BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events for LONDON - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events for LONDON REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260401T052054Z CREATED:20260401T052053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T052054Z UID:30123542-1776594600-1776621600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition 2026 DESCRIPTION:This spring\, The Friends of Holland Park once again turns the Orangery at the heart of the park into an art gallery. \nFor more than forty years\, Friends who are artists and artists who become Friends have come together to show and sell their artwork. The colourful presentation of works by more than 80 predominantly local artists ranges from greeting cards and small prints to large paintings\, as well as jewellery\, ceramics\, and sculpture. \n  \nA jury led by curator and artist Gordon French awards cash prizes for artistic excellence in several categories as well as for work that best expresses the Spirit of Holland Park. Visitors can support The Friends of Holland Park by buying a work from the exhibition or by entering the raffle for one of the tempting prizes donated by local businesses. \nEvery year\, one artist is offered a dedicated feature wall for a more extensive presentation. This year\, The Friends invited Gordon French to provide a mini-retrospective of his own creative practice to thank him and his family for organising the art exhibition for the past 12 years. \n  \nThe concept of holding an art show at the heart of Holland Park was introduced by Christopher Wood and the late Sir Hugh Casson\, renowned architect and former President of the Royal Academy\, during their respective tenures as Chairman and President of the Friends of Holland Park. \n  \nWorking in close liaison with the local borough and park staff\, The Friends of Holland Park is a local community group dedicated to the preservation\, protection and improvement of Holland Park as a place of historic and ecological interest and beauty. \n  \nThe exhibition is sponsored by The Ilchester Estates\, which is fitting as the Ilchester family were the last private owners of Holland House. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-friends-of-holland-park-art-exhibition-2026/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:The Orangery\, Holland Park\, Kensington\, London\, W8 6LU CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holland-House-with-sky-Goron-French-banner-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260309T134316Z CREATED:20260309T134316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134316Z UID:30120478-1775932200-1775939400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Carromancy Divination Workshop with Rose-Marie Luk DESCRIPTION:With the flickering glow of candlelight\, we will convene to unlock ancient wisdom and the language of the spirit. This workshop invites you to explore Carromancy Divination\, the timeless art of interpreting abstract forms from melted wax to access hidden messages by tapping into the subconscious\, and to set personal intentions for the days ahead. \nHeld within IMT Gallery’s group exhibition\, The House\, featuring works that all\, often through degrees of autobiography\, speaks to some of the discordances of being at home: perhaps the anticipation of order amidst the everyday; or an expectation of comfort\, often amidst insecurity or tension. In dialogue with the exhibition\, carromancy invites you to attune to the subtle emotional landscapes of home. \nImmerse yourself in the gallery space\, subtly infused with aromatic lavender to relax the mind and calm the senses. A curated experience awaits: watch as lilac wax is poured into water to create abstract forms\, engage in guided sketching to capture fleeting shapes\, and join in meditative reflections that draw you closer to your intuitive self.  \nIn this two-hour workshop led by interdisciplinary artist Rose-Marie Luk\, you will: \n\nDiscover the ancient origins of Carromancy\, tracing its roots from Celtic druids to diverse indigenous traditions.\n\n\nEngage in a step-by-step creative process: pouring\, observing\, drawing\, and interpreting the shifting forms of candle wax.\n\n\nCraft a unique talisman spell jar by combining your wax creation with foraged objects and healing crystals\, imbuing it with your personal intentions for self-awareness and transformation.\n\n\nParticipate in reflective meditations designed to harmonise your creative energies and deepen your connection to the universe.\n\nAbout Rose-Marie Luk \nRose-Marie Luk explores her cross-cultural identity through transformative art practices that channel ancestral wisdom\, evoke forgotten memories\, and uncover hybrid creations. Using automatic techniques and sigil calligraphy\, she bridges the sacred and the spiritual\, transmuting confoundment into clarity. Rose-Marie’s practice speaks to lost languages and evolving identities\, encouraging connection\, growth\, and self discovery. In this workshop\, Rose-Marie channels ancient divination practices to help you reconnect with your inner vision and discover the alchemy of transformation. \nWhat To Expect  \nBelow we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Rose-Marie’s workshop\, as told by previous participants:  \n“[…] It exceeded expectations! I found this very interesting and relaxing. The environment has been so calm\, friendly and welcoming. I’ve loved how accessible this has been for someone who doesn’t consider themselves as a ‘natural’ artist as such.” \n“It’s a beautiful process to pace out and spend time doing – it gave space for really going with initial impression and working upon that.” \n“I learnt a lot about shifting how I observe and letting in the oracle nature of carromancy. It is worth trying because it is a unique way of spending an evening with others.” \nThis workshop is open to all—artists\, writers\, dreamers\, cloud-gazers\, poetic thinkers\, deep feelers\, curious explorers\, and open minded visionaries alike. \nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials and sketchbook\, additional supplies will also be provided. \nReserve your spot now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/carromancy-divination-workshop-with-rose-marie-luk-3/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Classes,Community Events,Crafts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Religion and Spirituality,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Carromancy-Divination-Workshop-with-Rose-Marie-Luk-at-IMT-Gallery-LISTINGS-e1773063760838.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260112T161205Z CREATED:20260112T161205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T161205Z UID:30114352-1768935600-1768941000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Peter Peri in Conversation with Dávid Fehér – Book launch and display of recent paintings DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Liszt Institute London for an evening celebrating the launch of a new monograph on Peter Peri\, published by Einspach Czapolai Fine Art. \nPeri will be in conversation with Dávid Fehér\, Director of the Central European Research Institute for Art History of the Museum of Fine Arts. Their discussion will explore Peri’s artistic practice\, key themes in his work\, and the ideas shaping his most recent projects\, offering insight into both the newly published monograph and his wider artistic trajectory. \nThe event will also feature a display of Peri’s latest paintings in the gallery\, providing a unique opportunity to experience his practice first-hand alongside the critical perspectives presented in the publication. \nCopies of the book will be available on site. All are welcome to attend. Register via Eventbrite. \n\n\nPeter Peri (b. 1971\, London) \nPeter Peri’s primary media are drawing\, sculpture\, and painting: three distinct bodies of work that are developed independently by the artist to create a complex set of interrelations. All works are specifically invested in the tension between line and volume\, figuration and abstraction\, and in the questioning of tradition and influence in Modernism. \nA graduate of Chelsea College of Art\, he made his debut at Bloomberg New Contemporaries in 2003. He has exhibited widely internationally\, including Tate Britain\, the Hayward Gallery\, and Kunsthalle Basel. Peri’s work can be found in the collections of Tate\, the Victoria & Albert Museum\, and the Museum of Fine Arts\, Budapest. Peri’s work has a personal connection to Modernism. His grandfather was Peter László Péri (1899–1967)\, a Hungarian émigré to Britain who was involved in Constructivism before turning to architecture and later in his life to Realism \n\n\nDávid Fehér \nDávid Fehér is an art historian\, director of the Central European Research Institute for Art History of the Museum of Fine Arts\, and assistant professor at the Institute of Art History at the Eötvös Loránd University. His research covers 20th-century and contemporary art\, including Pop Art\, Photorealism\, and related movements. He has curated numerous exhibitions and has published widely in academic journals\, exhibition catalogues\, and art publications. He is a member of the Hungarian Section of the International Association of Art Critics. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/peter-peri-in-conversation-with-david-feher-book-launch-and-display-of-recent-paintings/ LOCATION:Liszt Institute\, Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur Street\, London\, Westminster\, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conversation,Design,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PP_lisztlondon_pink_1920x1180-e1768234295246.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:bookings@hungary.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T180000 DTSTAMP:20251025T102752Z CREATED:20251025T102752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T102752Z UID:30110153-1763805600-1768240800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Saatchi Gallery: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II – A Unique Dialogue Between Past and Present at Saatchi Gallery\, London\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum\, this exhibition brings together ten contemporary Dutch female artists\, each responding to a historical artwork by a female artist from the Paintings & Drawings Cabinet of the V&A. The result is a bold and compelling conversation between past and present; a celebration of artistic legacy\, reinterpretation\, and connection across time. