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New Perspectives in partnership with Pallant House Gallery

At Sofas & Stuff, we've long admired Pallant House Gallery - an art gallery dedicated to sharing the story of British art from 1900 to the present.

In the latest New Perspectives short film, art historian, writer and comedian Verity Babbs reflects on how curiosity can transform the way we experience art, and why Pallant House Gallery welcomes every visitor to discover their own perspective.

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New perspectives in partnership with Pallant House Gallery

Let curiosity guide you

In this latest film, Verity reflects on how learning to trust her own curiosity transformed the way she experiences art. Moving between British Landscapes: A Sense of Place and Haroun Hayward's Path through Trees, she reveals how seemingly different exhibitions can speak to one another, reminding us that there isn't one correct way to experience art, only the freedom to trust what resonates with us personally.

A setting that shapes the art

Pallant House Gallery is home to one of the UK’s most significant collections of modern British art. But beyond that, its distinctive setting - a Queen Anne townhouse paired with a 21st century extension - shapes how art is experienced. Moving between light-filled open spaces and intimate panelled rooms, you encounter the collection in unexpected and dynamic ways. The architecture becomes part of the conversation.

A setting that shapes the art
New perspectives in partnership with Pallant House Gallery

A gallery director’s perspective

In the first film of the New Perspectives series, gallery director Simon Martin shares how the stories, spaces, and spirit of Pallant House Gallery shape the way we see art. His reflections offer a thoughtful introduction to the series and reveal why the gallery continues to inspire creativity and dialogue for all its visitors.

Artist, Rana Begum’s perspective

As the artist behind the monumental staircase installation at Pallant House Gallery, Rana reflects on her approach to exhibition curation at Pallant House Gallery, and the dialogue and connections between different pieces of artwork and Gallery spaces in this latest short film.

New perspectives in partnership with Pallant House Gallery
Rooted in creativity and community

Rooted in creativity and community

Our connection to Pallant House Gallery is longstanding and deeply personal. As a business founded in West Sussex, we’re proud to support an creative organisation that contributes so richly to the cultural life of the region, and beyond. Through this partnership, we stand behind the belief that creativity belongs to everyone - and should be nurtured in every community.

Creativity for everyone

We support Pallant House Gallery not just for its outstanding collection, but for its commitment to making creativity part of everyday life. From exhibitions and individual moments of quiet, to school visits and community programmes, the gallery invites people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with art on their own terms. It reminds us that creativity isn’t reserved for a few - it’s something we all have access to.

Creativity for everyone

Credit: Rana Begum (b.1977), No.1367 Mesh 2024. Powder-coated galvanised steel mesh. Rana Begum RA and Kate MacGarry, London. Credit: Michael Andrews (1928 - 1995). Pallant House Gallery, Chichester (Wilson Gift through Art Fund 2006). Holder: The Estate of The Artist/Tate.