Three new art works will be on display at Southampton City Art Gallery in a bolstered and improved Renaissance section.

The gallery has been donated three new acquisitions will which become part of the current ‘Renaissance to Present Day’ exhibition.

One of the new pieces is “Pillbox with Incoming Tide I” by Julian Perry in 2021, which has been donated by an anonymous donor.

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Nicholas Sharp has handed over a series of “Meteorite Landings” by the Turner-prize nominated Cornelia Parker, which were made by heating a 400-year-old iron meteorite until glowing hot and then using it to burn maps of different locations.

'Meteorite Landings' by the Turner-prize nominated Cornelia Parker will be on display.'Meteorite Landings' by the Turner-prize nominated Cornelia Parker will be on display. (Image: Southampton City Council) Long-time supporter of the gallery Louise Hallett also donated a painting by Juliette Losq and etchings by Ibrahim El-Salahi, a Sudanese artist.

Councillor Lorna Fielker, leader of Southampton City Council said: “I am very excited by the latest unveiling of works at Southampton City Art Gallery and incredibly grateful to the generous donors.

“Art brings people together and it plays a huge role in people’s mental well-being and education. Our gallery puts Southampton on the map and is instrumental in our city’s culture.”