Arnolfini is delighted to host Bristol-based international artist Luke Jerram to discuss his new book Luke Jerram: Of Earth and Sky, published by Bristol Books.

Published in 2025, Of Earth and Sky describes 30 projects created by international artist Luke Jerram from 2019 to 2025. As well as providing updates on the staggeringly popular Museum of the Moon and Gaia, it also features the very latest artworks including Helios, charitable creative projects from the new Jerram Foundation, and many more, most recently relating to planetary health.

A specialist in creating visual artwork which often attracts large audiences and publicity, Jerram gives an insight into how he works in collaboration with other artists, performers, scientists, anthropologists and members of the public, right around the world, to create these astonishing projects.

Explore how the artist expertly creates opportunities to bring people together.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase, and Luke will be available for
book signing.

6.30pm - 8pm | Tickets £5 - £10 | arnolfini.org.uk

Weekend Wines

American Whites

Looking for a bright, substantial white wine to pair with your shrimp this weekend? Look no further than these specially selected whites from the USA's sunshine capital...

1. Bogle Family Chardonnay £18.85
2. Bogle Family Phantom Chardonnay £25
3. Bogle Family Chenin Blanc £15.50
4. Bogle Family Viognier £18.85

Discover more American gems at greatwine.co.uk

Six facets, 12 edges, eight vertices. A minimalist figure, the cube represents geometric perfection. Sharp and pure, more rock than romantic, between urbanity and modernity, it mocks genres and ignores accepted codes.

The geometric design emblematic of the Ice Cube luxury jewellery collection marries urban elegance and modernity. With their square facets meticulously crafted like so many reflections off ice, Ice Cube creations embody style, sophistication and glamour.

The Ice Cube collection plays on its rarity, its "fractured" aesthetics and the infinite shimmer of light on its multiple facets. This luxury jewellery collection is completed with versions that are set with diamonds, bringing additional new reflections of light.

Our picks from the collection...

Chopard Ice Cube Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18ct Gold | £1,920

Chopard Ice Cube Yellow Gold Bangle, 18ct Gold | £7,540

Chopard Ice Cube Rose Gold Pendant and Chain, 18ct Rose Gold | £6,180

Click here to view the full collection on the Mallory website.

Our picks for your next escape...

1. Maeve Thong Buckle Kitten Heels, Anthropologie, £90

2. Mini Organic Shaped Bracelet - Pearl Marble
Grace and Mabel, £85 | 18 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4DR

3. Grande Acer Print Kimono, Sahara, £110 | 16 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4DR

This Summer, Jimmy Fairly unveils the Club Soleil Summer 2025 Collection.

Inspired by the season’s most exciting trends, the collection reinvents timeless eyewear through bold new shapes and vibrant colour-tinted lenses, capturing the essence of effortless Summer style.

jimmyfairly.com | 90 Park St, BS1 5LA

This selection of Aesop classics will help you maintain an impeccable presence during transit, and see you arrive fresh-faced at your destination.

£55 | aesop.com

Wardrobe Theory Project (WTP)

WTP is a new US magazine focused on our relationship with clothing and style – why we choose, keep or collect and even rediscover clothes and accessories, as well as why certain brands and labels briefly fixate us or become lifelong obsessions. Our garments have their own history and stories and these can become woven into ours, so the aim here is to inspire a shift in perspective from seeing clothing as mere utility or trend to appreciating it as an integral part of our personal histories and values. It’s similar to Popeye but with more amplified concerns around sustainability and the circular economy. WTP is a lot more expensive too, but it’s only published twice a year and it’s a magazine you’ll keep for life.

£35

magalleria.co.uk

In our fabulous July issue, we sat down with Kim Wilde ahead of her upcoming Bristol performance to talk pop, pride and why she still loves hitting the stage…

“I did my very first UK gig in Bristol. The crowd were just superb and have been anytime I’ve returned. I’m very excited about performing at Bristol Pride, I’ve had some new costumes made especially and can’t wait to see all those lovely faces.”

Read the full article on our website

Experience an exhibition of outstanding work, launching the careers of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s designers, costume makers and theatre technicians.

Hailing from Bangalore and now based in London, Jyotsna Srikanth presents and explores the lush green melodic possibilities in the Carnatic genre. 

£13.70 | Friday 11 July, 7.30pm - 9pm | Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA

arnolfini.org.uk

Don't miss out on an exhibition of outstanding work launching the careers of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s designers, costume makers and theatre technicians.

Each year the school celebrate the creativity, ingenuity and artisanship of the students reaching the end of their training on the MA Performance Design, BA/FdA Production Arts and BA/FdA Costume for Theatre, Film and TV programmes. Marvel at the colours, textures and artistic prowess which form an essential part of the Theatre School’s work.

Free | Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm | Sparks, 78 Broadmead, BS1 3DS

oldvic.ac.uk

Soap. Bubbles. And the mysterious disappearance of Sam’s dad.

