Music and art
ART
A QUEST FOR WELLNESS – CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART BY ZHANG YANZI Museum of east Asian Art, until Mon November 12, closed Mondays
In this exhibition, Zhang Yanzi explores our common frailties and shared humanity, investigating the nature and meaning of wellness in China. BATH TO BAGHDAD Holburne Museum, until Sun October 21
Eclectic collection of art formed by Miss Ellen Tanner, following her journey to the Middle East in the 1890s. DUTCH MASTERPIECES FROM NATIONAL TRUST HOUSES Holburne Museum, until Sun September 16
Dutch 17th-century paintings by masters of the Golden Age. From portraits, still lives and landscapes, to religious, maritime and subject pictures. Holburne Up Late on Fri August 31 until 9pm offers after-hours access to galleries and garden. ARBOREALISTS AND GUESTS FEATURING PAUL NASH Black Swan Arts, Frome, until Sat September 2, £3 (under 18s free entry)
Exhibition of trees in contemporary art, featuring work by 43 arborealists. At Black Swan Arts, winner of Somerset Muddy Stilettos 2018 Award for Best Art Gallery. A CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS BY KAFFE FASSETT Victoria Art Gallery, until Sun September 2
Last chance to enjoy this stunning exhibition and installation, including 40 coloured quilts. DAVID SIMON CONTEMPORARY Bartlett Street, until Mon September 3, open Monsat (& closed Wed)
Summer Show, with paintings by Malcolm Ashman, Andrew Lansley, Stephen Lavis and Parastoo Ganjei, and a selection of bronze sculptures by gallery artists. ANOTHER WAY OF TELLING: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY KAREN KNORR Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey, until September 9
Features work focussing on Japanese and Indian interiors in temples, shrines and palaces, occupied by animals, bringing folk tales and fables to life. ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION Art at the Heart of the RUH, Central Corridor, RUH, until Wed September 26
RPS International Photography Exhibition 160, showcasing a rich variety of photographic genres and styles. A touring exhibition, with Bath as its final venue. BATH ARTISTS STUDIOS 2018 FUNDRAISING AUCTION South Corridor, RUH, Until Mon September 24
Featuring some of Bath’s most prominent artists, Bath Artists’ Studios again collaborate with the RUH Art at the Heart arts and wellbeing team, for the Silent Auction 2018 fundraiser. Proceeds will be split between the artists and the RUH.
MUSIC
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY The Forum, Thu September 6, 7.30pm