Past Event
Exhibition: Derek Ogbourne Through The Needle
Sunday 23rd August 2026 (past)
We Make Wycombe Hub
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Event Description:
Internationally renowned artist Derek Ogbourne presents a curated selection from the extensive body of work created throughout his 40-year professional career. This exhibition offers a rich overview of his diverse artistic practice, featuring drawing, painting (ranging from semi-abstract to realism), photography, video and film, sound works, objects, installations, and performance.
Exhibition Opening Times
Saturday 15 August - 10am-3pm
Wednesday 19 August - 10am–5pm – Informal exhibition tours throughout the day.
Friday 21 August - 10:00am–5:00pm – Informal exhibition tours throughout the day.
Saturday 22 August - 10am-3pm
Event Schedule
Saturday 15 August - 7pm–8:15pm – An illustrated retrospective talk on Derek’s work.
Sunday 16 August - 3pm–5pm – Abstract Painting Workshop
Monday 17 August - 7pm–8pm – Museum of Optography, a Talk by Derek Ogbourne.
Tuesday 18 August - 7pm–8:30pm – Film screening of Bison Hill, followed by a Q&A with Derek.
Thursday 20 August - 7pm–8pm – Illustrated talk for anyone considering a career as a visual artist.
Saturday 22 August - 3pm–5pm – From Pigment to Paint: Paint making Demonstration and Workshop (ages 15+).
Sunday 23 August - 3pm–4:15pm – An illustrated retrospective talk on Derek’s work
Internationally renowned artist Derek Ogbourne presents a curated selection from the extensive body of work created throughout his 40-year professional career. This exhibition offers a rich overview of his diverse artistic practice, featuring drawing, painting (ranging from semi-abstract to realism), photography, video and film, sound works, objects, installations, and performance.
Exhibition Opening Times
Saturday 15 August - 10am-3pm
Wednesday 19 August - 10am–5pm – Informal exhibition tours throughout the day.
Friday 21 August - 10:00am–5:00pm – Informal exhibition tours throughout the day.
Saturday 22 August - 10am-3pm
Event Schedule
Saturday 15 August - 7pm–8:15pm – An illustrated retrospective talk on Derek’s work.
Sunday 16 August - 3pm–5pm – Abstract Painting Workshop
Monday 17 August - 7pm–8pm – Museum of Optography, a Talk by Derek Ogbourne.
Tuesday 18 August - 7pm–8:30pm – Film screening of Bison Hill, followed by a Q&A with Derek.
Thursday 20 August - 7pm–8pm – Illustrated talk for anyone considering a career as a visual artist.
Saturday 22 August - 3pm–5pm – From Pigment to Paint: Paint making Demonstration and Workshop (ages 15+).
Sunday 23 August - 3pm–4:15pm – An illustrated retrospective talk on Derek’s work
* Event details accurate at the time of publishing; please check the organiser's website for the latest updates.
Event Location:
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