Street artist Banksy, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin among artists to display works in exhibition at Moyse’s Hall Museum

Street artist Banksy is one of 23 of the world’s best-known contemporary artists who will be displaying their works at an exhibition to be held at Moyse’s Hall Museum, in Bury St Edmunds.

The “Moments” exhibition runs from Sunday, May 23, until Thursday, September 30, and includes eight original works by Banksy.

Highly regarded as an exhibition of national importance “Moments” is regarded as a major coup for the town and probably the hottest modern art exhibition in the UK this year.

It will play a major role in helping the town’s economic recovery, after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.

Organised in association with Brandler Galleries, original works by featured artists in addition to Banksy will include Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Kaws, Pure Evil, Connor Brothers, Blek le Rat, My Dog Sighs and Rachel List with both original artworks and prints.

Amongst the highlights will be eight artworks by Banksy, including the “Hula-Hooping Girl” which originally appeared on the side of a building in residential Nottingham. Some of the artworks and prints will be available for purchase.

Book before the exhibition opens to benefit from early bird prices of £5 for adults and £3.50 concessions and children aged five to 16; price increases to £6 and £4 from May 23.

Timed viewing slots of one hour must be pre-booked either online at www.moyseshall.org, in person at The Apex entertainment centre or by calling The Apex box office on 01284 758000.