Exhibition

Shifting Borders: A Journey to the Centre of our World(s)

Treasures of the Brotherton, Leeds
24 January - 21 December 2023
10am - 5pm
Free to all

Take a journey across borders and travel from Leeds to Venice and Jerusalem via the Sun and Moon.

This is an exhibition for the curious explorer! Delve into the world of maps from a pioneering travel guide printed in the fifteenth century to contemporary artists' books.

Maps are an integral part of our everyday lives - we use Google Maps to find a shop, SatNav to guide our car journeys, and Ordnance Survey maps to help plan our next adventure in the mountains. Historically, they have also been a way for us to understand and visualise our world and beyond. Guest curated by Chris Taylor, artist and Professor of Fine Art Practice at the University of Leeds, this exhibition takes a deep dive into maps, guidebooks and more to explore how these documents can capture notions of place, home and nationhood, as well as being a way to express hope for a better life.

On display will be artefacts belonging to or created by explorers, spies, scientists, mapmakers, and authors. Alongside historical objects, the exhibition draws on the University’s significant Artists’ Books Collection. The books on display show how contemporary artists adapt the formats and structure of the map, or experiences of journeys taken, to capture current concerns regarding migration, place and history.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

Get a National Art Pass and explore Treasures of the Brotherton

You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

How to get there

Treasures of the Brotherton

University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
01133 432778

Free to all

Opening times

Tuesday to Saturday; 10:00 - 17:00.

Exclusions and safety measures

Closed bank holidays and days when the University buildings are closed.

How to get there

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

The more you see, the more we do.

The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.

Are your sure you want to leave checkout?