2012 London art fair private view invitation

London Art Fair

London Art Fair is the UK’s premier Modern British and contemporary art fair. Galleries from across the UKand overseas will present the work of over 1,000 artists covering the period from the early 20th century to the present day. You will see museum quality British art presented alongside exceptional contemporary work from leading figures and emerging talent. The Fair provides... Read More

French artists at Genty Fine Art’s Christmas Show

Genty Fine Art Christmas Show

I have always loved the saying “you learn something new everyday”; mainly because it is a saying my grandfather always drummed into me and also because I think it is a very accurate description for the ‘art world’. "L'arbre juane" by Francoise Bossut This was especially the case when I met David Genty. Genty Fine Art mainly work with established French... Read More

Helen Gorrill’s solo show DEICIDE at Degree Art

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Saturday 26 November I made way to Degree Art’s gallery on Vyner Street to view the works of Helen Gorrill on show in the solo exhibition titled DEICIDE. The gallery is not so far away from Bethnal Green as people might think and a fair pace will get you to the gallery in 10 minutes. Upon arrival to the gallery I chatted with gallery manager (and all round arts, culture &... Read More

Anamorphic art

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We have all seen these street artists colouring our pavements without could not put the finger on what the piece actually represent. It is because you are not looking at it at the right angle. We are talking here about anamorphic art which has recently flourished all over the world. But some artists take this form of art to the next level making it methodical and magical. Located... Read More

Rotofugi – A Gallery and Toy Store!

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Chicago, IL – Rotofugi, home to toys and art. One of the best venues for pop surrealism a mere mile and a half away from my current home. The charming, light-filled space greets visitors with cheery figures by Kidrobot, Frank Kozik, Tokidoki, and others. Additionally, they have apparel, plush toys, journals, and a variety of knickknacks. It’s easy to lose track of time, awed... Read More

Adam Neate, dimensional painting at Elms

Adam Neate - Red Dimensional Portrait

Adam Neate - Red Dimensional Portrait Once again I was on my way to the Elms Lesters Painting rooms to go and check out the latest dimensional paintings from Adam Neate. I still had so many good memories from Adam Neate’s last year’s show, also held at this venue, that I could not wait to see what this new show had to offer. The layout and feel of the Elms Lesters painting... Read More

Confronted with Castration: Edward Kienholz’s “Five Car Stud”

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Edward Kienholz’s Five Car Stud depicts a horrific scene of racial violence during the civil rights era. Actually, the term horrific does nothing to illustrate the nauseating effects of this life-size interactive work currently on display at the Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art. The piece is set up in a darkened room with a sandy dirt floor.  Five cars form a circle, illuminating... Read More

Thalassa – a Swoon installation

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Tthe New Orleans Museum of Art currently has the chance to host the large scale installation from the artist Swoon and that is called “Thalassa”. The artwork reigns in the museum’s great hall and feels very powerful. Swoon here wants to voice her reaction  to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and she only used found objects. The display runs until the 25/09/2011.  Read More

EAGLE by Dave White – print release

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One launch night not to miss, one print to get. The artist, Dave White is on the rise and have been selected for the Northern Graduates show at the Royal College of Art, Liverpool-based. He is regarded by many as one of the most talented of the UK’s new generation of painters and when you see what he is done, you have to agree or at least positively nod. The event is about... Read More

Rene Magritte at Tate Liverpool

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Last time a major show about Rene Magritte happened was in 1992 at the Hayward gallery, London. This time, Tate Liverpool is having a go at presenting us a character known to be a sexual obsessive with a twisted mind – the perfect definition of a surrealist painter, some would say, which Rene Magritte was. Reading about his biography and it does not take long to get to the... Read More

The House of Detention at the Clerkenwell design week

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I got myself to the Clerkenwell design week, well, I work in the area so it was easy for me to walk to Clerkenwell close where the remains of the House of Detention are – a series of underground tunnels and rooms. The place has been a museum since 1993 but for the last three days it showcases exciting contemporary talent. The nature of the space  and its spookiness (some... Read More

Clerkenwell design week – Sarah Wiestner’s installation

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The Clerkenwell design week is back again from tomorrow, the 24th May, and will result in an exciting buzz where art meets design and vice versa. Not less than 60 showrooms and a pile of events (over 150 events) such pop up exhibitions, installations, talks, performances, music and workshops, the area is where to be for the next couple of days. —————– Sarah... Read More

Fran Williams – contemporary artist who marks

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We have had the chance to ask a few questions to Fran Williams ART-PIE:Tell us about yourself in a few words? FRAN WILLIAMS: I explore the process and of paint and its emotional impact through mark making. Using the human form as a vehicle to create emotion with paint. A-P: What is your process/approach when making art? FW: My process is one of discovery through continual manipulation... Read More

ART MOSH

The latest NIXON ART MOSH event just happened in Munich and the works exhibited on this occasion again look top quality. See the video they put together about the show. I had the chance to attend the last NIXON ART MOSH held in London last year and I did not get disappointed but rather amazed. The venue, Rochelle School was one of the best venue I have seen for art shows –... Read More

The Unknown Room at Red gallery

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Click to enlarge We managed to get a glimpse of The Unknown Room at Red gallery. This installation was put together to coincide with Close Eyes to Exit, an exhibition at Red Gallery in London (2nd – 18th April) which celebrates the launch of the fifth issue of  LE GUN as well as number 6 of its sister publication: BARE BONES. Le Gun and Bare Bones are two independently published... Read More

Jaybo Monk – I need a dollar

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This is this kind of event which propels creativity to the next level, this is when a collaborative effort becomes Art. American R&B artist Aloe Blacc, musician and music-maker Mihalj “Miki” Kekenj and artist Jaybo got together and put on a what have been an amazing night at Berlin’s creative space MADE. Aloe Blacc´s original music was interpreted by Miki and his string-quintet... Read More

Miss Van – Twinkles at Magda Danysz Gallery

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One of the first stops on our European tour is Paris, France. We spent the first day just walking the streets taking as many shots as we could of the amazing amount of street art. On the second day we made way to the Magda danysz Gallery to check out the latest show from Miss Van entitled ”Twinkles”. The gallery is a huge space, set over two floors with a series of stretching... Read More