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/saatchi-gallery-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-ii-exhibition/ LOCATION:Saatchi Gallery Kings\, Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Sculpture,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PRESS-RELEASE-SOTSOG-II-OCT25-e1761388045344.jpeg GEO:51.4906972;-0.1587165 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saatchi Gallery Kings Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Saatchi Gallery Art Museum Kings Duke of York's HQ King's Rd:geo:-0.1587165,51.4906972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T200000 DTSTAMP:20250922T105356Z CREATED:20250922T105356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T105356Z UID:30108168-1761415200-1761422400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Carromancy Divination Workshop with Rose-Marie Luk DESCRIPTION:Awaken your intuition through the ancient practice of Carromancy divination\, guided drawing and meditation with interdisciplinary artist Rose-Marie Luk.  \nThis workshop invites you to explore Carromancy Divination\, the timeless art of interpreting abstract forms from melted wax\, to access hidden messages. Craft a unique talisman spell\, Jar\, and set your personal intentions for the days ahead. \nHeld within ‘Sheer Presence: While They Are Here…’\, a solo exhibition by multimedia artist Maggie Roberts\, a space charged with presence as a transformative force. \nFollow the link below to find out more and book your place. A limited number of tickets is available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council.  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/carromancy-divination-workshop-with-rose-marie-luk-2/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Events in London,Free Events,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rose-Marie-Luk-Carromancy-Divination-Workshop-2-at-IMT-Gallery-Listings-e1758538426723.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20250831T194500Z CREATED:20250831T194500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T194500Z UID:30105484-1757721600-1757807999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Bayley and Sage Abode: Flowerpot Painting Workshops DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity in a vibrant and hands-on Painting Pots workshop. This is the perfect creative escape for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned doodler\, this relaxed and colourful session is all about having fun while expressing yourself through art.  \nUsing fast-drying\, vivid acrylic paints\, you’ll transform a classic terracotta pot into your own personal masterpiece. Each workshop includes:  \n\nA terracotta plant pot with matching drip dish \n\n\nA cute succulent to plant and take home \n\n\nA sturdy paper bag for your new creation \n\n\nAprons\, teacher guidance\, and plenty of visual inspiration. \n\nWorkshop times:  \n\n10:00am – 11:30am \n\n\n12:00pm – 13:30pm \n\n\n2:15pm – 3:45pm \n\nThis is a wonderfully social and therapeutic experience perfect for solo creatives\, friends and families.  \nLimited spots available. £25 per person – all materials included. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/bayley-and-sage-abode-flowerpot-painting-workshops/ LOCATION:Bayley and Sage\, 33-34 Marylebone High Street\, London\, W1U 4QD CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Design,Events in London,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/0578_MeetMeInMaryleboneVillage2023-1-1-e1756669475812.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000 DTSTAMP:20250801T101617Z CREATED:20250801T101617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T101617Z UID:30103582-1755108000-1757869200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:'SCORE!' a solo show by Eva Dixon at Split Riviera gallery DESCRIPTION:SCORE by artist Eva Dixon\nThis will be Dixon’s first solo exhibition. \nWe open our doors on 13.08.25 from 18:00–21:00.\nThe run time of the exhibition will be from the 14.08.25-13.09.25.\nThe gallery will be located in Hackney Wick\, on the canal (E9 5NZ).\nMore information\, including the exact location\, will be shared online and on our Instagram stories. \nThere will be a sign out front and lights across the roof of the boat to help guide you to the space. (Additional images will also be posted on our stories to help you find us.) \nOver the course of the month-long exhibition\, the show will move towards Victoria Park and Broadway Market\, with weekly updates on our location. \nIf you need more details or directions\, message us or email: morgan@splitriviera.co.uk URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/score-a-solo-show-by-eva-dixon-at-split-riviera-gallery/ CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aa44c16c-32a9-48d7-815b-32181c0091ce-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Split Riviera":MAILTO:morgan@splitriviera.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T180000 DTSTAMP:20240710T160834Z CREATED:20240709T173759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T160834Z UID:30074987-1753704000-1753725600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Seascapes – Solo Exhibition by Liz Gilbert DESCRIPTION:‘Seascapes’ is a solo exhibition by Liz Gilbert and reflects the significance of time spent by and in water. The works reflect the artist’s life journey in metaphorical expressions informed by childhood memories of time spent on the beach\, a career trajectory taking in theatre\, TV and film\, and the experience of distance ocean swimming. \nGilbert captures a sense of melancholy and nostalgia on paper\, in photography and film. Small sketches created en plein air\, capturing memories of place\, inform drawings\, prints\, and oil paintings\, measuring time not by the hands on a clock but by the turning tide. \n“To work plein air\, one needs to be alert\, seeing intently\, moving pastel and charcoal dust into satisfactory resting places on a surface is a collaboration of seeing – thinking – drawing- touch and breathing with empathy.” \nMeeting the challenge as the wind moves clouds\, light changes\, and rain comes in requires a well-honed skill acquired over many years of experimenting from dawn to dusk. The reward is a sense of freedom akin to that of swimming in open water—a sense of timeless absorption. \nGilbert holds an MA in Fine Art Drawing from Wimbledon School of Art and has consistently exhibited in London and St. Ives\, Cornwall. Her artwork is in collections across the UK\, Europe\, and the USA. \n‘Seascapes ‘is part of a series of exhibitions hosted by White Noise Projects\, a group of emerging and mid-career artists who showcase meticulously chosen artworks through group and solo exhibitions. \nEstablished in 2017 by mixed-media artist Hanna ten Doornkaat and painter Annamarie Dzendrowskyj\, the collective curates exhibitions centred around themes pertinent to contemporary artistic practice and in response to exhibition spaces that surpass the idea of the white cube. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/seascapes-solo-exhibition-by-liz-gilbert/2025-07-28/ LOCATION:One Paved Court\, 1 Paved Court\, Richmond upon Thames\, TW9 1LZ CATEGORIES:Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Seascapes-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T210000 DTSTAMP:20250617T082242Z CREATED:20250617T082242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T082242Z UID:30096339-1752001200-1752008400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Plant Gazing: Under Waxing Crescent Moon with artist Joseph Walsh DESCRIPTION:As we approach July’s full moon\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with plant allies and set personal intentions for the days ahead. \nIn alchemy\, the art of drawing plants holds a twofold significance. On one level it represents the material aspect of the alchemical process\, of sunlight and water becoming stem\, leaf and flower. On a deeper symbolic level\, the depiction of plants embodies the concept of growth and transformation\, informing the practitioner – an alchemical self. \nImmerse yourself in the IMT Gallery space\, subtly infused with frankincense – woody\, fresh and up-lifting. A curated selection of plants will be available for drawing\, accompanied by prompts and guidance on the techniques of plant gazing and observation. \nIn this two hour workshop we will explore the mysteries of plants through drawing\, painting\, and meditative observations\, we will go beyond the confines of the ordinary. We’ll take a moment to reconnect to our bodies and the living world through a serene Rose tea ceremony\, grounding ourselves in the present moment. We will consider rose energy* \nAbout Joseph Walsh \nJoseph Walsh\, an artist rooted in forging human-nature connections through his work with plants. Using drawing\, painting and film to actualise a co-existing with nature. He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University\, and recently delivered the course Floral Time: How Artists Describe Plants at the Berlin Art Institute\, workshops at Beaconsfield Gallery and the Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, as well as sharing insights with art students at Goldsmiths and Reading University. \nWhat To Expect \nBelow we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Joseph’s workshop\, as told by previous participants: \n“The workshop was well structured\, and thus we were able to connect with the plant on a deeper level. Joe is a meticulous facilitator. Thank you”. \n“A very naturally held space offering freedom to be intuitive\, and be yourself. The time flowed perfectly. An exploration and very close look into the oneness\, mirroring thoughts within the group. What a full whole\, rich experience with the plants\, yourself and each other.” \n*Observations made by Joseph\, with rose – “In alchemy the rose is symbolic of conjunction\, it is supporting and underlying the marriage of opposites. Soft\, buffering\, slowing down. Small insects dwell within petals\, cushioned\, intoxicated. This is how it felt for me too. The bee moves closer to the centre\, three rounds of rose tea. Perfumed aroma in swirls and spirals\, circular time. Definition and edge dissolved. Petals unfurling. Surrender myself to it. Rose is associated with love and romance.”