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✨ Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings is open at the Millennium Gallery now!✨ Strange Presence showcases a selection of the bold, striking abstract paintings for which Hoyland (1934 - 2011) is best known and includes a number of his large-scale works accompanied by sketchbooks, photographs and archival film offering a rare insight into Hoyland’s inspiration and studio practice. Image details: 1. John Hoyland, River Tales, 5.8.99, acrylic on canvas © The John Hoyland estate. Photo © Colin Mills 2. John Hoyland, Survivor Man, 17.8.08, acrylic on canvas © The John Hoyland Estate. Photo Todd White 3. John Hoyland, Arvak, 19.4.93, acrylic on canvas © The John Hoyland estate. Photo © Colin Mills 4.John Hoyland in his studio, July 2010. Photo © Nick Smith Strange Presence will be followed in February by These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture, which presents Hoyland’s rarely seen explorations of sculptural forms, alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more. Together, these two exhibitions highlight the dynamic connection between Hoyland’s approach to painting and sculpture, challenging the boundaries of what both sculpture and painting can be and how they speak to each other. Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings has been curated by @samuelcornish and Wiz Patterson Kelly of John Hoyland estate. Suggested donation £5 – please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy. 🔗 Visit our website to plan your visit: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/strange-presence-john-hoyland-paintings/