31 January to 13 June 2026
20-21 Visual Arts Centre is delighted to present our new exhibition ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer, presented in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland.
Pioneering American artist Jenny Holzer uses text as her primary material and remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. Known for powerful, provocative installations and her creative use of electronic technology, she produces art that is impossible to ignore.
ARTIST ROOMS presents the work of international artists in solo exhibitions drawn from a national touring collection jointly owned by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Its programme reaches audiences across the UK and is developed through local partnerships.
Image: Jenny Holzer BLUE PURPLE TILT 2007. ARTIST ROOMS Tate & National Galleries of Scotland © 2026 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY/ DACS, UK
Homepage image: Jenny Holzer, from Truisms (1977-79), 1983, T-shirt worn by Lady Pink © 2026 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY/DACS, UK / Photo © 2026 Lisa Kahane
Events
Saturday 7 March
Truisms Reimagined – Writing Workshop with Rob Walton
Participants are invited to respond to Jenny Holzer’s Truisms with their own, or remix them to reflect on contemporary issues.
1.30pm to 3.30pm. Age 16+ Free. Book Here.
Saturday 18 April
Listening Rooms: Live Music in the Gallery feat. Bhajan Bhoy (Netherlands) + Emergence Collective + ADRA
Join us for an evening of ambient performances alongside Jenny Holzer’s mesmerising artworks curated by Andy Abbott (ADRA). Headliner Bhajan Bhoy (AKA musician Ajay Saggar) makes deep meditative music drawing on psychedelic raga and esoteric electronica. Sheffield based Emergence Collective make minimalist music by drawing on folk, jazz, early music.
7pm to 10pm. Age 16+ £12 (concessions available), Book Here.
Saturday 25 April
I will meet you here
Join curator Alex Stubbs and writer Wes Foster for a practical session exploring Scunthorpe on developing your creative practice and a discussion group to debate topics in the exhibition.
10.30am to 12.30pmAge 18+ Free, Book Here.
Friday 29 May
Poetry in the Gallery with Speak Out Scunny
Join us in the gallery for an evening of poetry and spoken work alongside the works in ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer curated by Speak Out Scunny. Please note: this event may include strong language and mature content.
7pm to 9pm. Age 16+. Book Here.
