Far Far Gallery

03/06/2026

An art gallery near Banbury is bringing together a selection of print works by pioneering contemporary artist Bridget Riley for an exhibition this month.

29/05/2026

NEW EXHIBITION

BRIDGET RILEY | CLARITY
13 June - 22 August 2026�

This exhibition brings together a selection of print works spanning seven decades of Bridget Riley’s practice, tracing the evolution of her sustained inquiry into perception, rhythm, and visual experience.

In print, these investigations take on a particular clarity and precision, where repetition and variation unfold through carefully structured sequences. Motifs recur, shift and reappear, creating resonances across decades of making.

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More about the exhibition;

This June, Far Far Gallery will present Bridget Riley - Clarity, a major exhibition bringing together a selection of print works spanning seven decades of the celebrated British artist’s practice. Opening on 13 June, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity for audiences in Banbury and Oxfordshire to experience the work of one of the most significant figures in contemporary art, right on their doorstep.

Best known internationally for her pioneering explorations of perception, rhythm and optical experience, Bridget Riley has spent more than sixty years redefining the possibilities of abstraction through line, colour and movement. Bridget Riley: Clarity focuses specifically on her printmaking, where these investigations achieve a remarkable precision and intimacy. Across the exhibition, motifs recur, shift and reappear, creating visual resonances that unfold across decades of making.

The exhibition has been curated by Benjamin Parsons, whose twenty-year career as a gallerist includes working with several leading contemporary art galleries including Karsten Schubert, who represented Bridget Riley for many years. Widely regarded as an expert in Riley’s print works, Parsons has brought together a carefully considered selection that traces the evolution of her practice from the early years of Op Art through to her more recent explorations up to 2020.

The exhibition also marks another important moment for Far Far Gallery, a new gallery space established by artists and philanthropists Simon Allison and Jane Hamilton. Through both Far Far Gallery and their long-running Oxfordshire business Lockbund Foundry, Simon and Jane have spent more than forty years supporting artists, craftspeople and employment in the local community. The gallery represents a deeply personal endeavour: bringing ambitious, museum-quality contemporary art exhibitions to the Oxfordshire countryside and making them accessible to local audiences of all ages.

At a time when many significant exhibitions remain concentrated in major cities, the arrival of a Bridget Riley exhibition in rural Oxfordshire is an extraordinary opportunity for the local community. Families, school groups, young artists and art lovers alike will be able to engage with world-renowned work without travelling to London or further afield. For children especially, the vivid visual energy of Riley’s work offers a powerful introduction to contemporary art and the transformative experience of seeing art in person.

With Bridget Riley - Clarity, Far Far continues its mission to bring meaningful arts opportunities to the area. Alongside institutions such as Banbury Museum, Compton Verney, Upton House and Mead Gallery, it joins a growing network of venues offering audiences internationally significant exhibitions and further establishes the region as a compelling destination for cultural tourism.

Bridget Riley | Clarity �13 June - 22 August 2026�
Gallery Open: Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm, or by appointment outside of these times.

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29/05/2026

21/05/2026

Final few days to see NEVER DONE - closing Saturday 23rd May. Please do visit the show and make the most of the surrounding field and sculpture trail too. All welcome, (including the dog!) and we encourage you to take the time to explore both the exhibition and the grounds - bring a picnic and enjoy the sunshine.

Exhibition details: https://www.farfargallery.com/neverdone

After Saturday 23rd May we will be closed until Saturday 13 of June where we will open our next exhibition: Bridget Riley | Clarity

Artwork: Shifted Functionality, 2025 | Carrara marble, bronze | 195 x 60 x 60 cm

19/04/2026

Our next exhibition opening in June;

Bridget Riley
Spanning over 70 years of printmaking, this exhibition explores the recurring motifs and evolving forms that define Riley’s work—one of the most celebrated abstract artists of her generation.

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10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

Our opening weekend has been fantastic—thank you to everyone who visited. It was wonderful to see so many new faces alongside our ever-supportive community.

The gallery is now open weekly;
Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm.
**Private visits outside these hours can be arranged - email to enquire.

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For inquiries, images, or further information, contact Ben/ Theresa.

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NEVER DONE : 7 March - 23 May 2026
Works from the collection of Simon Allison and Jane Hamilton.

