The Margaret Bryan Gallery is an exhibition space named after one of Britain’s pioneering women in science education, who lived on the Caves site in the 18th Century.
Margaret ran a boarding school here for young women, teaching astronomy and the sciences, a radical pursuit at the time.
Our gallery continues in the spirit of providing inspiration in an accessible space.
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Image – Mrs Bryan and Her Daughters – Frontispiece to A Compendious System of Astronomy, the whole engraved by William Nutter from a miniature by Samuel Shelley, 1797, 1799 and 1805.
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Current Exhibition
UN-DOING: Works on Paper by Twinkle Troughton
Until 19 Apr, 11-4
Twinkle Troughton presents a selection of works on paper through which she explores the myth of the English Landscape. Green and Pleasant lands formed of flora and fauna from around the globe, often introduced as a result of colonial pursuits, are depicted with dissolving and corroding paint, as myth, landscape and paint are 'un-done'. Meanwhile, parallel themes that revere nature and contemplate its sensory, healing and psychological effects come to the fore.
Each piece will be available for sale. Entry to the gallery is free, standard rates apply for entry to the Caves below ground.
Coming Soon
An exhibition of linocuts featuring images with a Margate, Kentish or seaside connection. Mostly black and white, Ribbans' prints exhibit detailed cutting that explores narrative, pattern and line.
A Mermaid dances with fish. Margate’s Mechanical Elephant is remembered, as is Dreamland’s Wall of Death, the Chairoplane ride and a lady selling sea shells.
Canterbury’s historic steam Crab and Winkle line is celebrated with Mr Cushing’s favourite Whitstable walk. Fish and chips are enjoyed on the beach. There’s a map of Margate and a tribute to the town’s renowned stargazer and educator Margaret Bryan.
Small Wonders
Open submission show, details coming soon
17 July - 1 November
Christmas Print Show
An exhibition of prints that make perfect Christmas gifts.
28 November - 3 January
