Between Autumn 2021 and Spring 202, Andy Holden will be NN artist in residence. During that time, Holden will be undertaking research and development for a film and an exhibition series Hermione, about an outsider painter from Bedford, whose only known exhibition was in Northampton.

Andy Holden is an artist and musician who lives and works in Bedford, UK. His most recent solo exhibitions include British Art Show 9Unnatural History, Herbert CoventryArcadia, Bold Tendencies, London; Natural Selection with Peter Holden, Artangel, Spike Island, Bristol and MOCA Toronto. He co-runs the record label Lost Toys Records, as well as performing regularly and releasing records with his band The Grubby Mitts. He recently curated Beano: The Art of Breaking Rules at Somerset House, London, opening 21st October.