Artist include: Simon Allison, Fiona Banner, Sophie Barber, Phyllida Barlow, Olivia Bax, Simon Callery, Julian Dashper, Tacita Dean, Lara Faroqhi, Wade Guyton, Jane Hamilton, Bill Hammond, Victoria Morton, Craig Murray-Orr, Leon Pozniakow, Kes Richardson, Wilhelm Sasnal, Daniel Silver, Peter James Smith, Renee So, Wolfgang Tillmans, Hayley Tompkins, Jeff Wall, Denys Watkins, Emily Wolfe, Daphne Wright.

05/03/2026

We are only days away from the opening of the gallery for the 2026 season. We look forward to welcoming everyone this Saturday, 7th March. Open 10am - 6pm, with drinks to celebrate from 2 onwards.

We are keeping everything crossed for the sunshine to stay and encourage anyone to stay a while, picnic in the field, and make a day of it.

Full Exhibition details on our website.

27/02/2026

NEVER DONE
Opens Saturday 7 March.

Join us as we celebrate the reopening of the gallery and the beginning of our 2026 programme.

Drop in throughout the day from 10am-6pm, with drinks from 2–6pm. We can't wait to see you all.

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This exhibition marks the first in an ongoing biennial series of curated selections drawn from the ever evolving collection of gallery founders, Simon Allison and Jane Hamilton. Accumulated over more than 50 years their collection represents contemporary artists from around the world, with a particular focus on Great Britain and New Zealand.

Shaped by their efforts to support and invest in early-career artists, alongside acquisitions of renowned artists from international galleries and art fairs, the collection/ this exhibition brings together a diverse selection of painting, drawing, sculpture and photography from artists pushing their materials to new places. Artistic experimentation, like collecting, is never done.

NEVER DONE
7 March - 31 May 2026

Artists Include: Fiona Banner, Sophie Barber, Phyllida Barlow, Olivia Bax, Simon Callery, Julian Dashper, Tacita Dean, Lara Faroqhi, Wade Guyton, Bill Hammond, Victoria Morton, Craig Murray-Orr, Leon Pozniakow, Kes Richardson, Wilhelm Sasnal, Daniel Silver, Peter James Smith, Renee So, Wolfgang Tillmans, Hayley Tompkins, Jeff Wall, Denys Watkins, Emily Wolfe, Daphne Wright.

Exhibition open thereafter: Thursday - Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm

For inquiries, images, or further information, please contact Theresa Bell.

IMAGE:
Jeff Wall, A sudden gust of wind, 2023 | Loose leaf book | 229 x 377 cm

Olivia Bax Vide Poche (Pumpkin), 2018 | Steel, lead and paint | 44 x 50 x 33cm

Installed, Far Far Gallery

20/02/2026

We’re delighted to announce that the gallery will reopen on Saturday 7th March following our winter shutdown.

Join us as we launch our 2026 programme with our first exhibition of the year: NEVER DONE

NEVER DONE is the first in an ongoing biennial series of curated selections drawn from the ever evolving collection of gallery founders, Simon Allison and Jane Hamilton. Accumulated over more than 50 years their collection represents contemporary artists from around the world, with a particular focus on Great Britain and New Zealand.

Shaped by their efforts to support and invest in early-career artists, alongside acquisitions of renowned artists from international galleries and art fairs, the collection/ this exhibition brings together a diverse selection of painting, drawing, sculpture and photography from artists pushing their materials to new places. Artistic experimentation, like collecting, is never done.

Artists Include: Fiona Banner, Sophie Barber, Phyllida Barlow, Olivia Bax, Simon Callery, Julian Dashper, Tacita Dean, Lara Faroqhi, Wade Guyton, Bill Hammond, Victoria Morton, Craig Murray-Orr, Cornelia Parker, Hamish Pearch, Leon Pozniakow, Kes Richardson, Wilhelm Sasnal, Daniel Silver, Peter James Smith, Renee So, Wolfgang Tillmans, Hayley Tompkins, Jeff Wall, Denys Watkins, Emily Wolfe, Daphne Wright.

NEVER DONE
7 March - 31 May 2026

Opening Times:
Thursday - Sunday
10am - 4pm

Visit our website for details. www.farfargallery.com