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Islington, Bethnal Green and East London Art Galleries and Exhibitions.
| Dec 1-31 updated 05.12.11 |
Cremer Street, E2 8HD Street Art: Limited Editions Show - showcasing limited edition works from East London's Finest, as well as artists from around the world. Dec 2-Jan 13. Brand new works on paper, alongside beautiful hand-finished objects. All work available to take away upon purchase. Featured artists: Cept, SweetToof, Stik, Ronzo, McBess, Pure Evil. PV Dec 1, 6-9pm; Gallery closed Dec 23-Jan 7. Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat-Sun 11-3, admn free overground Hoxton, buses 394, 55, 48, 149, 67, 242, 26 e-m gallery@arch402.com web http://www.arch402.com t 020 7043 2027 |
Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS Barbican Art Gallery OMA/Progress. Until Feb 19. One of the most influential architecture practices working today - coincides with opening of their first buildings here: Rothschild Bank HQ in the City of London and a Maggie's Centre in Glasgow. Daily 11-8, Wed 11-6, Thur until 10, Sat 10-8, tickets online £8, on the door £10, concs £7 online, £8 on the door, Secondary School (groups of ten or more) £4, u-12 free web http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery t 0845 120 7550 (info) |
159 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3AL James Fisher: Uchiwa-e. Nov 4-Dec 16. Fisher's recent paintings use a recurrent motif of the Japanese painted uchiwa-e fan to construct a series of images within images. Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-4 e-m emmahilleagle@aol.com web http://www.emmahilleagle.com t 020 7833 2674 |
Great New Street, New Street Square, EC4A 3BN Unpretentious gallery specialising in contemporary fine art from established and emerging artists, in a continuous mixed exhibition. Mon-Thur 11-7, Fri 11-5.30 e-m gallery@enidlawsongallery.co.uk web http://www.enidlawsongallery.co.uk t 07850 214407/07973 845342 |
39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN The Poster King: Edward McKnight Kauffer. Sep 14-Dec 18. Posters and other artworks by McKnight Kauffer, who created some of the most iconic and influential commercial imagery to be produced in Britain during the early 20th Century. Wed-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5 web http://www.estorickcollection.com t 020 7704 9522 f 020 7704 9531 |
82 Kingsland Road, E2 8DP Michael Wolf. Nov 25-Jan 7. Tue-Sat 10-6 tube Liverpool Street, Old Street, buses 55, 48, 149, 67, 242, 26 e-m info@flowersgalleries.com web http://www.flowersgalleries.com t 020 7920 7777 f 020 7920 7770 See Flowers on Cork Street map & City/Islington map |
90 Mountgrove Road, N5 2LT Mason Storm's Solo Show - 'Somewhere Between Sacred and Profane'. Dec 9-24. A stunning collection of oils from art's enfant terrible. web http://www.masonstorm.co.uk |
Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE Atkinson Grimshaw: Painter of Moonlight. Until Jan 15. First major show in over 30 years, charting his career from early Pre-Raphaelite style to atmospheric oils of later years. Over 50 major works from public and private collections by this celebrated Victorian artist. £5/£3, u-16, City workers & residents, Art Fund members free. Liza Dracup: Chasing the Gloaming. Until Jan 15. Photographer shows new work in response to Grimshaw's paintings. Admn free with entry to above show. The Founders' Sculpture Prize. Until Jan 22. Display of work by the winner of the 2011 biennial prize, which promotes figurative sculptors in the early stage of their career. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4, free general entry e-m guildhall.artgallery@cityoflondon.gov.uk web http://www.guildhallartgallery.cityoflondon.gov.uk t 020 7332 3700 |
15 Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0AA Roger Hooper: 'Life in the Wild' - in association with WWF. Dec 2-22. PV Dec 1, 6-8pm. Tue-Fri 11-5, Thur 11-6.30, other times by appt tube Farringdon e-m gallery@hoopersgallery.co.uk web http://www.hoopersgallery.co.uk t 020 7490 3907 |
96-98 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH Riusuke Fukahori: Goldfish Salvation. Dec 1-Jan 11. London debut exhibition. Fukahori's unique style uses acrylic on resin resulting in 3D appearance and lifelike vitality. Gallery closed Dec 23-Jan 3. Mon-Sat 12-7, admn free e-m info@icn-global.com web http://www.icn-global.com t 020 7729 7977 |
Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 9AG Line of Influence: Portraits of Central Saint Martins by Janet Lance-Hughes; Chris Moore: Catwalking - this exhibition celebrates Moore's remarkable career with a collection of his iconic photographs. Dec 2-Feb 10. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat/Sun 12-6, admn free e-m kpg@kingsplace.co.uk web http://www.kingsplacegallery.co.uk t 020 7520 1485 |
21 Herald Street, E2 6JT Gert & Uwe Tobias. Nov 26-Jan 15. Wed-Sun 11-6 & by appt e-m info@maureenpaley.com web http://www.maureenpaley.com t 020 7729 4112 f 020 7729 4113 |
85/87 Southgate Road, N1 3JS Keith Sutton (1924-1991): Paintings and Collages - A Retrospective. Nov 29-Dec 22. Tue-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5 e-m art@millineryworks.co.uk web http://www.millineryworks.co.uk t 020 7359 2019 f 020 7359 5792 |
32 Paul Street, EC2A 4LB Specialising in contemporary painting, with a particular emphasis on figurative work. Punk and Beyond . . . Dedicated to the late Poly Styrene. Nov 25-Dec 17. Tue-Sat 12-6 & by appt e-m info@signalgallery.com web http://www.signalgallery.com t 020 7613 1550 |