\nThis workshop is designed for individuals who seek to deepen their connection with nature and explore their creative potential. No prior experience is required – just an open heart and a curious mind. While drawing materials will be provided\, feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and preferred materials to enhance your experience. \nReserve your spot now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge to residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plant-gazing-under-waxing-crescent-moon-with-artist-joseph-walsh-2/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Events in London,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Joseph-Walsh-Plant-Gazing-Under-Waxing-Crescent-Moon-at-IMT-Gallery-photo-by-Mycelium-Curran-listings-e1750148553527.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T180000 DTSTAMP:20240527T031450Z CREATED:20240527T031450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T031450Z UID:30069480-1751284800-1752343200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Chromatic Journey DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Talbot’s practise explores the parallel between the gestural energy of the Abstract Expressionist movement and the figural drama of the Baroque and mannerist period of the 15/16th century. She seeks to achieve this through interrupting the spontaneous application of the gesture by isolating it through digital interface and choreographing the composition. Importantly the energy in the gesture is retained but the spontaneity is replaced by a narrative dynamism created through considered choreography. \nWithin the paintings\, in particular of the mannerist period\, are geometric structural elements. These work to create tension and pictorial space in relation to the sensuous figures and fabrics. In her practise Jennifer references the structure by installing the work directly on the wall utilising the architectural aspects of the gallery to define the scale of the work. In some pieces edges of the wall are referenced within the composition to create tension within gestural composition. \nColour in the mannerist paintings was often bizarre\, jewel-like and high-key. Jennifer is seeking to deepen her engagement with this period by codifying the colours and using them as inspiration. Painters of this period embraced emerging technologies and colours\, an ambition she hopes to recreate in her current practise. \nChromatic Journey is part of a series of exhibitions hosted by White Noise Projects\, a group of emerging and mid-career artists who showcase meticulously chosen artworks through a series of group and solo exhibitions. \nEstablished in 2017 by mixed media artist Hanna ten Doornkaat and painter Annamarie Dzendrowskyj the collective curates exhibitions centred around themes pertinent to contemporary artistic practice\, and in response to exhibition spaces that surpass the idea of the white cube. \nChromatic Journey runs concurrently with Possible Impossibilities\, a collaborative exhibition by Hanna ten Doornkaat and Shiba Huizer. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/chromatic-journey/2025-06-30/ LOCATION:One Paved Court\, 1 Paved Court\, Richmond upon Thames\, TW9 1LZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jennifer-Talbot-4-495x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T170000 DTSTAMP:20240415T041234Z CREATED:20240415T041234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T041234Z UID:30067432-1748865600-1748883600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Particle Zoo DESCRIPTION:With Particle Zoo Sandra Beccarelli blurs the lines between exhibition and artist residency by showing a finished body of work alongside work in progress\, with visitors playing an active role in determining the direction of the latter. \nOver the course of four weeks\, Beccarelli will occupy the gallery’s upper space and provide visitors an opportunity to gain an insight into her creative process. \nBorrowing the title from a physics term used to describe the wide variety of subatomic particles that make up the universe\, her paintings are inspired by notions of change\, impermanence and transformation expressed through a process that allows for boundless possibilities. \nLed by the physicality of painting and the inherent characteristics of materials\, compositions evolve through a process of application and erasure\, hiding and revealing\, often covering both sides of the canvas. \nParticle Zoo is the first in a series of exhibitions hosted by White Noise Projects at One Paved Court. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/particle-zoo/2025-06-02/ LOCATION:One Paved Court\, 1 Paved Court\, Richmond upon Thames\, TW9 1LZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dance-Music-110-x-100cm-S.Beccarelli-e1713154346576.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T213000 DTSTAMP:20250425T163711Z CREATED:20250425T163711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T163711Z UID:30092173-1745953200-1745962200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Pop Up Painting DESCRIPTION:Sip and Paint Van Gogh’s Starry Night! \nLooking for a creative night in London? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Bread & Roses\, Clapham! This event is inspired by Van Gogh‘s Starry Night painting! Paint your canvas blue and green – your starry night awaits! \nUnleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand\, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun night out or are a budding artist\, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece. \nWhat’s included in your sip and paint event: \n\nAll art supplies – paint\, brushes\, canvas and apron provided\nStep-by-step guidance from a professional artist – or let your creativity lead the way!\nA themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flow\nPlease note your ticket does not include a drink\, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase\nYour canvas to take home – showcase your finished work with pride!\n\nWhether you’re planning fun things to do with friends\, a date night or simply want to try something new\, this PopUp Painting event promises a night of creativity and fun. \nSpaces are limited\, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in London! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pop-up-painting/ LOCATION:The Bread & Roses\, 68 Clapham Manor Street\, London\, SW4 6DZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Pop Up,Visual Arts,Wine,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PopUp-Painting-guests-2-e1745599022753.png ORGANIZER;CN="pop up painting":MAILTO:info@popuppainting.com GEO:51.4658934;-0.1364759 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bread & Roses 68 Clapham Manor Street London SW4 6DZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=68 Clapham Manor Street:geo:-0.1364759,51.4658934 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T034837Z CREATED:20250325T034837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T034837Z UID:30090681-1743012000-1743022800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:NIKE AIR MAX DAY: Ultimate Sneaker Culture Experience DESCRIPTION:NIKE AIR MAX DAY: Ultimate Sneaker Culture Experience\nDate: Wednesday\, 26th March 2025\nTime: 6pm – 9pm\nLocation: 3 Wenlock Street\, London\, N1 7NT\nTicket: £5 \nCelebrate Sneaker Culture Like Never Before\nStep into a world where sneaker artistry meets innovation! Join us for an exclusive Nike Air Max Day celebration that brings together creativity\, music\, and rare finds in one unforgettable evening. \nWhat’s Happening:\n🎨 Sip & Paint 3D Printed Sneakers\nEnjoy complimentary drinks while painting your miniature 3D-printed sneaker. Express your creativity and take home a unique piece of sneaker art! \n👟 Custom Sneaker Workshop\nLearn from expert craftsmen how to personalize and customize your kicks. Discover techniques used by professionals to transform ordinary sneakers into wearable masterpieces. \n🎵 Music Showcase\nExperience live performances from London’s hottest underground artists\, providing the perfect soundtrack to your sneaker journey. \n💯 Rare Sneaker Marketplace\nExclusive opportunity to browse and purchase some of the most sought-after and rare sneakers on the market. From vintage classics to limited editions – find your holy grail! \nWhy Attend?\n\nConnect with fellow sneakerheads and industry insiders\nLearn customization skills you can use at home\nDiscover rare finds not available in mainstream stores\nSupport local artists and creators\n\nSpace is extremely limited – secure your spot now for just £5! \n[GET TICKETS] \nHosted by Urban MBA www.urbanmba.co.uk \nDon’t miss this celebration of sneaker culture\, creativity and community! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/nike-air-max-day-ultimate-sneaker-culture-experience/ LOCATION:3 Wenlock Street\, London N1 7NT\, 3 Wenlock Street\, London\, N1 7NT CATEGORIES:Community Events,Events in London,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/e8699e8e-1043-4e7b-a8d6-274996adaf55-1-e1742874476447.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Urban MBA":MAILTO:info@urbanmba.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T210000 DTSTAMP:20241021T141319Z CREATED:20241021T141319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T141319Z UID:30084614-1733857200-1733864400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Plant Gazing: Under Elder Moon Workshop with Joseph Walsh DESCRIPTION:As we approach December’s full moon\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with plant allies and set personal intentions for the year ahead. \nIn alchemy\, the art of drawing plants holds a twofold significance. On one level\, it represents the material aspect of the alchemical process of sunlight and water becoming stem\, leaf and flower. On a deeper symbolic level\, the depiction of plants embodies the concept of growth and transformation\, informing the practitioner – an alchemical self* \nImmerse yourself in the IMT Gallery space\, subtly infused with Yarrow\, earthy and balancing. A curated selection of plants will be available for drawing\, accompanied by prompts and guidance on plant gazing and observation techniques. \nIn this two-hour workshop\, we will explore the mysteries of plants through drawing\, painting\, and meditative observations\, going beyond the confines of the ordinary. \nWe reconnect to our bodies and the living world through a serene tea ceremony\, grounding ourselves in the present moment. We will look at Salvias. They sharpen the mind\, have anti-inflammatory properties\, and are ceremoniously used to purify space. \nAbout Joseph Walsh \nJoseph Walsh is an artist rooted in forging human-nature connections through his work with plants. Using drawing\, painting and film to actualise a co-existing with nature. He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University and recently delivered Floral Time: How Artists Describe Plants at the Berlin Art Institute\, workshops at Beaconsfield Gallery and No Show Space\, and shared insights with art students at Goldsmiths and Reading University. \nWhat To Expect \nBelow\, we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Joseph’s workshop\, as told by previous participants: \n“The workshop was well structured\, and thus\, we connected with the plant on a deeper level. Joe is a meticulous facilitator. Thank you”. \n“A naturally held space offers freedom to be intuitive and be yourself. The time flowed perfectly. An exploration and very close look into the oneness\, mirroring thoughts within the group. What a rich experience with the plants\, yourself and each other.” \nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials and sketchbook; materials will also be provided. \n*Observations made by Joseph plant gazing under Vine Moon with Hawthorn – \n“The hedgerow\, a stopover\, shelter and thicket for beings. Heart tonic\, thicket thickening\, berry red of cardiovascular\, a stopover for birds. Branches shift and alter according to the environment; each lobed leaf differs. The doctrine of signatures\, where plant forms are like body parts\, is the heart as an organ of perception. \nA tiny amount of berries dotting the tree\, gleaning the teeniest amount. It’s before winter\, amongst fullness rather than emptiness.” \nReserve your spot now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council. \nSee you there! