# Event Details - **Event Name**: Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Light & Shadow of Art & Psychotherapy exhibition explores the profound intersection where creative practice meets psychological inquiry.About this EventLight and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity — Peterborough School (P.S.) RetrospectiveCurated by Professor Ho Law, this landmark retrospective brings together fine art, mixed-media works, and psychological inquiry from the historic Peterborough School (P.S.) movement.Hosted, organized, and funded entirely by Empsy® Limited under the banner of the Cambridge-Peterborough Forum, the exhibition explores how creative practice, clinical traditions, and human reflection intersect in an age of rapid technological change.Exhibition Highlights:The Peterborough School (P.S.) Collection: Celebrating 50 years of medical psychotherapy and psychotherapy traditions (1976–2026) through the evolution of local and regional artistic practice.The Living Lab (Creativity × AI): Exploring ethical AI, human judgment, and generative design in collaboration with ARU DesignLab.Featured International & Award-Winning Roster: Featuring contemporary fine art, fine art giclée prints from Taiwan (SSH Wu & Sony World Photography Youth Award winner Daniel Dian-Ji Wu), and local cutting-edge practitioners.Event Information:Private View & Launch: Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 18:00 – 20:00Public Exhibition Dates: 21 August – 17 October 2026 (10:00 – 16:00)Venue: Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LFAdmission: Free (Registration required for Private View)This independent cultural and academic initiative is hosted and funded exclusively by Empsy® Limited.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PMLight and Shadow – Exhibition Launch & Performance - Arrival & Welcome DrinksHost: Professor Ho LawInfo: Guests are welcomed with light refreshments and drinks. An opportunity to settle in and enjoy the first look at the "Light and Shadow" retrospective.?: 06:15 PM - 06:25 PMFormal Opening: Supporting Creative HeritageHost: Mayor Paul Bristow, Donnelly RSA, Caroline Wallace (ACE)Info: 1. Civic Welcome (06:15 PM): Mayor Paul Bristow - Official welcome to Peterborough and opening of the evening. 2. Funding & Heritage Partner Address (06:20 PM): Elizabeth Donnelly (RSA) - Remarks on RSA's support for regional heritage and creative innovation. 3. Arts Council England Address (06:25 PM): Caroline Wallace (Arts Council England) - Remarks on community engagement and regional arts development. ?: 06:25 PM - 06:40 PMCurator’s Welcome: Art, Mind, and MissionHost: Professor Ho LawInfo: A short talk on the exhibition’s themes and the intersection of psychotherapy and fine art. Professor Law will introduce the works for sale, noting that 9% of all art sales will be donated to the local Peterborough Morris (PE) to support regional folk traditions.?: 06:40 PM - 07:30 PMGallery Viewing & "Art for Good" NetworkingInfo: A dedicated window for guests to explore the collection, discuss the psychological themes with the curator, and purchase original works. Refreshments will continue to be served.?: 07:30 PM - 07:50 PMThe Grand Finale: Peterborough Morris DanceHost: Peterborough MorrisInfo: A vibrant live performance by the local Morris team. This concludes the evening by celebrating the living heritage of Peterborough, bridging the "Shadows" of the past with the "Light" of community celebration.?: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PMClosing RemarksHost: Aimi (Museum Programmer) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peterborough/light-and-shadow-modern-art-psychotherapy-and-modernity-ps-retrospective/100001989017126769 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Peterborough - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery - **lat**: 52.57181019999999 - **long**: -0.2458372 - **full address**: Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7787d6152b7caef87cdace056ad28e7e1bf64ac558dd199fd5df71c8266abbf2-rimg-w1200-h1259-dc17192e-gmir.jpg?v=1778226313 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective being held? - **A:** Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective? - **A:** Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. Retrospective is organized by Empsy Limited. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Light and Shadow: Modern Art, Psychotherapy & Modernity-P.S. 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