Compton Verney presents Modern Masterpieces: Paintings from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts 12 November 2025 – 1 November 2026 Compton Verney, Warwickshire Offsite exhibition Find out more Step into a world of luminous colour, quiet observation, and artistic brilliance with Modern Masterpieces, an intimate display of exceptional Barber paintings on loan to Compton Verney … Read more
Go on a virtual tour of the Barber galleries Missing us while we’re closed? Enjoy an immersive 360 tour of our galleries, as they looked last year. How to navigate the virtual tour Click the palette symbols to go to an area of the building. Click arrows to navigate around the building. You can click … Read more
The once-in-a-generation transformation of the Barber is now underway following the successful fundraising of £14.8 million. This major milestone enables us to deliver an ambitious programme of improvements that will make our building more accessible, welcoming and sustainable, while enhancing how audiences experience art and music at the Barber. A wide-ranging programme of works is … Read more
Pocket-sized Power: A Feminist History of Portrait Miniatures Online exhibition Explore the exhibition here Can power fit in the palm of your hand? Portrait miniatures are tiny, yet mighty objects. Often no bigger than a smartphone, these small detailed portraits were often made to be worn as jewellery and carried as keepsakes. Hidden in … Read more