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plant-gazing-under-elder-moon-workshop-with-joseph-walsh/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Classes,Events in London,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Joseph-Walsh-Plant-Gazing-DEcember-2025-WEB-e1729519864702.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T210000 DTSTAMP:20240904T033239Z CREATED:20240904T033239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T033239Z UID:30077096-1727204400-1727211600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Plant Gazing: Under Vine Moon Workshop with Joseph Walsh DESCRIPTION:Connect with Earth’s plant allies through drawing\, painting and tea ceremony… \nAs we approach September’s Waning Crescent Moon\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with plant allies and set personal intentions for the month ahead. \nIn alchemy\, the art of drawing plants holds a twofold significance. On one level it represents the material aspect of the alchemical process\, of sunlight and water becoming stem\, leaf and flower. On a deeper symbolic level\, the depiction of plants embodies the concept of growth and transformation\, informing the practitioner – an alchemical self* \nImmerse yourself in the IMT Gallery space\, subtly infused with Yarrow and Rosemary\, earthy and clearing. A curated selection of plants will be available for drawing\, accompanied by prompts and guidance on the techniques of plant gazing and observation. \nIn this two hour workshop we will explore the mysteries of plants through drawing\, painting\, and meditative observations\, we will go beyond the confines of the ordinary. \nTake a moment to reconnect to our bodies and the living world through a serene tea ceremony\, grounding ourselves in the present moment. We will select from the hedgerow with hawthorn\, rosehip or hops. We will also consider the hedgerow as thicket\, stopover and shelter for beings. \nAbout Joseph Walsh \nJoseph Walsh\, an artist rooted in forging human-nature connections through his work with plants. Using drawing\, painting and film to actualise a co-existing with nature. He studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University\, and recently delivered the course Floral Time: How Artists Describe Plants at the Berlin Art Institute\, workshops at Beaconsfield Gallery and No Show Space\, as well as sharing insights with art students at Goldsmiths and Reading University. \nWhat To Expect \nBelow we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Joseph’s workshop\, as told by previous participants:\n“The workshop was well structured\, and thus we were able to connect with the plant on a deeper level. Joe is a meticulous facilitator. Thank you”. \n“A very naturally held space offering freedom to be intuitive\, and be yourself. The time flowed perfectly. An exploration and very close look into the oneness\, mirroring thoughts within the group. What a full whole\, rich experience with the plants\, yourself and each other.”\n\n“Mindful\, healing\, educational\, communal” \nWhile drawing materials will be provided\, feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and preferred materials to enhance your experience. \n*Observations made by Joseph plant gazing under waxing crescent moon\, with rose – “In alchemy the rose is symbolic of conjunction\, it is supporting and underlying the marriage of opposites. Soft\, buffering\, slowing down. Small insects dwell within petals\, cushioned\, intoxicated. This is how it felt for me too. The bee moves closer to the centre\, three rounds of rose tea. Perfumed aroma in swirls and spirals\, circular time. Definition and edge dissolved. Petals unfurling. Surrender myself to it. Rose is associated with love and romance”. \nReserve your spot now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council. \nSee you there! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plant-gazing-under-vine-moon-workshop-with-joseph-walsh/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Classes,Events in London,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Joseph-Walsh-Plant-Gazing-Under-Vine-Moon-at-IMT-Gallery-LISTINGS-1-e1725420728542.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T174000 DTSTAMP:20240708T023504Z CREATED:20240708T023504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T023504Z UID:30074220-1724000400-1724002800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Circle of Everything DESCRIPTION:An interdisciplinary solo performance featuring live painting\, aerial dance and moving images. \nUsing the shape of the circle\, the work celebrates the life force that holds us up and gives us momentum to move\, think\, live and create. Invisible\, infinite energy. Transpiring through the cyclical nature of existence; from sunrise to sunset\, birth & death\, conscious and subconscious\, throughout time and space. The continuous flow of movement on the ground and in the air. \nIntegrated into the performance is live Japanese Enso painting\, a spiritual practice where the artist paints the work in one masterstroke\, one breath and no corrections afterwards. 
The practice gives form to the flow of the energy in the moment\, making invisible synchronicities visible. Symbolically\, the iconic Zen symbol represents the circle of life and the connectedness of existence.The painting will be produced on a large scale to correspond to the human body and the aerial hoop. \nThe art work will remain on stage afterwards as an art installation for the audience to see it up close. \nSimultaneously\, the work reveals the duality at play; higher and lower\, light and shadow\, micro cosmos and macro cosmos\, our sense of connection to oneself\, others\, and the world\, as well as our sense of separation. \nhttps://www.emergingvisions.art/thecircleofeverything \nSunday 18 August – 5:00pm \n\n\n\n\nRunning time:\n\n40\n\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for All Ages URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-circle-of-everything/ LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,London Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Circle-of-Everything-Pic-by-Julian-Kessler-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Cockpit Theatre":MAILTO:reception@thecockpit.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T210000 DTSTAMP:20240617T070831Z CREATED:20240617T070831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T070831Z UID:30070992-1719597600-1719608400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:WhittyGordon Projects Salon DESCRIPTION:WhittyGordon Projects will be hosting an evening salon event  including painting\, drawing\, photography collage\, short film and documentary by London based artists and filmmakers.\n\nAll welcome. Suitable for all ages.\n\nFor more information on the artists involved please go to www.whittygordon.com/salons URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/whittygordon-projects-salon/2024-06-28/2/ LOCATION:Unit 1 74 Backchurch Lane\, London E1 1LX\, Unit 1\, 74 Backchurch Lane\,\, London\, E1 1LX CATEGORIES:Arts,Digital Arts,Films,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_9509.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WhittyGordon Projects":MAILTO:whittygordonprojects@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T180000 DTSTAMP:20240617T070153Z CREATED:20240617T070153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T070153Z UID:30070994-1718359200-1720893600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Mark James - VIVID DESCRIPTION:Cris Contini Contemporary is delighted to announce the opening of their new London Gallery with VIVID\, a solo exhibition of new paintings by British artist Mark James. \n\n\n\n\nBest known for FREEZE (1993)\, the first TV documentary about Damien Hirst and the YBA generation\, James originally trained at Goldsmiths and has continued to pursue painting alongside creating numerous critically acclaimed TV and feature documentaries on music and the arts. James now divides his time between filmmaking and painting\, and the exhibition at Cris Contini is his debut solo exhibition. \n\nPhotography\, architecture\, music\, colour\, and movement are all part of the fundamental DNA of James’ practice\, conjuring joyful and dynamic spaces of colour\, light\, and movement. Waldemar Januszczak\, the Art Critic of The Sunday Times\, has described James’ paintings as “Pop Suprematism.” James’ paintings are structured to create juxtapositions of shape\, space\, and colour\, evoking a mid-century aesthetic of modernism and a kind of future set in the past. \nJames comments\, “Composers often start with a single note\, or chord\, which becomes the defining sound of the song from which all the other notes flow. My painting process is very similar to this music analogy. It’s always tricky starting the process\, but once I apply the first colour to the canvas\, others follow in reaction”. \nOften created in response to music\, James’ paintings frequently reference the artist’s wide-ranging playlist in their titles\, from ‘Summer Wind’ to ‘Fly With Me’. James comments\, “Although the paintings aren’t inspired by specific songs\, I use song titles to name my paintings by selecting music which I feel most closely resonates with each painting. I particularly like music from the jazz /swing era and a number of people have commented that the paintings have a kind of jazz ‘vibe’. \nJames’ work is held in numerous high-profile private collections. It is prominently featured in the celebrated Groucho alongside many of his YBA peers and Sir Michael Craig-Martin\, the esteemed British artist whom James worked with as a trusted studio assistant for many years. