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Jen Miles and Malcolm Basing
(CUBE annexe)
17 November - 20 February

This is Jen Miles and Malcolm Basing’s first joint exhibition since graduating in Commercial Photography at the University of Derby.

Jen Miles’ project Sunday documents the downfall and deterioration of religious buildings from generations past, in comparison to contemporary 'religious' buildings. The project questions the continuing changes in society and our changing values and attitudes.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place is a taste of Malcolm Basing’s immediate impression of Warsaw, following his move to the city. His work examines how the city’s architecture mirrors the changes in public morality, commercialism and personal aspirations.

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Derby City Open: Photography
(CUBE café|bar)
17 November to 20 February

Celebrating its 26th year, the Derby City Open is bigger than ever, showcasing the work of the best artists from across the region and beyond. This year, the Derby City Open will spread across four sites, with photographic work being shown at Déda.

Sculptural work can be seen at The Silk Mill and Pickford’s House, with two-dimensional work at Derby Museum from 29 November to 11 January.

Visitors to the four exhibitions can vote for their favourite piece, with first prize for the most popular work consisting of a one-person show at Derby Museum in 2010.

Visit Derby Museum or email exhibitions@derby.gov.uk for further information.

Joan Ainley - "Search Recall Reflect Remember"

Joan Ainley
(Gallery Déda stairs)
Until 20 February

Joan Ainley has been described as an enigmatic artist whose practice includes installations, editions, multiples and unique pieces which are exemplified by their capacity for multi-layered readings.

A particular interest is in the permanence of the apparently ephemeral and the use of camouflage not to conceal but as an agent to focus attention. Making connections and linking the past, present and future are central to the work in which leitmotifs include peace, pilgrimage, recollection and personal and collective memory. Everything is considered, re-evaluated and distilled and has the capacity to engage viewers’ attention with issues of truth and perception, becoming a catalyst to focus thought and reflection.

Joan exhibits widely throughout Britain and abroad. Works are in public and private collections including Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, Tate Britain, and the V&A.

Exhibition & Gallery Space Information can be found here.