Hannah Catherine Jones: UNEARTHING(S)
UNEARTHING(S) is Hannah Catherine Jones largest solo exhibition to date, and the first in her home county. The site-specific installation responds to Leeds Art Gallery’s distinctive Central Court.
Artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jones is known for her use of performance, layered soundscapes and sculptural interventions to conjure other-worldly installations. Jones’ work focuses on questions of decolonisation, seeking to disrupt the status quo, (re)centre marginalised voices and create space for collective healing.
UNEARTHING(S) explores individual and collective themes of grief and regeneration. Considering the personal and cultural loss we experience across space and time, the exhibition draws upon the artist’s own history and experience growing up as part of the region’s Caribbean diaspora.
Riffing off the Central Court’s chapel-like architecture, Jones proposes to create space for contemplation by using combinations of sculpture, light and sound. UNEARTHING(S) references and samples Yorkshire and Bajan culture, filtered through Jones’ unique artistic style, infused with subtle mixtures of poignancy and subversion.
The exhibition will open alongside Arp: The Plasters and Garth Evans: The Anti-Virus Sculptures as part of Leeds Arts Gallery’s Season Summer of Sculpture.
UNEARTHING(S) is commissioned by Yorkshire Contemporary in partnership with Leeds Art Gallery. It is funded by Arts Council England, Henry Moore Foundation and a Research Support Award from Goldsmiths, University of London.
The exhibition also forms part of the Leeds 400 celebrations in 2026. Leeds 400 is a year-long celebration marking 400 years since Leeds was granted its charter in 1626. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the city’s rich history, celebrate its culture and communities, and look forward to its future.
22nd May–30th August 2026
Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–5pm; Saturday, 10am–4pm; Sunday: 11am–3pm
A Give What You Can gallery
More Events
Leeds Mind Firewalk
4th November 2026 - 4th November 2026
Step into Victoria Gardens, outside Leeds Art Gallery, and face the ultimate test of courage: walking barefoot over glowing, red-hot embers! It’s daring. It’s thrilling.…
Hannah Catherine Jones UNEARTHING(S) Live Performance
29th August 2026 - 29th August 2026
Join artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Catherine Jones for a live performance to mark the closing weekend of her exhibition UNEARTHING(S) in Leeds Art Gallery’s…
Sculpture at Night: A Leeds Art Gallery Late
16th September 2026 - 16th September 2026
Join us at the art gallery for a very special late opening event, moulded by the surreal concepts and forms of Leeds Art Gallery’s Summer…
Leeds 400 – Meet the Archive
24th September 2026 - 24th September 2026
Join us for a session with the West Yorkshire Archive Service on Thursday 24th September 10am till 1pm at Leeds Art Gallery. What’s the session…
Explore The Neighbourhood
James McMurtry
A Lone Star sheriff hunts quail on horseback and keeps a secret second family. A mechanic lies among the spare parts on the floor of…
Learn MoreJasmine Myra
Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Jasmine Myra returns to Leeds to perform music from her third album, Where Light Settles. Having developed her musical style in…
Learn MoreAdele Tribute
Step into the enchanting world of the Hometown Glory Adele Tribute show, where Natalie effortlessly embodies the soulful essence of Adele. Prepare for an hour…
Learn MoreLeeds International Beer Festival
LIBF returns for its 14th year. An annual four-day festival, celebrating and promoting craft beer brewed in the UK and overseas. The festival also includes…
Learn MoreSka Face
The brilliant Ska Face play all your Ska & Two Tone favourites. From Toots in the 60’s to Madness in the 80’s.
Learn MoreSparky Saturdays: Christmas Jumper Day
Get into the festive spirit and end the year in style! Create a design for a very merry Christmas jumper, the bolder the better! Bring…
Learn MoreEat Your Greens
European style restaurant, wine bar, and grocery store in the heart of Leeds City Centre No fuss farm to fork goodness. Eat Your Greens use…
Learn MoreLaynes Espresso
Laynes Espresso is a haven for Leeds commuters. Positioned just a stone’s throw away from Leeds Train Station. Laynes use a range of the best…
Learn MoreWater Lane Boathouse
Water Lane Boathouse is the brainchild of the people who brought you Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House Built in the early 1800’s the building…
Learn MoreThe Botanist Leeds
The Botanist is a place like no other; laid back, whimsical and unique pub which offers a wide range of bottled & draught beers and…
Learn MoreSmokestack
A sexy bar with a bluesy feel. Smokestack is a honeypot for those with eclectic music tastes and a penchant for sophisticated drinking. Smokestack is…
Learn MoreThe Cross Keys
The Cross Keys is a traditional British pub providing a welcoming haven from the hustle and bustle of City Centre life. We serve honest, British…
Learn MoreJamaica House
The Jamaica Society Leeds is one of the UK’s most revered Jamaican community organisations. Founded by six first generation Jamaicans in 1977, we fly the…
Learn MoreAspire Leeds
Built in 1894 and located in an imposing and opulent styled building rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is…
Learn MoreReginald Centre Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreSt Gemma’s Hospice
St Gemma’s Hospice is a local, independent charity and has been providing expert care to the people of Leeds for over 40 years. We provide…
Learn MoreLeeds Beckett University – City Centre Campus
Based in the thriving city of Leeds, our University is one of the most popular in the country. With over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff,…
Learn MoreThe Loft (Re:establish)
The Loft is Re:establish’s dedicated creative, social and community space in the heart of Holbeck. Based within The Warehouse on Crosby Street, The Loft offers…
Learn MoreVersa Leeds Studios
A thriving film and TV production complex in Leeds City Centre offering over 130000 sq ft of state-or-the-art production facilities.
Learn MoreCalverley Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreThe Venue
The Venue, at Leeds Conservatoire hosts concerts for a wide range of genres. The Venue, at Leeds College of Music, is home to the Tuesday…
Learn MoreInspirations Central
Inspirations Central is our exciting venue and home of Music Inspirations. It is a hub if all things creative and fun to inspire all ages.…
Learn More