Modern Masterpeices

Painting from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Exhibitions
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Sunday 6th September 2026

"Step into a work of luminous colour, quiet observation, and artistic brilliance

About theExhibition

Six powerful portraits of modern life.

Step into a world of luminous colour, quiet observation, and artistic brilliance with Modern Masterpieces, an intimate display of six exceptional paintings by major modern artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Édouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard.

On loan from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham, these works invite you to explore everyday moments with new eyes. See a family gather for dinner, a man lost in thought with his cigarette, or the deep concentration of digging heavy earth. Each canvas offers a glimpse into the emotional and physical lives of people across time and place.

Presented while the Barber Institute undergoes major redevelopment, this exhibition is a rare opportunity to get up close to treasures usually seen in Birmingham. Together, they offer timeless reflections on human experience, domestic intimacy, and artistic mastery at the turn of the twentieth century.

Prices and Information

Booking is required

We advise you check with the venue regarding any chances to their opening time / availability before arriving

Schedule

Mon 30th March 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm

Tue 31st March 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm

Wed 1st April 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm

Thu 2nd April 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm

Fri 3rd April 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm

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