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On 23rd March 2020 the gallery’s doors closed to the public, as we reopen, we want to find out what our collection means to you. If there’s a painting that touches your heart or brings a smile to your face, then we’d love to hear about it.
For accessible information, download Easy Read Ferens Favourites
Taking part is as easy as 1 2 3. Follow the simple steps and share your Ferens Favourite. We’ll be featuring your favourite paintings on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Keep an eye out for them and share your chosen painting using #FerensFavourites.
Scroll down this page to see some of our highlights or browse the entire Ferens collection at: Art UK
If you’re new to the Ferens, we’ve created some themed collections Art UK Themes
Here are some Ferens Favourites, selected by our amazing volunteers
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There are endless reasons to love a painting. Here are some questions to start thinking about yours.
Is it a painting that inspires or moves you?
Or makes you laugh out loud?
Is it a painting you’ve seen many times?
Or one you’ve just laid eyes on for the first time?
Does it help you see the world afresh?
Need some ideas? Download Ferens Favourites – choosing your artwork
Feeling inspired by your chosen painting? You can enter creative responses such as poetry, stories, songs, or even your own artwork.
Download Ferens Favourites – write a poem or Re-create your Ferens Favourite Activity
For accessible information download Easy Read Ferens Favourites
Entries should be under 150 words or under 1 minute of sound or video recording.
We would prefer you to enter online using this submission form – Ferens Favourites Entry Form
Alternatively, post your entries to:
Ferens Favourites
Ferens Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Square
Hull
HU1 3RA
email – museums@hcandl.co.uk. Enter Ferens Favourites in email subject.
Large audio, image or video files should be sent using wetransfer.com
The Ferens painting collection consists of almost 800 works created over seven centuries, and includes a wide variety of subjects, styles and techniques.
Need some help choosing a favourite? Here are a few we’ve selected
Here are some local favourites.
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The oldest works in the ferens collection often have religious, Christian themes.
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Our top picks for town and country.
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A selection of our favourite abstract works.
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Our selection of works by local favourite, Elwell.
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Explore the best of the Netherlands.
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From a busy exhibition to the dim light of the cinema, here are some of our social life favourites.
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Our selection of LGBTQ+ artists in the Ferens collection.
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From working horses to exotic menageries, animals have always been a popular subject for artists.
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Work takes many forms.
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Our collection is enriched by international artists who have made their home in Britain.
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With Hull’s seafaring heritage, we had to include a sea themed collection!
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Our selection of artists putting themselves in the picture.
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From theatre to playing cards, we all love to be entertained.
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