University Art Collection
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick’s art collection features major works by some of the most exciting artists of the last few decades.
About the Collection
The collection was established to showcase work by young artists that would inspire and challenge campus visitors.
The collection features some of the most exciting artists of the last few decades including Andy Goldsworthy, Eduardo Paolozzi, Zarina Bhimji, Richard Deacon, Laura Ford and Clare Woods.
Spanning over 1000 works across painting, photography, print, ceramics and sculpture, this remarkable collection can be enjoyed in buildings and outdoor spaces throughout the University of Warwick campus.
Warwick Arts Centre itself features two specially commissioned pieces by Richard Wentworth and Mark Titchner.
You can also visit and explore 24 outdoor sculptures which are installed across campus, along footpaths, in green spaces, in woods and by lakes as part of our Sculpture Park.
Visual Arts Events
Materials and Ideas: Panel Discussion
Please join us for reflection on the works and themes of our exhibition Material Worlds.This conversation includes panellists Holly Hendry (contributing…
BSL Exhibition Tour: Material Worlds
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf-led BSL tour of our Material Worlds exhibition.He'll be offering insight into the artworks from a deaf artist's perspective.Find…
Material Worlds: Artists in Conversation
Material Worlds artist and curator, Caroline Achaintre and artists Paloma Proudfoot and Rae-Yen Song reflect on how they use textiles in making art. The…
Exhibition On Screen: Pissarro: Father of Impressionism
Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism. It was a dramatic path that…
Autumn Makers Market
We're delighted to host our Autumn Makers Market this October, featuring an array of independent, local traders, selling handcrafted and sustainably made…
Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles
The Mead Gallery is the first venue for this ambitious group exhibition from Hayward Gallery Touring. It explores how contemporary artists are using textiles…
Art for you
Mead Gallery
The Mead Gallery is a space where people can meet, create, discuss and discover the arts.
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Sculpture Park
You can discover parts of the University art collection - including two giant steel dinosaurs by Jake and Dinos Chapman - by following one of our special Sculpture Trails.
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