ELLE UK has named us as one of Londons top five ‘hidden galleries’, those which don’t have the celeb status like White Cube or Halcyon, but still have the incredible art! Check out the feature here: http://www.elleuk.com/travel/holiday-inspiration/five-of-the-best-hidden-london-art-galleries
Our beloved artist Maria Clemen’s new show, “The Way We Live Now,” at our Mott Street Gallery, has been very favourably reviewed in The Wall Street Journal this week! Follow the link below to read the article, “When Did Beautiful Become an Ugly Word,” and if you are in New York make sure you stop by Rebecca Hossack NYC at 262 Mott Street to check out Maria’s wonderful new work!
having a great time
Two of Ian Butcher’s incredible portable shrines are now in our Conway Street Gallery. In the coming months the shrines will change periodically, leading up to Ian’s own show at our Charlotte Street gallery in September.
Says Ian regarding his work:
After a long career in design consultancy I am dedicating time to my love of collage.
The rules I have always set myself – everything has to be original, witty and charged with interest.
Inspired by the book “The home Altars of Mexico” together with roadside shrines, temples and churches I have seen in various parts of the world, I decided to create a series of pieces which pay tribute to the many visual manifestations of worship. They embrace all kinds of beliefs, often at the same time – and not just religious. The project includes all kinds of acts of devotion. The more I produce, the more I appreciate the ingenuity people display in constructing their own ‘doorways’ to worlds beyond. From the largest cathedrals to the corner of the kitchen, via the roadside, it’s the human race’s largest depository of visual art.
Take a moment to look at Ian’s new artist page on our website,
http://www.r-h-g.co.uk/artists/view/ian_butcher/257,0,0.html
Thursday night saw the 21st annual Gilchrist-Fisher Award handed out to young artists at the Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery on Conway Street. The top prize went to painter John Ryan for his highly original landscapes painted on plastic. Second prize went to sculptor Freya Gabie for her collection of work, including her massive work, Drape, made of individually cut and stacked corrugated cardboard. Other artists exhibited were Natalie Bent, James Cliff, Erik Osberg, and Estella Morris. Past winner including Simon McWilliams, Isabel Young, and Tom Palin amongst others were exhibited on the 1st floor.
Tales: Works by Jamie Boyd with poems by Robert Ilson – TONIGHT!
At Charlotte Street from 6.30pm – Grand Opening by His Excellency, John Dauth, High Commissioner for Australia!
Come down to Charlotte street tonight to witness a memorable spectacle of a private view – Jamie’s brand new illustrations of Robert Ilson’s superb poems are all on show.
Below is a sneak preview!
The 20/21 International Art Fair opened on Thursday 16 February to much fanfare. We were greeted by a lovely assortment of curious visitors over at stand 11 who had come to see a plethora of our favourite artists, from Phil Shaw to Alasdair Wallace, from David Whitaker to Rebecca Jewell – and a whole host more.
Emma Hack embarked on a grueling 23 hour long body painting marathan, to paint Goyte, Australia’s Number 1 pop artist, for his hit song Somebody That I Used To Know.
Today, Piers and myself hung some of his new works at the 3rd Space Gym, Soho – The architecture and structure of the building, really lend itself to the nature of Piers’ work. Come and see some amazing works in an amazing space!
At the main stairwell.
Entering/Exiting the Men’s changing rooms.
By the pool.
In the exercise square/table tennis arena.
By the watercooler.
Umarov Bakhtiyor – Flowers Wild, 30 January – 21 February 2012 at Charlotte Street.
Umarov opens up another world for our eyes – a world of colour, character, pathos and humour.
One of Uzbekistan’s leading artists, he lives in works Tashkent, drawing on the rich traditions and folk memories of the Turkic states of Central Asia, but fixes them with an altogether contemporary freshness.
Be sure to come along and see Uramov’s vastly intriguing exhbition!
http://www.r-h-g.co.uk/exhibitions/view/holiday/223,5856.html