Exhibitions 2025

Mike Silva

Painting of the back of a man stood at a sink

Mike Silva, Red
© The artist and The Approach

The representation of the momentary beauty of light is at the heart of Mike Silva's intimate paintings of interiors, still lifes, landscapes and the people he knows. He takes his imagery from an ongoing personal archive of photographs of his surroundings.

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the De La Warr Pavilion and is Mike Silva's first solo exhibition in a public institution. Red, image featured above is part of the University of Warwick art collection.

Mao Ishikawa

Photograph of a woman in black and white

Mao Ishikawa, Red Flower
© The artist

Mao Ishikawa is a globally renowned photographer who has documented daily life in her home of Okinawa for over 40 years.

Okinawa was controlled by the USA until the island was returned to Japanese sovereignty in 1972, although it is still occupied by US troops. Ishikawa's powerful work examines the complex colonial, racial and sexual politics in Okinawan life.

This is her first solo exhibition in a UK public institution.

The Future is Today: Prints and the University of Warwick 1965 to now

Thursday 16 January - Sunday 9 March

Featuring 160 prints by more than 60 inspirational artists, including iconic names such as Andy Warhol, Lubaina Himid, and Tracey Emin, the exhibition showcases the enduring power of printmaking and reflects the university’s founding ideals through the theme ‘prints are ideas in circulation.’
The exhibition highlights the versatility of printmaking, with works exploring critical themes such as identity, social justice, and the environment, while celebrating its evolution from traditional techniques to cutting-edge innovations.