Ripe Coconuts #01

Ripe Coconuts #01 was the first in a two-part exhibition of outstanding work by a group of 2025 graduates from Solent University and Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton.

The project provided an opportunity for a group of emerging artists to exhibit a recent body of work in a new space, theAlfred Arcade. The artists met, exhibited and engaged in critical debates; forming networks and friendships to help them sustain a fruitful visual arts practice.

🎨 Artist-Led Tours

We’re hosted Artist-Led Tours across the weekend (Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August). They were free, guided sessions offering an opportunity to hear directly from the artists as they walk you through their work, sharing insights into their process, themes, and ideas.

🎉 Launch Event

The launch event was on Friday 8th August at the Alfred Arcade on Old Northam Road, where visitors had the opportunity to meet the Ripe Coconuts, discover more about their practice and see their work installed in this unique exhibition space.