Sin Exhibitions

Sin has permeated life since the earliest days, but until now the story of its relation to art has never been told.

Bringing together works of art that span centuries, the exhibition, which is organised in partnership with the National Gallery, explores the concept of sin in art in a unique presentation. The Arc, Winchester, is the third stop on an exclusive tour of four venues across the UK.

The exhibition looks at complex theological ideas and depictions of ‘sinful’ everyday behaviour that blur the boundaries between religious and secular art. Visitors will be able to observe the ever-changing representations of sin in European visual culture through eight historic works from the National Gallery’s renowned collection. Works include Rembrandt’s The Woman taken in Adultery (1644) and Jan Steen’s The Effects of Intemperance (about 1663-5). These are joined by two highly significant contemporary loaned works, by artists Tracey Emin and Ron Mueck.

Sin is curated by Dr Joost Joustra, Ahmanson Research Associate Curator in Art and Religion at The National Gallery, London.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a lively programme of events, talks and workshops throughout the building.

Lorna McNeill - Inspired by the Sin Exhibition: Radiant Light and Dark Shadows
6 sessions, Mondays at 1:30-3:30pm from February 20th
https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/radiant-light-and-dark-shadows

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INTRODUCING ARC AFTER DARK - ‘SIN’ LATES
Once a month, we are keeping our doors open late into the evening for you to enjoy the Sin exhibition after dark until 10pm, enjoy an indulgent treat at the bar and book yourself a ticket to a range of unmissable evening masterclasses, talks and other activities.

Arc After Dark - 'Sin' Lates - Gluttony: Friday 24 March

‘Sin’ Exhibition open until 10pm, last entry at 9:30pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/sin#dates

Chocolate Craft Masterclass, 6:00pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/arc-after-dark-sin-lates-chocolatier-masterclass-with-chocolate-craft

Monty Python (Film Screening), 7pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/film-monty-pythons-meaning-life-15

Arc After Dark - 'Sin' Lates: Friday 31st March

‘Sin’ Exhibition open until 10pm, last entry at 9:30pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/sin#dates

Curators Talk with Joost Joustra, 6:30pm-8pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/arc-after-dark-curator-talk-joost-joustra - Ticket to the curators talk includes entry to the ‘Sin’ exhibition

Arc After Dark - 'Sin' Lates - Greed: Friday 14 April

‘Sin’ Exhibition open until 10pm, last entry at 9:30pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/sin#dates

Sin inspired cocktail making masterclass with the Alchemist, 6:30-9:30pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/arc-after-dark-sin-lates-cocktail-masterclass-with-the-alchemist

Knives Out (Film Screening), 7pm
Tickets and more information: https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/events?category=56

Image credit: Rembrandt (1606-1669). The Woman taken in Adultery. 1644 © The National Gallery, London

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