January 12 Art Galleries by area | Galleries Home |
Islington, Bethnal Green and East London Art Galleries and Exhibitions.
| Jan 1-31 updated 18.01.12 |
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. (Gallery closed Dec 23-Jan 7.) 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. Robert Priseman: Gas Chambers Series. Jan 20-Feb 3. Series of works to mark 70 years since the Wannsee Conference. PV Jan 19, 6-9pm. 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 The Artist's Imprint. Jan 12-Feb 17. David Austen, Graham Bignell, Jane Bustin, Peter Downsbrough, Julia Farrer, Terry Smith, Trevor Sutton, Carolyn Thompson. 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 020 7583 9499 m 07850 214407 |
39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN Alberto Burri: Form and Matter. Jan 13-Apr 7. An exhibition tracing the development of Alberto Burri from rare figurative works to his better-known later pieces created with sacking, metal, plastic, wood, cellotex and ceramic. 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. David Hepher: Thoughts on the Aylesbury Estate and the Promiscuity of Photography. Jan 20-Feb 25. 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 |
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 |
Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0AA Gallery relocating . . . e-m gallery@hoopersgallery.co.uk web http://www.hoopersgallery.co.uk t 020 7490 3907 |
96-98 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH Gallery closed Dec 23-Jan 3. 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. Image Langue: Linear Code. Jan 19-Feb 22. London debut exhibition of Gen Miyamura, a pioneer of new image creation in combining abstract calligraphy with a language element. 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 Closed Dec 24-Jan 2. 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 |
Business Design Centre, Islington, N1 Modern British & Contemporary Art. Jan 18-22. Tickets and Information: web http://www.londonartfair.co.uk |
21 Herald Street, E2 6JT Saskia Olde Wolbers. Jan 21-Feb 26. Gardar Eide Einarsson: project. Jan 21-Feb 26. 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 Contemporary British Art 2012. 40 x 40 x 40. Jan 18-Feb 5. Annual exhibition of 40 of Britain's Contemporary Artists' small works, 40 x 40 cms. 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. Two man show featuring new paintings by Guy Denning and Frank Rannou: 'We are all Prostitutes'. Jan 27-Feb 11. Guy is one of the leading figurative painters of his generation; this is Frank's first London show, having shown extensively in Paris. PV Jan 26. Tue-Sat 12-6 & by appt e-m info@signalgallery.com web http://www.signalgallery.com t 020 7613 1550 |