Due to unprecedented demand, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gallery has extended its opening hours on every Friday evening until 20:00 throughout the run of The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Seurat and the Sea, to ensure visitors do not miss out.
The first-ever exhibition devoted to the seascapes of French painter Georges Seurat (1859-1891),Ìý and the first UK exhibition devoted to Seurat in almost 30 years, The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Seurat and the Sea brings together the largest group of these works ever assembled, 26 in total, offering a detailed look at a significant part of Seurat’s production.
Seurat is best known for developing a radical new technique of painting with dots of pure colour, which gave birth to Neo-Impressionism. This exhibition charts the evolution of Seurat’s highly original and distinctive style through the recurring motif of the sea, reuniting for the first time a major group of 26 worksÌý—Ìýpaintings, oilÌýsketchesÌýand drawingsÌý— created over five summer trips to the northern coast of France between 1885 and 1890. A particular highlight is the presentation of the complete series of paintings made in Port-en-Bessin in 1888 and Gravelines in 1890.
Late night opening tickets are on sale to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Members on Friday 13 February, 10:00 and to the public on Monday 16 February, 10:00.
There will be twoÌýrelaxed exhibition openingsÌýon Wednesday 8 April and Tuesday 5 May 2026 between 10:00 and 10:30. Our relaxed openings provide a quieter moment to enjoy the exhibition, with additional support and facilities from our friendly team.
The exhibition is accompanied by aÌýbeautifully illustrated catalogue, showcasing the results of research on Seurat’s seascapes and their importance in his ouvre, which is now available toÌýbuy onlineÌýand in-store.
The exhibition’s Title Supporter is Griffin Catalyst, the civic engagement initiative of Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin.
The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Seurat and the Sea
13 February – 17 May 2026
