Discover MK
The Discover MK Showcase area is on the first floor at Central Library. It is the primary showcase for the archive, museum and heritage of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. It has a regularly changing series of exhibitions throughout the year and more information can be found on the Discover MK website.
MK Together - 23 January to 31 March 2023
A photographic exhibition celebrating the ways in which our community comes together – co-curated by Living Archive MK and city photographer Sagar Kharecha.
Over recent years it has been difficult for many communities to gather in person. This exhibition celebrates different communities across Milton Keynes as they come together: in protest, in commemoration or in celebration.
Living Archive MK has worked with local documentary photographer Sagar Kharecha. Sagar is dedicated to recording life in Milton Keynes in all its diversity. He describes himself as a ‘hyperlocal’ photographer, he shoots on 35mm black and white film, and he is fascinated by all aspects of life in the city.
The exhibition also features archive photos from Living Archive’s collections.
MK CITY PS EXHIBITION at Central Library - 21 February to 3 April 2023
Visit the first floor at Central Library to see an exhibition of photography by members of the MK City Photographic Society with an inspiring selection of images captured through the camera lens.
Read more about MK City PS on their website.
UKRAINIAN ART EXHIBITION: PeaceHopeUkraine - 11 March to 11 April 2023
The exhibition is on the ground floor at Central Library, open to all and free to attend. You'll see a selection of works by talented Ukrainian refugee artists and children and the exhibition has been curated to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s barbaric, full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
PeaceHopeUkraine is organised by charities: Ukraine Appeal and The Chernobyl Relief Foundation in the UK. It is sponsored by Milton Keynes City Council and supported by Milton Keynes City Libraries. It is also supported by Info Art Frontier CIC and The Embassy of Ukraine to the UK and Northern Ireland - to all of whom we give our thanks and appreciation.
You can find more information about the artists involved in the exhibition by visiting the Peace Hope Ukraine web page.
The exhibition has also been featured on the BBC Look East programme on 16 March 2023.