Display space
Do you have photographs, art, poster displays or hobby crafts you would like to exhibit? We are always on the lookout for new displays and exhibits - anything with a visual appeal that you feel passionately about or think might interest or educate other people. We are really happy to help you think about what your display might look like, put it up and take it down afterwards.
The Library is one of the busiest venues of campus and your display will enjoy attractive natural lighting and a high footfall of visitors. Any student, staff member or person associated with the University can display their work. If you are thinking about putting together a display we would love to hear from you, so please get in touch.
Details and dimensions of our display boards and cabinets are available as a downloadable pdf guide.
Follow the links below for photographs of recent displays. Older exhibitions can be found in our archives.
Now showing: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
We are delighted to welcome more displays this year curated by Dr Annabel Tremlett for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Celebrating the work of Delaine Le Bas
This year, we are celebrating the work of local Roma artist Delaine Le Bas. Delaine Le Bas works in a transdisciplinary way: she combines visual, performative and literary practices to create an artistic oeuvre that encompasses all areas of life. In her works, she deals with many facets, political as well as private and emotional, which involve belonging ot the Rom*nja people, their history and rich cultural heritage. (Succession Vienna). She was nominated for the Turner Prize 2024.
Delaine's artwork incorporates a photo of her family at the Wickham Horse Fair - perfectly complementing the exhibition on the display boards.
Celebrating Wickham Horse Fair
Wickham Horse Fair dates back to 1269, when King Henry III granted a Royal Charter.
Today, it includes:
- Traditional horse parades
- Vibrant market stalls
- A lively funfair in the town square
- Deep-rooted community interactions and heritage storytelling
- Read about Dr Annabel Tremlett's visit to Wickham Horse Fair 2025 on the Library blog
Useful links
- Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025
- ZineFest
- Urban Harmony: where nature and humanity intertwine
- Legacies of Empire: tales of global culture and decolonisation
- Our Portsmouth
- Crafts@Lunchtime
- The Serenissima of the South Coast
- Art of glass
- Visualising the Lives of LGBTIQ Roma
- Linocut print illustration display
- 60 years of the German Bundesliga (1963/64 – 2023/24) display
- Pride in our past - LGBTQIA+ History Month 2024 display
- Display space unit dimensions (file)