See London Pop Art

Exhibition An exciting new art exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, opens its doors at the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, on Tuesday, January 23.

Pop Art in Print brings together over 70 works from the outstanding collection of Pop graphics belonging to the V& A, featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Patrick Caulfield, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, David Hockney, Allen Jones, Roy Lichtenstein and Ed Ruscha.

As part of the exhibition there will be a family fun day on Saturday, March 3 from noon to 3pm, where you can explore the Pop Art in Print exhibition through themed, family- friendly creative workshops and drop- in activities suitable for ages three and over, celebrating the bright, colourful and bold artwork of Pop Art.

There will a Pop Art Create Corner running from noon to 3pm, suitable for children aged three years and over; Pop Art Explorers sessions from 12.15pm to 12.45pm and 1.45pm to 2.15pm, for ages five to 11 years, and Pop Art Printmaking sessions from 1pm to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 3pm, for ages eight to 14 years.

All activities are free, but places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis on the day, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The Pop Art in Print exhibition is free to visit and runs until Saturday, April 28 at the Dick Institute’s Main Gallery, which is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 6pm, Thursdays from 1pm to 8pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

For more information call the Dick Institute on 01563 554343.