Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening
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Celebrate the opening of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey at Arnolfini, a major exhibition launching Bristol Photo Festival 2026. Join us at Arnolfini for the preview evening of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey, opening Bristol Photo Festival 2026 with one of its major headline exhibitions. Be among the first to explore this landmark exhibition celebrating Joy Gregory’s pioneering practice. Bringing together more than 150 photographs, films, installations and textile works spanning four decades, Catching Flies with Honey invites you to discover a practice that has continually redefined the possibilities of photography. Experience the exhibition, meet with friends and fellow visitors, and celebrate the opening of this major presentation of Gregory’s work. More details about the evening programme to be announced. The exhibition is part of Bristol Photo Festival, which runs from 14 October – 15 November 2026.
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Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 17:00.
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening is held at Arnolfini in Bristol (16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA).
Entry to Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening is free.
Tickets for Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening
About This Event
Celebrate the opening of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey at Arnolfini, a major exhibition launching Bristol Photo Festival 2026.
Join us at Arnolfini for the preview evening of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey, opening Bristol Photo Festival 2026 with one of its major headline exhibitions.
Be among the first to explore this landmark exhibition celebrating Joy Gregory’s pioneering practice. Bringing together more than 150 photographs, films, installations and textile works spanning four decades, Catching Flies with Honey invites you to discover a practice that has continually redefined the possibilities of photography.
Experience the exhibition, meet with friends and fellow visitors, and celebrate the opening of this major presentation of Gregory’s work.
More details about the evening programme to be announced.
The exhibition is part of Bristol Photo Festival, which runs from 14 October – 15 November 2026.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening?
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening taking place?
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening is held at Arnolfini in Bristol (16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA).
How much are tickets for Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening?
Entry to Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening is free.
How do I get tickets for Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening?
Tickets for Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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