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Several of the largest paintings in Bradford’s collection come together in this display, spanning more than two centuries of art.
The Big Picture brings together some of the largest works in Bradford’s collection, including paintings by L.S. Lowry, August Müller and Salima Hashmi’s monumental Zone of Dreams. Many of these works have not been displayed together for more than a decade.
From portraits and landscapes to scenes of everyday life, the paintings refl ect changing ideas about art, society and the world around us.
Shown side by side, they offer a chance to experience the scale and ambition behind some of the collection’s most striking works.
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Public Transport Directions
By Bus (Bradford Interchange → Cartwright Hall) Routes: 662, 622, or 626 | Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes (Mon–Sat); every 20–30 minutes on Sundays | Stop: Keighley Road/Emm Lane | Walk: 5 minutes through Lister Park.
By Train (Bradford Forster Square → Frizinghall Station) Frequency: Regular weekday and weekend service | Walk: 20 minutes through Lister Park to Cartwright Hall.
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