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SUMMARY:JEFF ROBB – CONJECTURES AND REFUTATIONS - Free Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Conjectures and Refutations by Jeff Robb at Cris Contini Contemporary London presents two innovative series: the titular body of work and Human Collage. The first series is inspired by Karl Popper and explores the idea of truth as provisional and constantly shifting. Through concentric circles and lenticular elements\, the works change according to the viewer’s position. Human Collage blends abstraction and realism using fragmented figures. The series reflects on the complexity of identity and human experience. \nJeff Robb – Conjectures and Refutations \n05 March – 11 April 2026 \nOpening Hours: \nTue-Sat: 10.00AM-6.00PM \nSun-Mon: by appointment only \nFree Entry
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jeff-robb-conjectures-and-refutations-free-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Jens Hesse - Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect
DESCRIPTION:Cris Contini Contemporary London concludes a successful year with a solo exhibition by German artist Jens Hesse\, Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect. The show celebrates Hesse’s distinctive painterly language\, where the precision of digital aesthetics meets the sensual imperfection of tactile surfaces. His works unfold in the space between these poles\, translating the technical errors of our media-saturated era into gestures of painterly intimacy. A former fashion designer\, Hesse approaches painting as both fabric and image. The surface — sometimes corduroy\, sometimes bouclé — is never neutral; it recalls texture\, touch\, and wear. These tactile foundations become the site where the “glitch” appears: not as a mistake\, but as a revelation. What the screen hides behind its promise of seamless perfection\, Hesse reveals through brushstrokes\, layering\, and distortion.\nHis portraits and figurative scenes seem at once familiar and disturbed. Pixels bleed into brush marks; compression lines cut across faces; digital interference coexists with the softness of oil and textile fibers. These works do not imitate technology — they expose its fragility. By transforming visual defects into painterly language\, Hesse reclaims the human presence within the technological gaze.\nThe exhibition’s title\, Glitch & Glamour\, evokes this duality. “Glamour” — the polished image\, the seductive surface — meets “glitch”\, the breakdown that disrupts illusion. Hesse situates beauty within the fault line between these states. In doing so\, he reminds us that imperfection is not the opposite of glamour but its hidden core: the shimmer that occurs precisely when control falters.\nIn an age obsessed with clarity\, correction\, and resolution\, Hesse’s paintings invite us to dwell in ambiguity. They ask us to look again — not for perfection\, but for presence. Within the glitch\, we find the trace of the hand\, the residue of the body\, the persistence of the real. Perfectly imperfect. \n  \nTitle: Jens Hesse – Glitch & Glamour: Perfectly Imperfect\nVenue: Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale Road W11 2BY\, Notting Hill\, London\nDates: 27 November – 10 January 2026 \nClosure for the Christmas holidays: from 21st December 2025 until 5th January 2026
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/jens-hesse-glitch-glamour-perfectly-imperfect/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Christmas Events,Events in London,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Paolo Battistutta - Transits
DESCRIPTION:Transits as passages\, metamorphoses\, transformations: the title of Paolo Battistutta’s exhibition at Cris Contini Contemporary gallery in Notting Hill\, encapsulates both our present and the essence of his practice\, naming the constant shift between figuration – faces\, portraits\, human presence – and the abstract–informal field – the celebrated tondos and beyond. Timed with Frieze London the exhibition enters the wider conversation animating the city’s contemporary art scene that week \nOn large canvases\, Battistutta stages a visceral confrontation with painting: matter and thought\, gesture and figure push the image beyond its boundaries. Paint becomes psyche—emotion before figure—driven by an informal\, impulsive energy. His monumental visages\, cut through by vivid chromatic fields\, open a journey into interiority: less “beautiful” portraits than raw mirrors of vulnerability\, where deformation sharpens insight. \nThe other pole of his work unfolds in the tondos: dynamic\, layered masses radiating a primordial energy—arenas of impulses\, events and tensions—where the circular form offers unity alongside maximum compositional freedom. Here the ego recedes\, form fractures\, and an almost iconoclastic impulse advances; painting becomes a transit of body and soul. \nThe exhibition—produced by Cris Contini Contemporary\, coordinated by Sandra Sanson\, and accompanied by a catalogue published by Grafica Antiga—features critical texts by Lorena Gava\, Pasquale Lettieri\, Cristian Contini\, and Fulvio Granocchia. \n  \nPaolo Battistutta – Transits \nCris Contini Contemporary\, Notting Hill\, London\n14 October – 15 November 2025  \nVernissage: 14 October at 6PM
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/paolo-battistutta-transits/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:MISTER CLAY – LET’S COME TOGETHER - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Let’s Come Together by Mister Clay transforms the spaces of our Notting Hill gallery into an explosion of color and energy. Born from the fusion of New York–style wild writing and Italian creativity\, Mister Clay’s project focuses on his iconic “the Allucinati” (the Allucinated): essential\, vibrant figures that animate city walls and canvases with a message both simple and powerful. Unbound by banners or ideologies\, the Allucinati bring joy\, love\, and hope to those who feel marginalized\, igniting small “gentle revolutions” in a world that can sometimes stifle the imagination.\nWith Let’s Come Together\, