of the exhibition. On May 17, journalist Heather Wood profiled first-time Biennial artist Soleé Darrell. Excerpts from this article are shared below. Soleé Darrell is a Bermudian-born artist based in Northern California. She is self taught and her work is purely
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