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mark-james-vivid/ LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mark-James_Come-Fly-With-Me_2024_Acrylic-on-canvas-_91-x-122-cm_-courtesy-of-Cris-Contini-Contemporary-e1718607661546.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cris Contini Contemporary":MAILTO:info@criscontinicontemporary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240531T180000 DTSTAMP:20240316T063850Z CREATED:20231212T160957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T063850Z UID:30063297-1714564800-1717178400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kenji Lim | Spend Time Not Thinking About Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:  \nUnder clear\, magenta skies\, they choose to settle\, nursed by the shade of passing trees. Warmth still lingers in the grasslands\, but the day is fading fast. Shadows of nightwings flicker over the hay\, swooping into branchy nests. \nStep lightly\, and take care of the amoeba underfoot. Leave no trace. The pitter-patter of pseudotoes echoes down desire paths between the shallow groves. Time glides with no familiar route ahead\, and dappled light scatters like many marbles over the blueish plains. The sun is falling\, auburn rays shine over swathes of caterpillar reeds\, their eyes peeping into the beams of last light. Cat tongues uncurl from bleary-faced cocoons\, eager for the night\, for a taste. \nOrbs wait above a lake\, rolling in place\, humming an absent-minded tune. A purr of regeneration dances on the air currents\, charging the lake below. In between contented rocks\, jewel water flows\, giving life to uncommon lands. Fur-laden tracks lead away\, soggy from the fuchsia puddles\, fluffy ends squeezing into secret mossy holes. \nLook down. Fleshy cups\, suckered at the rim of the lake spit pearls along the shoreline. Hungry mouths gape\, teeth brace\, swallowing dusk. Lichen bubbles between a chorus of drinking bristles\, the body hair of this earth. Life is not just surface-bound and sensible. It rains onto the ground\, sunstained\, settling to graze on this rich mess of violet roots.Please don’t touch the wildlife; take it for what it is. \nNew and unexpected stars yield an entangled bond\, shifting form when seen or unseen. That happens here\, between each button paw\, craggy horn\, and stalking eye. It plays out all at once\, under the trail of the moons. \nCan we ask about hills and waters or sing about bracken and fungus? They murmur into each other’s ears. They come down over a cliff face in a river of slime and leaf-fall\, tumbling into the reflection of a low pool. \nIn the age of unconquered pasture\, the wind grazes an unembraceable heaven\, a shyer blush of pink and blue. Rosey hills fold neatly\, with an orange sun hurrying to set between them. The beings beneath its gaze continue\, undisturbed\, as they always have. \nThey rest. Their silence whispers\, off you go now; this place was never meant for you. \nText by Charlotte Cole \nKenji Lim is a British artist based in Essex and born in Singapore. Lim studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art\, London (MA – 2017-2019) and at the Ruskin School of Art\, Oxford University (BFA – 1999-2002). Lim works through sculpture\, video\, digital collage\, installation and painting. His work reflects and refracts the landscape experience through the prisms of culture\, myth\, philosophy\, and the metaphysical\, returning the gaze of Western cultural norms through the eyes of other-than-human actors. Part archaeological\, part Fraggle Rock\, he navigates alternative modes of seeing and understanding the world and its inhabitants. Lim’s work is shown internationally\, including recent exhibitions\, such as Tourist at Galerie Reinthaler\, Vienna\, and Perishing Thirst at Quench Gallery\, Margate. He is an Acme Work/Live Artist at High House in Purfleet\, Essex. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/kenji-lim-spend-time-not-thinking-about-tomorrow/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kenji-Lim-Spend-Time-Not-Thinking-About-Tomorrow-at-IMT-Gallery-LEAD-e1702397371228.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T210000 DTSTAMP:20231206T123525Z CREATED:20231206T123517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T123525Z UID:30063290-1703012400-1703019600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Plant Gazing: Under Marshmallow Moon - Workshop at IMT Gallery DESCRIPTION:As we approach the halcyon days around the winter solstice\, Joseph Walsh’s workshop ‘Plant Gazing: Under Marshmallow Moon’ offers a unique opportunity to connect with plant allies and set personal intentions for the upcoming year. \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the IMT Gallery space\, subtly smudged with mugwort to encourage chi flow. A curated selection of plants will be available for drawing\, accompanied by prompts and guidance on the techniques of plant gazing and observation. \n\n\n\nTake a moment to ground yourself and reconnect with your body\, sipping on Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) tea cultivated and harvested from Joseph’s wildlife plot. Here\, we delve into the symbolism of water as an element to enhance our intentions\, as marshmallow creates mucilage in the body\, offering softening and healing properties. As a special takeaway\, participants will receive a portion of this tea – an intentional offering for personal contemplation or to share with someone special. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Plant Gazing will take place on Tuesday\, 19 December at 7 pm. Get your tickets now: Only £5 / Concessions £2 / Tower Hamlets residents attend for FREE! \n\n\n\nThis event has been lovingly created with support from Clarion Futures. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plant-gazing-under-marshmallow-moon-workshop-at-imt-gallery/ LOCATION:IMT Gallery 210 Cambridge Heath Road #2 London E2 9NQ United Kingdom\, London CATEGORIES:Events in London,Free Events,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joseph-Walsh-Plant-Gazing-Under-Marshmallow-Moon-carousel-landscape-e1701866050139.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMT Gallery":MAILTO:mail@imagemusictext.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T220000 DTSTAMP:20231114T141534Z CREATED:20231114T141530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T141534Z UID:30061624-1700323200-1700344800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:nhow London Rolls Out Sip & Paint Events for Amateur Artists DESCRIPTION:nhow London has been chosen as the regular setting for Sip & Paint following a successful launch that saw more than 30 artists attend the first London event in October. \n\n\n\nThe Shoreditch-based lifestyle hotel is hosting monthly Sip & Paint events for amateur artists\, with the next creative session taking place on 18 November 2023. \n\n\n\nLed by Paintly\, a travelling troupe of Belgian creatives\, each event brings together novice artists of all styles and abilities and allows them to unleash their creativity in a safe and encouraging space. \n\n\n\nThe high-energy sessions are soundtracked by afro beats\, hip-hop and RnB\, and set amongst the riotous design-style of nhow London\, where bold highlights include a Big Ben rocket and life-size angel wings in the lobby\, Notting Hill-style doorways opening into bedrooms and eccentric images of past monarchs. \n\n\n\nEach event has two three-hour sessions to choose from\, with tickets costing £35 and including paints\, canvases and easels\, plus the help and support of the Paintly team. \n\n\n\nTo book visit paintlybe.com. For more information about the hotel go to nhow-hotels.com/en/nhow-london. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/nhow-london-rolls-out-sip-paint-events-for-amateur-artists/ LOCATION:nhow London\, Macclesfield road 2\, London\, EC1V 8DG CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Paintlybe-29-e1700012741402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T220000 DTSTAMP:20231011T154300Z CREATED:20231011T154255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T154300Z UID:30060652-1697299200-1697320800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:nhow London To Host London’s First Paintly Art Event DESCRIPTION:A travelling troupe of Belgian creatives is offering tutoring to all-comers with an exclusive Sip & Paint art class at the design-led lifestyle hotel nhow London in Shoreditch.  \n\n\n\nThe six-hour session encourages painters of all styles and abilities to meet amateur artists who share their passion and to create their own artworks under the guidance of experienced tutors\, to the sounds of afro beats\, hip-hop and RnB\, with the riotous design style of nhow London to fuel their creativity.  \n\n\n\nTaking place from 4-10 pm on 14 October\, the event is run by Paintly\, a Belgian collective of independent art enthusiasts that tours Europe with events that inspire people to unleash their creative talents.   \n\n\n\nnhow London has been chosen as the setting for Paintly’s first London event\, with the hotel’s joyful London-reloaded design style – with features including a Big Ben rocket and life-size angel wings in the lobby\, Notting Hill-style doorways opening into bedrooms and eccentric images of past monarchs – providing a high-energy\, bold setting that will fuel guests’ creativity.  \n\n\n\nThe experience will connect amateur artists from across London with a fun event in a totally supportive environment that puts artists at ease and helps them find their creative peaks. \n\n\n\nTickets cost £35 and include all painting materials and upbeat music for the six-hour session. To book visit paintlybe.com. For more information about the hotel\, go to nhow-hotels.com/en/nhow-london. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/nhow-london-to-host-londons-first-paintly-art-event/ LOCATION:Hotel nhow London\, 2 Macclesfield Rd\, London EC1V 8DG\, United Kingdom\, London CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paintlybe-12-e1697083024335.