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The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons

The Melt Goes On Forever is a portrait of conceptual artist David Hammons. Hammons's socially committed work is celebrated through interviews with outstanding artists, curators and critics, featuring evocative sounds from Marshall Allen, Idris Ackamoor and Shabaka Hutchings, as well as a reading by hip-hop forefather Umar Bin Hassan.

Directed by Harold Crooks and Judd Tully.

Please note: the screening on 28 June will be closed captioned.

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The Legend of Ochi

Fri. 1 August 2025 — Thu. 14 August 2025

A young girl on a remote island discovers a wounded baby ochi, an elusive forest creature. As she takes it home, she uncovers the mystery of animal communication in this warm-hearted fable. Filmed with puppets in mountain villages of Transylvania.

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

Tue. 19 May 2026 — Sun. 31 May 2026

Showroom

A journey through the life of a true icon. Discover her art, and uncover the story of her rebellious, passionate life. With new material from the curators of the groundbreaking Tate Modern exhibition Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon.

Sensoria

Thu. 2 October 2025 — Sun. 5 October 2025

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.