Australian magician Sam King, winner of Best Magic at Adelaide Fringe 2024 and runner-up in RAW Comedy and So You Think You’re Funny, brings his sharp, surreal magic and offbeat storytelling to he candlelit vault of the historic Anglican Chapel at Arnos Vale Cemetery. Prepare for an evening of jaw-dropping illusions, strange tales and laughter.

6.30pm - 8.30pm | Anglican Chapel, Arnos Vale Cemetery

arnosvale.org.uk/events

Fairfield’s Summer Fiesta is a festival style event taking place in the school’s playground. There will be music, dance and drama performances together with a halal BBQ, food stalls, ice cream and local market stalls.

The event is free to attend and all are welcome to join in on celebrating the work of the students and enjoying the treats on offer.

If you would like to run a market or food stall, please contact enquiries@fairfield.excalibur.org.uk

6pm | Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Rd, Horfield, BS7 9NL | fairfield.excalibur.org

The Portishead Summer Show is a combination of a country fair and a traditional produce show with family friendly entertainment and a host of trade stands.

The 2025 Show includes The Quack Pack, Gamegoer Gundogs and Ferrets, Ben Long Falconry, Kevin’s Community Circus, Aspire and Stepping Stones Schools of Dance, Irish Dancing, Johnny G Puppets, Punch and Judy, Children’s Fun Sports and music from The Rock Choir and Mike Bess and our ever popular Fun Dog Show with 18 classes to enter.

You can purchase tickets in advance with a 20% discount – single adult £8, weekend £12, children under 17 are free and there is free car parking. 

Saturday 11.30am - 5.30pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

The Flower Show Field, Clevedon Road, Portishead, BS20 7RA

portisheadsummershow.com

Join Clifton Amateur Dramatic Society for an unforgettable immersive experience of Molière’s The Tartuffe.

The splendour of the Clifton Club, the period costumes and live music with instruments of the time, should prove to be the perfect backdrop for this thought-provoking, heartfelt and wonderfully witty satirical farce.

7pm | bristolcads.org.uk | Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4DS

An exciting underground journey for families and connoisseurs alike, through colour, form and materials in an exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture, inspired by 5,000 years of colour mining at Clearwell Caves.

The 70 artworks by 60 international artists on display transition from monochrome black and white, through earth colours, primaries and metallics into dazzling technicolour. Artists taking part include Antony Gormley, Maggi Hambling, Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas. 

Clearwell Caves, The Rocks, Clearwell, Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR

clearwellcaves.com

Despite an incredible city-wide effort, Bristol Museum was outbid in its
attempt to Bring Turner Home.

Last week we shared the news that our city had come together to help bring the only oil painting of Bristol by one of Britain’s best loved artists, JMW Turner, back to Bristol.

In just one week, over 1,700 contributors raised an amazing £109,120 through a public Crowdfunder to help acquire the painting at auction. 

However, at Sotheby's auction house on Wednesday, the painting sold to a private UK collector for £1.9m, nearly eight times the estimate price.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery are now exploring whether the painting
could come to the city on loan.

Later this year, the museum are also planning on displaying four of Turner’s watercolours from their collection. These watercolours have not been seen in over a decade and will be displayed "in recognition of the incredible support
[the Bring Turner Home] campaign received".

All money received through the Crowdfunder will now be returned to those who donated.

bristolmuseums.org.uk

Image: Turner, The Rising Squall, Credit: Sotheby's

Bristol Bears are pleased to announce that Tom Tainton has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

The 36-year-old Bristolian – who previously held the title of Chief Operating Officer – has played a key role in club’s exceptional growth during his decade-long tenure with the club.

He will work closely with Director of Rugby Pat Lam and the board of directors to create structures that will support the men’s and women’s teams to compete for silverware.

Tainton said: “It’s a privilege to lead my boyhood club in a new chapter for the Bears and I’m passionate about playing my part in its future."

bristolbearsrugby.com

5 - 7 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom | 2 Reception | Guide Price: £1,650,000

Offered for sale by Knight Frank Estate Agents

This home is filled with character and plenty of original, Georgian features throughout; elaborate cornicing, grand fireplaces and well maintained sash and bay windows, which flood the rooms in natural light.

The accommodation is flexible: The ground floor reception room is a bay-fronted drawing room with an elaborate fireplace; The kitchen is complimented with a range of wall and base storage units, a central breakfast bar, working shutters.

The first floor offers two spacious light filled bedrooms both with a southerly aspect and feature fireplaces serviced by a guest shower room. On the second and third floor are three further large bedrooms each with a delightful outlook, with a generous family bathroom and separate shower.

The lower ground floor offers a further two bedrooms and a separate bathroom and shower room. This floor has independent access from the front of the property via the original staircase, which offers flexibility.

There is also access to an extensive cellar.

Wrapping around this family home, are level and sunny, south-facing gardens which blend level lawn and mature flowering shrubbery.

To view more images, details and the floor plan
click here to visit the Knight Frank Estate Agents website.