National Gallery Masterpiece Tour – Barnsley College Exhibition
12th November 2026
14th Nov 2026 – 20th Feb 2027
Barnsley Museums are delighted to present a selection of brand-new artworks by Art and Design students at Barnsley College created in response to the paintings in Love, Power, Identity.
Inspired by The Marquise de Seignelay (1691) by Pierre Mignard and the works featured in the Masterpiece exhibition, this collection explores themes of identity, status, symbolism, and storytelling through a contemporary lens. Students have responded creatively to the visual language of portraiture, mythology, and marine imagery, examining how power, self-image, and personal narratives are communicated through art.
Drawing on historical painting techniques, colour palettes and symbolic motifs, these works reimagine classical ideas for a modern audience, encouraging viewers to reflect on the connections between past and present, appearance and reality, and the stories we choose to tell about ourselves.
The exhibition will be on display in the Sadler Room at the Cooper Gallery, which is occasionally closed for events, so please do check by contacting the Gallery before travelling.