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230423T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230423T140000 DTSTAMP:20230322T064513Z CREATED:20230322T064509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T064513Z UID:30060097-1682247600-1682258400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Living river mobile workshop and riverbed walk DESCRIPTION:Join artist Camilla Brendon to take a closer look at our relationship with the river and learn how to build your mobile from salvaged materials in this workshop celebrating Earth Day. Starting with a riverbank walk to gather materials and inspiration\, you’ll journey back to the Museum of London Docklands to design a unique mobile intended as a planter/hanging basket using your finds and provided materials. Seeds will also be supplied to sow in your new mobile as a reminder of the river as you continue to watch them grow at home. \n\n\n\nWorkshop suitable for adults.Image courtesy of Camilla Brendon. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/living-river-mobile-workshop-and-riverbed-walk/ LOCATION:Museum of London Docklands\, No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London E14 4AL\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Christmas Shopping,Classes,Crafts,Design,Entertainment,Environment,Events in London,Family Activities,Masterclass,Museums,People,Politics,Recreation,Sculpture,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20190714_165418.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of London Docklands":MAILTO:https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/support-us/donate GEO:51.5074803;-0.0235205 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse West India Quay London E14 4AL London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London E14 4AL:geo:-0.0235205,51.5074803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T180000 DTSTAMP:20221221T152737Z CREATED:20221221T152602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T152737Z UID:30059802-1673431200-1674064800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:AFTER BEFORE DESCRIPTION:No 20 Arts is pleased to present AFTER BEFORE\, a group exhibition featuring artworks by Judith Burrows\, Jo Dennis\, Tom de Freston\, Simon Kidd\, Arthur Lanyon\, Max Maxwell\, Jhonatan Pulido and Keith Roberts. The exhibition brings together the work of eight artists who\, in different ways\, embrace risks\, uncertainties and organic transformations of materials and forms to create distinctly captivating works of art that investigate themes of change\, belonging\, violence and hope. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/after-before/2023-01-11/ LOCATION:no 20 arts\, 20 Cross Street\, London\, N1 2BG CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Biletto-800-×-450px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="No 20 Arts":MAILTO:info@no20arts.com GEO:51.5390547;-0.1000558 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=no 20 arts 20 Cross Street London N1 2BG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Cross Street:geo:-0.1000558,51.5390547 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T180000 DTSTAMP:20230205T162504Z CREATED:20221124T052845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T162504Z UID:30058939-1668596400-1675533600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Richard Smith: Intersections DESCRIPTION:Flowers Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works by British artist Richard Smith CBE (1931 – 2016). Recognised as one of the most influential painters of his generation\, Smith’s work of five decades evades precise categorisation\, with an expansive abstract painterly style very much his own. \nThe exhibition coincides with the launch of a major new publication Richard Smith: Artworks 1954-2013\, with essays by David Alan Mellor\, Chris Stephens\, Alex Massouras and Martin Harrison. This new study is intended to reignite discourse around this diverse artist\, whose impressive oeuvre is fertile territory for a new reassessment. Also concurrently on view is Richard Smith: Kites at the Edge Art Centre\, University of Bath until 17 December\, 2022. \nThis exhibition presents a survey of works from 1965 to 2009\, focusing on intersections of colour\, form and material construction. Included are a selection of Smith’s critically acclaimed paintings on three dimensional canvases from the 1960s\, including A Whole Year and Half a Day VIII (1966)\, formerly exhibited at his solo exhibition for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1970. During this period Smith created monumental sculptural shaped canvases\, which explored a radical new tension between volume\, colour and surface. In A Whole Year and Half a Day VIII\, the canvas appears to unfurl playfully from the wall\, while in Triptych\, 1965\, three vivid carton-like panels protrude into the space of the gallery\, recalling the bold impact of advertising hoardings. \nOther works take this experimentation with shaped supports in new directions. In works such as Maryland (1972)\, and A Dark Present (1972) horizontal and vertical tapes intersect with the surface of the canvas. Here\, Smith’s interest in the hidden grid-like warp and weft of the canvas is accented by its interwoven construction at an enlarged scale. \nAlso presented are a selection of Smith’s works on paper which provide enriching further insights into the paintings around them. Purple\, Red and Green Intersections (1969) exemplifies the ways in which Smith uses bold colour to delineate forms\, while also employing sculptural strategies such as cuts and folds\, creating a striking sense of depth and structure in their two-dimensional surfaces. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/richard-smith-intersections/ LOCATION:Flowers Gallery\, Kingsland Road\, London\, 82 Kingsland Road\, London\, E2 8DP CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RSmith_example_pages_d_140-141-e1669267609740.jpg GEO:51.529692;-0.0771733 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Flowers Gallery Kingsland Road London 82 Kingsland Road London E2 8DP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=82 Kingsland Road:geo:-0.0771733,51.529692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T235959 DTSTAMP:20221015T152137Z CREATED:20221015T152051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T152137Z UID:30059668-1667520000-1670111999@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Let's talk about you and me - Rebecca Brodskis DESCRIPTION:Private View: Thursday\, 3rd of November\, 6:30-9 pm(London Bridge). \n \nWide-eyed\, solemn figures stare out at the viewer from brightly coloured backgrounds\, at once bold and spectral\, familiar and strange. While Rebecca Brodskis’ previous paintings were based largely on memories of friends or the lingering images of people she passed on the street\, these latest portraits are drawn entirely from her imagination\, creating a deeper sense of interiority. Let’s talk about you and me; the artist’s fourth solo exhibition with Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery contemplates how we modify our behaviour to align with social expectations and connect with others while sometimes repressing parts of ourselves. \n \nBrodskis’ portraits result from the slow\, meditative process of oil painting which requires the artist to wait for one layer of paint to dry before she can apply the next. As such\, her compositions are precise and graphical in style. Each line is carefully delineated so that as you approach the canvas\, the figures are abstracted into shapes\, floating within a decontextualised\, surreal space. Within this space\, social and visual hierarchies are stripped away\, and our perspective is refocused on colour and gesture. However\, this latest body of work is unusual in that it shares a warm colour palette of oranges\, reds\, pinks and yellows\, which evokes the idea of an internal\, bodily or even womb-like space. At times\, this space seems to indicate emotional harmony\, while at others\, it highlights a disconnect between the external and internal self. In the painting Henrietta\, for example\, the female figure cuts a somewhat severe silhouette\, gazing blanking into the distance. At the same time\, the space that surrounds her is filled with a vivid shade of red\, perhaps hinting at some suppressed emotion. The large-scale diptych titled Dinner Party depicts a group of people gathered around a table\, though instead of engaging with one another\, they appear almost as if they are self-consciously posing for the viewer. Meanwhile\, the cool lilac-coloured background adds to the sense of detachment.\n \nOther works play with ideas of mirroring and reflection to explore how we form connections. In the paintings Safran and Yacine\, the figures almost melt into their backdrops while also appearing in dialogue with one another: their clothing\, hair\, and eyes reflect the same golden orange hues. The clothing and body language of the figures in Another Conversation is similarly synchronised. Though the figures here share the same canvas\, they remain contained within their own spaces\, separated by a thin border that cuts down the centre of the image with visibly defined ridges. However\, there is still a sense of tenderness: their eyes meet across the gap\, and their arms cross the border to touch at the fingertips.\n \nIn a series of three paintings titled Secret #1\, Secret #2\, and The Revelation\, Brodskis creates a narrative around self-perception. In both Secret #1 and Secret #2\, a veiled figure is seated on a chair\, with her back to us\, gazing into a mirror. In both reflections\, the figure is lifting a finger to their lips\, gesturing at the idea of something hidden or unspoken: in Secret #1\, the figure’s face is\, and their hand is black; in Secret #2\, it’s the opposite. The Revelation depicts the same setting; however\, there is no woman in the chair\, only the reflection in which the woman appears half white\, half black\, as if the different parts of her have combined. ‘It’s as if she’s left the real world and jumped inside herself\,’ Brodskis says\, ‘which is sort of what painting does for me. It’s a kind of therapy or meditation.’\n \n\n\nSimilarly\, the image’s stillness\, the canvas’s smooth surface\, the balance of shapes and the rich colour tones invite a deep state of contemplation. Though each portrait possesses its own emotional resonance and tension\, they form a crowd of faces that we are invited to step into and create our own conversations. