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Sirens, Women and the Sea

FERENS ART GALLERY, Queen Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3RA

14 Feb - 5 May 2025

FREE

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This exhibition explores the story behind the siren, mythological female creatures whose song lured sailors to their deaths. From ancient cultures and mythology to contemporary activist responses, the works in this exhibition take you on a journey of seduction, suffrage, slavery, migration, gender fluidity, activism, and freedom.

Featuring works from Tate, Leeds Art Gallery, the De Morgan Collection, Royal Academy and Cartwright Hall, this exhibition draws on the Ferens’ own collection and shows it in a way it has never been seen before.

Experience works by Pre-Raphaelite superstars John William Waterhouse, Evelyn De Morgan and Edward Burne-Jones, Julie Brook, Abe Odedina, and Emma Stibbon.

The exhibition begins with a stunning 5th century BC Greek vase depicting the first known artwork showing the Sirens and Ulysses from the British Museum.

The exhibition will also include a newly commissioned ‘Siren Song’, by Artist in Residence and folk singer Maddie Morris.

Venue Details

FERENS ART GALLERY,
Queen Victoria Square,
Hull,
HU1 3RA

01482 300 300

museums@hcandl.co.uk

http://www.hcandl.co.uk/ferens

The Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art. Highlights include masterpieces by Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Frederick Leighton, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing. With a regular programme of events, guided tours and changing exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore. You can also enjoy refreshments in our popular cafe, Venue Hull.

Facilities

Accessible Toilets

Assistance Dogs

Baby Changing

Hearing Loop

Level Access

Wheelchair Access

Opening Times

Monday
10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
10am - 4:30pm
Thursday
10am - 4:30pm
Friday
10am - 4:30pm
Saturday
10am - 4:30pm
Sunday
11am - 4.00pm