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Art, photography and film
Cognito: The new arts collective breaking the mould in Ipswich
Discover Cognito, the freshest and most exciting new arts collective in Ipswich, earning a reputation for its innovative and immersive exhibitions where creators remain anonymous and art speaks for itself.
Self-taught Ipswich filmmaker's nostalgic Jaguar E-Type film receives international acclaim in Tokyo
Competing against 499 entries from 73 countries, Ipswich-based filmmaker Nick Skinner was crowned the Grand Prize winner at the International Auto Film Festa 2025 in Tokyo on Saturday, 26 April, for his short film "Memory Lane – A Love Letter to the Jaguar E-Type".
Local photographer's exhibition to explore 'fragility of time' in Woodbridge
Cherry Beesley's 'Simply Fleeting' will showcase unique fine art photography at Artspace gallery from 15-21 May.
Award-winning local artist's work transformed into massive Waterfront display
Ipswich's Waterfront has a striking new landmark after Sammi Wong's World Illustration Award-winning design was unveiled as a giant installation on Paul's silo building.
Ipswich art project reveals hidden lives of Afghan women at DanceEast
"Window to the Soul Afghanistan" combines art and technology to amplify voices silenced by Taliban's "Vice and Virtue" laws.
Theatre project transforms lives through art
Participants have praised the life-changing impact of a creative wellbeing programme at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre, designed to support people with multiple health conditions.
Award-winning photographer adds new portraits to Ipswich exhibition
Internationally renowned photographer John Ferguson has unveiled a new series of portraits celebrating female artists from Suffolk at his exhibition in Christchurch Mansion.
Museum renovation project turns construction site into public art gallery
The temporary scaffolding around Ipswich Museum has been transformed into an outdoor exhibition space, showcasing local artistic talent during its #MammothMakeover project.
How Ipswich's football heritage inspired modern take on £7.8m masterpiece
As Ipswich Town prepares to face Manchester United, a local artist has connected the town's football history with one of Britain's most valuable sporting artworks. Simon Farr's reimagining of L.S. Lowry's Going to the Match adds modern touches while paying homage to the original's celebration of matchday culture.
Local bookshop backs MP's Christmas card competition
An independent Ipswich bookshop is supporting young artistic talent by providing prizes for Ipswich MP Jack Abbott's constituency Christmas card competition, with the winning design set to reach thousands of local homes.
Football fan art to brighten empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre
Empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre will be transformed with large-scale football fan art ahead of each Ipswich Town FC home game. The first posters have already appeared in the former H&M building ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester City.
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