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/lets-talk-about-you-and-me-rebecca-brodskis/ LOCATION:2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey\, London SE1 3SZ\, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery\, 2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey\, London\, SE1 3SZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RBR-0130-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Hjellegjerde":MAILTO:info@kristinhjellegjerde.com GEO:51.5023716;-0.0842774 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2 Melior Pl Bermondsey London SE1 3SZ Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery 2 Melior Pl Bermondsey London SE1 3SZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery\, 2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey:geo:-0.0842774,51.5023716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T170000 DTSTAMP:20220921T172937Z CREATED:20220921T172932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T172937Z UID:30058769-1663932600-1663952400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Abstract artist Intisar Alyamani launches her solo exhibition in Connaught Village DESCRIPTION:Abstract artist Intisar Alyamani is launching her second solo exhibition of this year in Connaught Village on 23rd September.  \nIntisar Alyamani is a Goldsmiths taught artist based in London and her exhibition\, Harmony\,  will be open from 23 September to 17 October 2022 at 12 Connaught Street\, Connaught Village\, London W2. \nHarmony is a series of paintings of what the artist refers to as an extension and a portal into her experience of “bi-cultural harmony”. \nThe paintings are an aligned interplay between dynamism and stillness. Through a range of compelling and aesthetically dynamic artworks\, Alyamani seeks to onboard spectators on her journey of exploration with colour. As the artist describes it\, “dancing with my paintbrush.” Whether it be a contrast or solidarity between two colours or a blend of format  – Alyamani’s dual culturalism shines through in multiple formats. For her\, these works are personal expressions of being at the core of the beating heart of Saudi and British cultures; their music\, art\, heritage and most importantly\, the people—an extension of her everyday life\, friendships and experiences. Alyamani  has received accolades from society for her active contribution to promote Saudi art globally. She is also a Saudi British Society Trustee. \nAlyamani believes Connaught Village is the “perfect location for all who appreciate a rich heritage\, a friendly\, close community and an appreciation of fine art and style.” The exhibition is free to attend. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/abstract-artist-intisar-alyamani-launches-her-solo-exhibition-in-connaught-village/ LOCATION:12 Connaught Street\, Connaught Village\, W2 2AF\, Phlox Books\, Connaught Village\, W2 2AF CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Harmony-Light-by-Intisar-Alyamani-photo-credit-credit-@oli_snapshoots-e1663780976174.jpg GEO:51.5144707;-0.1654093 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12 Connaught Street Connaught Village W2 2AF Phlox Books Connaught Village W2 2AF;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Phlox Books:geo:-0.1654093,51.5144707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T235959 DTSTAMP:20220718T162340Z CREATED:20220629T053447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T162340Z UID:30058590-1655942400-1658620799@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Velvet Society – المجتمع المخملي: Power and Glamour in 90s Damascus\, Syria DESCRIPTION:With Velvet Society\, we strive to empower Syrian women and culture: it is an exhibition displaying the creative acts of survival in fashion and fabric of two Syrian women\, civil engineer Raghad Mardini and Artist Heba Al-Akkad. The exhibition is in conjunction with Refugee Week. We have also organised a series of interactive events that will complement the exhibition\, including two workshops\, one artist-led tour of the exhibition\, one live panel and one webinar.\n. \n\n\n\nAbout The Exhibition\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery is honoured to present Velvet Society\, an exhibition displaying the creative acts of survival in fashion and fabric of two Syrian women\, civil engineer Raghad Mardini and artist Heba Al-Akkad. The 90s fashion collection of Mardini\, emanating from the wealthy and powerful class of the self-styled “velvet society” prominent in 90s Syria\, will be juxtaposed with a range of vibrant artworks made in fabric and fibre by Heba Al-Akkad. A powerful dialogue will be established between these collections\, to expose a Damascus of the 90s dominated by complexes of glamour and power\, at once joyful yet troubled\, wielded both by and against the women in question.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition centres itself around the stories of these two Syrian Muslim women. From differing backgrounds\, they\, as refugees from the Syrian uprising\, struck up a friendship founded on a mutual interest in creativity within visual arts. Viewers will bear witness to their testimonies of liberation from religious and patriarchal violence. Photographs\, art objects and items of fashion are displayed to invigorate a commentary on feminism\, female freedom and Syrian history\, linked by the medium of textiles.\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Janis Jefferies\, Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths University\, has explained the salience of clothes in this exhibition:\n\n\n\n\nClothing carries powerful signs of non-verbal communication. It covers us\, it represents individual identities that can be played with\, disrupted and challenge what we do in our everyday lives\, both physically and sexually. If we are displaced or exiled from our homes or driven out by war\, what we wear changes. In this exhibition we see how two Muslim women become friends. They connect through art\, through their different relationship with material; a veil is worn\, designer labels are displayed. Photographs act as documents; new objects are made.\n\n\n\n\nBy bringing these stories to UK audiences in a seductive yet forceful exhibition\, fashion devotees and art lovers alike will explore the political nature of clothing\, how it shapes the representation of women in fashion\, society and art. Beliefs about Middle Eastern women will be challenged and a broader and richer recent Syrian history will emerge.\n\n\n\n\n\nHeba Al-Akkad was born in Damascus in 1981. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University 2006. She now lives and works in Gothenburg\, Sweden\, where she has been able to escape the cycle of familial violence and abuse that she suffered since girlhood. She has had solo shows across Europe and the Middle East. Litehouse Gallery has commissioned work from Al-Akkad on themes of self-identity and dress.\n\n\n\n\n\nRaghad Mardini\, on the other hand\, found herself inducted into the “velvet society”\, a figurative term for a class involved in high business and power in Syria during the 90s. Photographs from Mardini’s archive will give visual evidence of the velvet society\, which\, after many years of negotiating its excesses and its alienating demands\, she finally decided to reject. These photographs will be shown alongside a fashion collection supplied by western designers including Dior\, Versace\, Mugler\, Chanel\, Galliano\, YSL\, Alaia as well as Syrian designer Nicola Khoury\, all of which Mardini wore during her time within the velvet society. The exhibition will not just highlight the vibrancy of those times and the relentless glamour demanded in the velvet society\, but will look deeper into how female sexuality was weaponised in the game of politics and money.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an exhibition about how\, in 90s Damascus\, fabric dazzled\, lured\, sheltered\, bound\, concealed\, and\, as time wore on\, changed.\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nProgramme of Events\n\n\n\n\nAlongside the exhibition\, we are organising a series of events ranging from workshops and live panels. Like the exhibition\, these events are completely free to attend and require pre-booking. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us via email or send us a direct message on social media. We hope to see you there!\n\n.\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 23rd June\, 7 – 9pm // Private View – Velvet Society.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis features a solo viola performance of Syrian classical compositions by Raghad Haddad\, a refugee in the UK and a member of the London Syrian Ensemble.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3zGZf7q\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1ESsDmT5Q\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 25th June\, 2 – 4pm // Workshop – Bird/Human.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free workshop hosted by artist Heba Al-Akkad is aimed at children and young people. In acts of playful discovery\, we will take the bird and the human\, merging and mixing the two to obtain an inspired character. The imagination of the child will help create\, through the use of recycled materials (fabrics and threads)\, an artistic doll. The bird will symbolise freedom\, hope and migration. Bring an old photo that has meaning for you. All materials will be provided. All ages under 14 and parents welcomed to be present. Book through the website.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3HuP1Ji\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1R7Db7g7Q\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 26th June\, 1 – 2pm // Gallery Talk – Curator-led Tour with the Artist.\n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to hear from the artist Heba Al-Akkad and curator Raghad Mardini in person about this exhibition that is based around their two lives in 90s Syria. It will be accompanied by a British Sign Language interpreter. Entry is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3tEexGe\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3lsgLmEKX\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 30th June\, 6.30 – 7.30pm // Gallery Talk – Social Fabrics: Interwoven Identities.\n\n\n\n\n\nA live panel with the famous Lebanese novelists Hanan Al Shaykh and Prof. Iman Humaydan. With both novelists speaking about their books – Al Shaykh’s The Locust and the Bird: My Mother’s Story\, Humaydan’s The Weight of Paradise – the panel will explore the female characters of their novels and the societal causes they reflect. Entry is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3mX0S9D\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1ZMD8pEjy\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 9th July\, 2.30 – 4.30pm // Workshop – Which Story\, Whose Histories?