Robert Ryman: Talks and Events

Thu 8 Oct 2026 –Sun 28 Feb 2027

‘You have to see the real thing… seeing a real painting is the only way to do it.’

Wed 28 Oct 2026 –Sat 30 Jan 2027

Our Relaxed Viewings are dedicated to visitors who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the space. With a lower visitor capacity, visitors can enter and exit freely.

Fri 6 Nov 2026, 18:30

Join Curatorial Assistant Amber Li for a guided tour of Robert Ryman: The Real Thing, focusing on some of her personal highlights.

Wed 18 Nov 2026, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by percussionist Sarathy Korwar as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.  

Fri 20 Nov 2026, 15:00

This half-day symposium revisits the American painter Robert Ryman’s work, connections and legacy from a range of perspectives, marking the major retrospective of his work in our Art Gallery.

Fri 4 Dec 2026, 18:30

Join Curator Wells Fray-Smith as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Fri 11 Dec 2026, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by interdisciplinary and movement artist tyroneisaacstuart as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.  

Fri 15 Jan 2027, 18:30

Join Curatorial Assistant Amber Li as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Mon 18 Jan 2027, 11:00

Suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors to the gallery, a live tour led by Lisa Squirrel who will describe key works on display. 

Wed 20 Jan 2027, 18:30

A British Sign Language tour of the exhibition, exclusively for D/deaf and hard of hearing visitors, highlighting key artworks.  

Fri 19 Feb 2027, 18:30

Join Curator Wells Fray-Smith as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Fri 26 Feb 2027, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by interdisciplinary and movement artist Soweto Kinch as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.