Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix!
Adorned: A Body of Work by Kaya Ozar
Guernsey Arts are proud to present the latest exhibition, currently adorning the walls of the Greenhouse Gallery… ‘Adorned: A Body of Work’ by Kaya Ozard!
Open to the public from Friday the 30th October and running until the end of the year, the showcase presents a body of personal artwork by Kaya, bringing together work developed beyond the tattoo studio and offering an opportunity to experience Kaya’s artistic practice in a dedicated gallery setting.
Educated on island at the College of Further Education, Kaya returned to Guernsey in 2017 after completing a degree in fine art at Central Saint Martins in London. She creates across various mediums, with work varying from tattooing and painting to drawing and sculpture.
This exhibition marks Kaya’s first solo show.
As a tattoo artist, Kaya’s creative practice is closely connected to the body, line, form and personal expression. This exhibition provides a different context for that practice, allowing the work to exist independently on the gallery wall and inviting audiences to consider the ideas, imagery and processes behind it.
The gallery is open from 10am-4pm. Normal museum admission applies – free for discovery pass holders. Enjoy the show!
Brick History: Walk Through History in LEGO®
It’s all happening at Guernsey Museum at Candie! Have you visited Brick History: Walk Through History in LEGO® Bricks yet?
Designed by Warren Elsmore and currently occupying the Brian White Gallery, this remarkable exhibition brings history to life through spectacular LEGO® brick creations, showcasing some of the world’s most defining events.
The showcase runs from the 16th of October until the end of the year, giving you plenty of time to soak up the magic (and the history!). Suitable for people of all ages, this exhibition is certainly not one to miss.
Plus, with a Discovery Pass, entry is FREE and you can visit as many times as you like. Candie Museum is open daily, 10am – 4pm.
Les Gens d’la Maïr – The People of the Sea presents: ‘CAREL TOMS AND THE PEOPLE OF THE SEA’
SULA Framing & Art Gallery have a treat in store for art, photography and history lovers alike, from this Wednesday the 4th until next Saturday the 14th of November.
An exhibition and silent auction of photographic portraits, watercolours and drawings by the late Carel Toms, former Guernsey Press photographer and Features Editor, showcases the Bailiwick’s bygone fishing industry. Sales through sealed bids, with proceeds to the local branch of the RNLI.
The gallery space is open 10am – 5:30pm, Monday – Saturday. Admission free.
Guernsey Symphonic Winds – A Military Tribute
This Saturday the 7th of November, the fabulous Guernsey Symphonic Winds return to the stage of St James for their annual military tribute performance… A concert packed full of musical treats!
Conducted by Alan Gough MBE and with special guests Guernsey Bach Choir, you can expect a varied programme of pieces to suit all tastes, including light classics, film, musical theatre and concert works.
The evening will include a special Military Tribute to mark Remembrance Weekend – marches and military band repertoire that have become well known for their uplifting and emotional content will represent Army, Navy and Air Force in a concert packed full of musical highlights.
A donation from the proceeds of this concert will be given to the Poppy Appeal.
Doors open at 7pm, ahead of the show at 8pm.
This concert is proudly sponsored by Sarnia Hotel.
Secure your seat in the audience here.
The Marmen Quartet
We’re back at St James next Thursday the 12th of November, for the latest performance in the popular Swallow Recitals Series.
“With the courage, vitality and intensity of its performances, the Marmen Quartet has fast established itself on the international scene as one of the most impressive and engaging talents in chamber music. The highlights of its 2025–26 season include concerts at Konzerthaus Dortmund, Rotterdam’s De Doelen, Boulez Saal, Wigmore Hall, The Library of Congress and Princeton University, as well as its debut at Beethovenfest Bonn.”
Bringing its energy and intelligence to a broad variety of repertoire, the quartets programme will include: Haydn, Joseph: String Quartet in F major Op.50 No.5 Hob. III:48 ‘Dream’,
Delius, Frederick: String Quartet in E minor, RT VIII⁄8: Late Swallows, and Stenhammar, Wilhelm: String Quartet No.6 in D minor, Op.35
Kindly supported by The Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust.
Save your spot for an unforgettable experience today.
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Now heading over to the Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts, a screening from the wonderful National Theatre Live will take place next Thursday the 12th of November from 7pm.
Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. Set in 1930s New York at the height of the Depression, this story follows Joe Bonaparte. Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing… He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.
The show is brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre. Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success. By Clifford Odets, directed by Sam Yates.
Mark it in your calendar and pick up your tickets today!
Art at the Park: En Fomille by Max Gaudion, a collection of works shaped by family, heritage and landscape
The National Trust of Guernsey’s Art at the Park Gallery is delighted to open their doors to their latest exhibition, ‘En Fomille’ by Max Gaudion and his family.
Running from next Friday the 13th of November until Friday the 18th of December, and open between 10am and 4:30pm Tuesdays to Sundays, this collection of work explores Max and his family’s varied creative skillset; from traditional willow basketry and a love of working with wood, to contemporary art.
“Local craftsman and part-time fisherman Max Gaudion made all his willow crab pots, ponier à cous and courges (heritage fishing baskets) for his trade. Although retired from fishing, Max continues to weave and runs workshops in Guernsey, with his daughter Claire.
Crafted for centuries by the island’s fishermen to endure harsh seas, carry heavy catches and withstand generations of use, these baskets, once made for function, are now celebrated for their sculptural beauty. This knowledge has travelled hand to hand through the family, passed from his great uncle before Max, and now to his daughter, Claire.
Claire is ensuring that Guernsey Willow Basket weaving is not only preserved for its cultural significance, but continues to flourish as a distinctive tradition. Through Claire’s work, these extraordinary woven forms are finding new relevance, equally at home in contemporary interiors, galleries and collections as they once were aboard Guernsey’s fishing boats.
Inspiration from the sea runs deep in Max’s family. His son, Tim, is a local artist known for his iconic coastal landscape paintings. His work, sought after globally, shows a mastery of colour, light and composition. This lineage of artistry continues. Grandson Joe (Tim’s son) is an emerging talent on the local art scene, with his first exhibition at Art for Guernsey earlier this year. His striking portraits are influenced by street art.”
If you can’t make it during the usual opening hours, worry not! You still have the opportunity to enjoy this exhibition during the Christmas Courtyard Market between 5pm and 8pm on Monday the 7th of December. Enjoy the show!