\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free two-part workshop hosted by artist Elena Cecchinato is aimed at refugee children and adults. Participants will learn to rework a vintage photograph\, giving new life and narrative to it by a stitching and weaving process that will spark new visual conversations with time and memory. Bring an old photo that means something to you. All materials will be provided. The second part of this workshop will take place at Garrett Anderson secondary school. Book through the website.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3QqPiRr\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2uSX4hphC\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 16th July\, 6.30 – 7.30 pm // Webinar – Intersectional Feminism in the Middle East.\n\n\n\n\n\nLebanese designer and activist\, Rana Khoury will speak about her social enterprise ‘Phenomenal Women’\, which links women living in difficult situations and survivors of gender based violence to better opportunities and help them leave the never ending cycle of violence.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: email info@litehousegallery.co.uk\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3FsOkrrnh\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Gallery\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery was founded in London\, UK\, in 2017 by Raghad Mardini to represent and promote emerging Syrian contemporary artists\, create a hub for Syrian artists in the UK\, and encourage new forms of cultural exchange between Syrian and British artists.\n\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery evolved from the Art Residence Aley (ARA)\, an NGO founded by Mardini in 2012 in Mount Lebanon\, a suburb of Beirut. Many Syrian artists who had fled to Lebanon were unable to continue their practice due to trauma and financial hardship. At ARA\, for a month\, they had bed\, board\, space\, freedom\, and all the materials needed to enable them to make art again. ARA also curated exhibitions and performances worldwide.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail info@litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite www.litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Shop www.litehousegalleryshop.co.uk/\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone +44 7833 700 984\n\n.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuick-links www.linktr.ee/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram www.instagram.com/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook www.facebook.com/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nTwitter www.twitter.com/Litehousegalery\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Information\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nExhibition\n\n\n\n\n\nVelvet Society – المجتمع المخملي: Power and Glamour in 90s Damascus\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nP21 Gallery (Kings Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n21-27 Chalton Street\, London NW1 1JD\, UK\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.p21.gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\n23rd June – 23rd July\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nOpening Hours\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12 – 6pm\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday: 12 – 8pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday: 12 – 4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nEntry is free. No appointment necessary. Wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition is presented in conjunction with Refugee Week\, supported by Counterpoints Arts\,  funded by Arts Council England and promoted by Shubbak Festival. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/velvet-society-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ac%d8%aa%d9%85%d8%b9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ae%d9%85%d9%84%d9%8a-power-and-glamour-in-90s-damascus/ LOCATION:P21 Gallery\, 21-27 Chalton Street\, London\, NW1 1JD CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Crafts,Design,Entertainment,Events in London,Exhibitions,Family Activities,Fashion,Films,Free Events,History,People,Photography,Politics,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Litehouse-Gallery-presents-Velvet-Society.png ORGANIZER;CN="Litehouse Gallery":MAILTO:sarah@litehousegallery.co.uk GEO:51.5288079;-0.1294944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=P21 Gallery 21-27 Chalton Street London NW1 1JD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21-27 Chalton Street:geo:-0.1294944,51.5288079 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T210000 DTSTAMP:20220518T192031Z CREATED:20220518T192028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T192031Z UID:30059455-1654711200-1654722000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Gentle Vibration of Things DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nPaint Talk Presents\, \n\n\nThe Gentle Vibration of Things\, \n\n\nAn exhibition of paintings by Alice Macdonald\, \n  \n\n\nThe Gentle Vibration of Things\, brings together a series of paintings made over the last year and a selection of watercolours displayed under glass. The paintings are bound by portraits\, representations of friends\, family\, and strangers\, painted from drawings and memory. \n\n\nThe portraits recorded in a sketchbook\, have been pulled into a process of translation and reconfiguration\, from pencil on paper\, to watercolour studies\, onto canvas wherein distemper has been poured. Out of the stains\, the drawn and studied iterations are re-found. Whether waiting\, drinking a glass of wine\, preoccupied reading or cutting pears\, those portrayed are pulled from reality and memory with precision\, but recast in a space where colour\, pattern and physical form become dreamlike. The painted space throughout the collection of works is orchestral in its ability to synthesise translucent pigment\, drawn and collaged elements interwoven and overlapped\, with oil employed in a versatile and tactile manner. \n\n\nDaylight and moonlight are each cast as they are\, much larger than life. Vast beams of light reach from the moon\, their limbs like those of a spider\, reach around a solitary figure. Two hundred and forty thousand miles of light reach into the garden with grace and ease\, penetrating the night. The Ridgeway\, an ancient trackway considered Britain’s oldest road\, is prominent within The Gentle Vibration of Things. A vast landscape with rolling fields and woodlands is splintered and fractured by sunlight\, the rays slicing through the sky and land. Soft light in abundance\, this ancient road is trodden on by the artist and her mother\, walking directly toward the viewer\, out of the painting. They are only partially visible\, the tops of their heads barely present in a sea of light\, clouds and land. \n\n\nWhether intimate moments shared\, snapshots of pleasure in open waters\, the portrayal of loss and grief\, the passing from one world to the next\, the breadth of feeling enclosed in this body of work leads the viewer through the elation of reconnection after two years of frequent isolation\, to moments of wonder and optimism. Light flutters and scurries throughout the show\, reflections kissing swaying tides\, floral porcelain lies upon subdued tablecloths\, flesh is depicted in pigment held in a range of binders. The nuanced treatment of materiality\, drawing\, and feeling conjures a sense of tranquillity\, a place where time slows and cuttings of geraniums flourish. \n\n\nAlice Macdonald is a painter based in London\, she undertook her Undergraduate at Falmouth University and completed the Postgraduate Drawing Year at The Royal Drawing School. Residencies include the Drawing Marathon at Rhode Island School of Design\, Dumfries House and India Institute of Fine Arts in Modinagar. Recent Exhibitions include: Escape Routes\, Oliver Projects\, London\, 2022\, Dream Baby Dream\, Paint Talk at Fitzrovia Gallery\, London\, 2022\, ASSEMBLE at VO Curations\, London\, 2022\, Dentons Art Prize\, London\, 2022\, We Are Such Stuff As Dreams are Made On\, Aleph Contemporary\, London\, 2021 The Amber Room II\, Curated by Rosie Reed\, London\, 2021. \n\n\n  \nVO Curations\, Project Space\, 3 Angel Square\, London\, EC1V 1NY\, 6th – 14th June\, Opening Hours\, 12-6pm\, Private View\, 8th June\, 6-9pm \n\n\n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-gentle-vibration-of-things/ LOCATION:vo curations\, 3 angel square\, london\, EC1V 1NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/POSTER.jpg GEO:51.5322513;-0.1056139 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=vo curations 3 angel square london EC1V 1NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 angel square:geo:-0.1056139,51.5322513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T160000 DTSTAMP:20220225T085323Z CREATED:20220225T085322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T085323Z UID:30058836-1647093600-1647100800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Artist’s talk/interactive tour – ‘Euphoria’ by Renee Rilexie DESCRIPTION:Euphoria: “Hear the colours\, see the sound.” \nMulti-disciplinary artist Renee Rilexie beckons us into her world of synesthesia. ‘Euphoria’\, the title of her latest work\, introduces sound frequency\, colours and patterns\, but most importantly\, Renee’s work is about wellbeing\, transcendence and healing. \nThe work presented in Euphoria merges the sensual with transcendence. It is a work that invites the flight of both the imagination\, senses and the heart. \nLearn more about the event and artist via our website.\n*****\n– Light refreshments served\n– Spaces limited\n– Entry: Free\n– Booking essential (to book\, email your full name and number to events@diffplanet.net) URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/artists-talk-interactive-tour-euphoria-by-renee-rilexie/ LOCATION:54 The Gallery\, 54 Shepherd Market\, London\, W1J 7QX CATEGORIES:Arts,Design,Films ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Starwaves.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Different Planet":MAILTO:admin@diffplanet.net GEO:51.5065183;-0.1470575 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=54 The Gallery 54 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54 Shepherd Market:geo:-0.1470575,51.5065183 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR