Exhibition: Straight A's - John Ledger

The Straight A’s exhibition offers a deeply personal look into the adult life of Barnsley born artist, John Ledger, told through five powerful themes: Anxiety, Anorexia, Alcohol, Ageing, and Art.
 
This immersive exhibition brings together 25 years of his work, featuring large-scale ink drawings alongside new collaborative 3D and audio-visual installations created with fellow Barnsley artists. Ledger’s work invites you to think about self-worth, the impact of mental health, and the value of embracing failure.
 
Please note the exhibition deals with themes of mental health and eating disorders.

Bloomberg Connects guide

Surreal artwork of large pink hands breaking a blue peace sign in half, with red liquid dripping down onto a chaotic, polluted industrial landscape filled with smokestacks, skulls, and barbed wire.

A section of 'I'm Not Human Anymore' by John Ledger

Listen to an audio tour by John Ledger on Bloomberg Connects. With the free to use guide you can also explore more of the work on display in our permanent galleries.

Online Exhibition

Take a virtual tour and hear what inspired John's artwork (open in new window)