Planning to visit us this week? Here’s some tips to help you enjoy your visit during the heatwave

If you’d like to avoid the peak temperatures, we’ll be open from 10am – 5pm, Wed 24 – Sun 28 Jun
The shuttle bus will be running throughout the week, going between the Welcome Centre and the galleries/café
The galleries are climate-controlled, take your time exploring the art collections and exhibitions in the cool
The woodland area by the lake provides plenty of shade
You can top up your water with our free water station in the café
Cold drinks and ice creams can be purchased at both the Welcome Centre and café

The Shadow

30 June 2007 – 9 September 2007

About the
exhibition

Shadows carry with them a range of associations. Whilst the shadow exists as a scientific phenomenon, its presence, from the Greek philosopher Plato through to J.M. Barrie’s children’s story Peter Pan reflects the values and beliefs of society as well as an expression of psychological states.

The Shadow was the first extensive group show of its kind to look at an ancient theme that continues to emerge particularly in the work of contemporary artists. The exhibition provided the viewer with a series of atmospheric encounters where sometimes the source is revealed but frequently the shadow exists independently, often revealing a presence outside the space represented.

The exhibition included painting, sculpture and video by international contemporary artists such as Doug Aitken, Laurie Anderson, Christian Boltanski, Ceal Floyer, Mona Hatoum, Gary Hill, Tracey Moffatt, Anri Sala, Fiona Tan, Andy Warhol, William Wegman and Francesca Woodman.

Exhibition curated by Lea Vergine and organised by Palazzo delle Papesse, Siena and MAN, Nuoro.