Exhibitions

Jonathan Baldock: Held

Arnolfi­ni trans­forms into a colour­ful, immer­sive wilder­ness of nature and folk­lore this summer.

Dates
27/06/26 – 27/09/26
Organisation
Region
Bristol
Opening Times
Sunday, 11:00 – 18:00
Monday, Closed
Tue–Sat, 11:00 – 18:00

Known for his striking installations, Jonathan Baldock combines ceramics, textiles and sound to create environments that are both playful and thought-provoking. His work draws on folklore, traditional craft and personal history, shaped by skills passed down through generations of making.

Held features a monumental wild bear sculpture, commissioned by Arnolfini. It invites visitors into a direct physical encounter — not to be held, but to hold us.