A tear of gold in the Aegean Sea

Sonia Di Bella is presenting her third solo exhibition, A tear of gold in the Aegean Sea, at the Brighton Fishing Quarter Gallery this March. Sonia, who is 46 and originally from Sicily, has lived in Brighton since 2001, and her work reflects her Mediterranean heritage alongside her life here in the UK. The exhibition is hosted at 203 Kings Road Arches (BN1 1NB), a space that sits directly on the seafront, providing a setting for a collection of work that explores themes tied to the Aegean Sea.

The event is scheduled to run from Thursday 12 March until Sunday 15 March 2026. For those looking to visit, the gallery has set consistent opening hours across all four days, from 16:00 to 19:30. This late afternoon and early evening schedule allows for a visit after typical working hours or during a walk along the lower promenade. Entry to the gallery is free of charge, which is the standard for many of the local showcases in the Fishing Quarter, making it an accessible addition to a walk through the city's cultural spots.

The focus of this solo show is the Aegean Sea, a subject that Sonia Di Bella approaches through her perspective as a local artist with roots in Sicily. The Brighton Fishing Quarter Gallery is a venue known for its connection to the sea, and you can contact them at 01273 723064 if you have questions about the space or the display. The exhibition is categorised under culture and galleries, and is aimed at those who follow contemporary art or residents who are familiar with Sonia’s previous work in the city.

Because the exhibition only lasts for four days, the window to see the work is limited to that specific timeframe. The location in the arches means it is integrated into the Brighton seafront, surrounded by the fishing museum and other local workshops. It is an opportunity to see how a long-term Brighton resident interprets the landscapes of the Aegean, presented in a setting that is part of the local maritime environment.