A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in the heart of Soho, supping champagne while appreciating some fascinating and unusual pieces of art. The show entitled 'Solv' (silver in Danish) showcased the work of eight international artists, some established and others freshly plucked from the cream of the Goldsmiths crop. Artists who contributed to the exhibiton included Tom Price, Akiko Hoshina, Matthew Chambers, Hilda Hellström, Maria Bang, Stine Jespersen, Louise Madsen and Manuel Canú. The dimly lit, bare brick walled two story space gave an eerie back drop to art that played with the idea of surfaces and the unexpected. On show was ceramic knitted pants, a wall piece made of salt and sugar that changed according to its environment and a stunning selection of lit resin blocks filled with what looked like delicate butterfly wings or pieces of coral but was actually the result of mixing different materials artist Tom Price. There was a fantastic site-specific piece with carefully placed ceramic pieces made to look like rope, tree roots spuing out of a fire place. This must have taken ages to assemble along with the installation of the other pieces of work and for just four days? Such a lot of work, so little time to view. I couldn’t even get this piece written and published before the show was over! It is great to see such a creative use of space in the heart of London. Incidently, Gallery 49 will eventually be an extension of the fantastic members bar The Union. If this has wet your appetite for a bit of art, here’s some other pop up galleries I’ve found that are worth having a look at:
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2016 is set to be an exciting time for London’s vibrant art scene. Theo Dubroy, Head Concierge at The Arch London, is officially recognised as one of the finest Concierges in the UK, having been awarded the prestigious Golden Keys. For those who know their Matisse from their Monet, Theo shares his expertise with an itinerary for art enthusiasts visiting London in 2016.
For an aesthetic retreat in the capital, The Arch London features its own unique instalments whilst sitting just a stone’s throw from numerous acclaimed London galleries. A black and white ‘Alphatecture’ series of prints spans the length of the gallery-inspired hall, while a moving art installation illuminates the reception desk. Theo Dubroy says: “The Arch London is perfectly located close to London’s most prestigious art venues. The owners of hotel are also hugely passionate about art and we are fortunate to have specially curated artworks by British talents displayed in all the guestrooms and public areas. Vincent Poole’s “New Shoes” collage welcomes guests at the entrance to the hotel and is a visual homage to the designer boutiques surrounding the hotel; while above the concierge desk there is a moving art installation. The corridors have also been permeated with character, and Peter Defty’s black and white ‘Alphatecture’ series of prints span the length of the gallery-inspired hall leading towards the Martini Library.” 2016 London Art Events Calendar January Current - 28 Feb: Liberty in Fashion will be taking place at the Fashion and Textile Museum and will explore Liberty’s impact on the British fashion industry. 20 - 24 January: London’s Art Fair will take place at Islington’s Business Design Centre, where industry experts will speak while galleries exhibit. 30 January – 20 April: The exhibition, Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse, Royal Academy of Arts, will examine the role gardens played in the evolution of art from the early 1860s through to the 1920s. February 11 February – 22 May: Vogue 100: A Century of Style will take place at the National Portrait Gallery, and will showcase the remarkable range of photography that has been commissioned by British Vogue since it was founded in 1916. March 18 March – 9 October: Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent, held at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, will highlight the importance of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment. April 16 April – 12 March 2017: Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear at the V&A Museum will display around 140 garments together with fashion plates, photographs and film and advertisements to introduce changing concepts of the ideal body. 5 April – 4 September: The Rolling Stones first major exhibition will be at the Saatchi Gallery. EXHIBITIONISM will display over 500 Rolling Stones artefacts from the band's personal archives. May 11 May – 25 September: Tate Britain will be holding the exhibition, ‘From the Pre-Raffelites to the Modern Age’, which will bring together photographs and paintings including Pre-Raphaelite, Aesthetic and British Impressionist works. 19 – 22 May: Somerset House will hold Photo London, an international photography event featuring over 80 exhibitors from vintage to contemporary. June 5 – 12 June: ArDe is a brand new contemporary architecture and design exhibition which will launch at Somerset House and will feature innovative and groundbreaking design solutions for living. July 6 July – 30 October: The American modernist artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, will be at Tate Modern a century after her New York debut. The exhibition is the first important solo institutional exhibition of the artist’s work in the UK for a generation. September 7 – 27 September: London Design Biennale will be held at Somerset House and will bring design installations and exhibitions from up to 40 of the world’s nations to the heart of the capital. 14 September – 8 January: In his first museum exhibition in London since 1952, the Tate Modern will showcase the works of Wilfredo Lam at The EY Exhibition: Wilfredo Lam. October 5 – 8 October: Frieze Art Fair: One of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs will be returning to London and will feature leading figures, philosophers, and critical theorists. Tickets will be released July 2016. 26 October - 5 March 2017: Paul Nash, one of the most distinctive and important British artists of the twentieth century, will have his work displayed at Tate Modern. December 1 December – 2 April 2017: Tate Modern will host the first UK exhibition of painter Robert Rauschenberg’s work for 35 years. Source: The Arch London The Leontia Gallery is renowned for its love of dark, exploratory and thought-provoking art that challenges the mind. From now until the 7th of October, visitors to the gallery can enjoy breathtaking works created by hugely talented artists Flora Borsi, Magnus Gjoen, Mariska Karto and Maria Koshenkova. Curated under the theme of FLESH, the provocative show encourages viewers to explore their own relationship with their flesh (including desires, fantasies and destruction). The first of a series of pop-ups to take place in the gallery, it kicks things off in spectacular fashion. If this show's anything to go by, we can't wait to see what the next pop-up has in store... About the artists Magnus Gjoen Known for his dark humour and digital fine art pieces, Gjoen is an internationally renowned artist who has been billed as 'one to watch'. Gjoen's illustrious career has also included working as a denim designer and graphic designer for Vivienne Westwood, amongst others. Flora Borsi Flora is a Hungarian fine art photographer who uses exquisite photo manipulation to create surreal images that are thematically focused on identity, relationships, emotions and dreams. Her works often feature the female body and she plays with hiding and revealing the eyes or face to leave only the feminine form - exploring questions of female representation and the relationship between body and self. Mariska Karto Mariska is a South American fine-art photographer who explores the complex depths of emotion in her work, which is characterised by its dark, dream-like quality. To view the show, visit the Leontia Gallery (www.leontiagallery.com) from now until 7th of October.
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