Blockbuster exhibitions in the South

This summer, the Arnolfini presents two exhibitions by two exciting contemprorary artists. Palestinian-Saudi artist Dana Awatarni powerfully reflects on the erasure of cultural heritage in the Middle East – from incorporating traditional craft techniques to rebuilding the floor design of a historic hammam in Gaza that has been destroyed during the city's ongoing bombardment by the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Sahara Longe paints intimate portraits that blend memory with fiction to explore themes of memory, family and identity.

Get ready to get physical (with art) at this interactive exhibition where you have permission to touch (some of) the works on display. From new commissions to historical works, you'll uncover the importance of moving your body to learn and connect with yourself and others.

Peek into the fashion, music and rebellious lifestyle of the Mods, an iconic 1960s youth subculture who represented a quinteseential Britishness with a forward-thinking attitude. Marvel at the sharp garments that epitomised their bold style and creative freedom.

Step into summer in this exhibition of two photographers who capture the spirit of the seaside. JJ Waller and Martin Parr have selected images from each other to create a vibrant show that celebrates the sights of our beloved British seaside towns.

Inject some colour into your life with Michael Craig-Martin's iconic prints of everyday objects. Blending pop and minimalist aesthetics, he enables us to examine these ordinary items through a different lens, while prompting us to consider their transitory nature in a consumerist society.

Dive into 125 years of British art in this exhibition revealing how artists have represented their peers. From the Bloomsbury Group to the Young British Artists, you'll discover how different artists embraced portraiture, revealing relationships and inspirations.

Meet artists from the 19th century to today who have pushed against tradition and often worked outside of metropolitan hubs to explore the many expressions of modernism, from Jacob Epstein's monumental sculptures to a contemporary installation by Becky Beasley.

Marking 100 years since the publication of the Surrealist Manifesto, Forbidden Territories explores the ways in which surrealist artists used landscapes as a metaphor for the unconscious. Featuring major works of art from the 1920s to the 1940s, this comprehensive showcase includes pieces by Salvador Dalí, Man Ray and Eileen Agar – with interventions by contemporary artists influenced by the movement dotted throughout.

Bask in the colourful world of Nicolas Party. The Switzerland born artist has created site-specific murals and immersive installations that combine his early experience as a graffiti artist with his love for 18th-century pastels.

A pioneering artist, central figure in British modernism, and founding member of the Bloomsbury group – Vanessa Bell's unbridled creativity goes on display in this major exhibition, the largest ever dedicated to her life and work. Marvel at over 100 works on display, from paintings to textiles, furniture design to book covers. And while you're at Charleston in Lewes, explore their corresponding exhibition by contemporary artist Koak, who has created a body of new paintings inspired by Bell.