SE-Solicitors Sponsors Raqib Shaw: Night Sonnets at Compton Verney

September 24th 2026 | Reading Time 2 min read

We are delighted to continue our ongoing support of Compton Verney by proudly sponsoring Raqib Shaw: Night Sonnets, a captivating new exhibition running from 19 September 2026 to 21 February 2027. 

Marking Shaw’s first UK exhibition of new work since 2015, Night Sonnets explores the artist’s lifelong fascination with moonlight and conditions of the night.

Exploring the World After Dark

Bringing together a series of vibrant, highly-detailed nocturnal paintings and a striking large-scale tapestry, Night Sonnets is shaped by Shaw’s memories of the moonlit landscapes of his childhood in Kashmir, as well as inspirations drawn from poetry, opera and mythology. 

Created at night while the city around his studio sleeps, the works reveal richly layered scenes where moonlight, firelight and shadow continually transform the landscape. Through these new works, Shaw invites visitors to slow down, look closely and reflect on their own relationship with the world after dark.

Continuing a Valued Partnership

Set within a magnificent Georgian mansion and surrounded by stunning parkland, Compton Verney continues to bring world-class art and culture to the heart of the region. Following our sponsorship of Towering Dreams: Extraordinary Architectural Drawings last year, we are thrilled to once again support an exhibition that brings internationally significant work to local audiences.
 
Our partnership with Compton Verney extends beyond exhibition sponsorship. As trusted Legacy Partners, we are proud to support the charity’s long-term future. As an independent arts charity, Compton Verney relies on the generosity of their visitors, supporters and funders to continue inspiring people through art, nature and creativity. For those considering supporting the charity through a gift in their Will, our Private Client team can provide expert advice on all aspects of estate planning.
 
We are delighted to play a small part in bringing this remarkable exhibition to Compton Verney and look forward to seeing visitors experience Shaw’s latest work firsthand. While photographs offer a glimpse into Shaw’s work, the richness of colour, atmosphere and scale must be experienced firsthand to be fully appreciated.
 
For further details about our sponsorship and the exhibition itself, please visit Compton Verney’s website.

Shaw invites us to slow down, to look closely and to consider our own relationship with the night.

https://www.comptonverney.org.uk/whats-on/raqib-shaw/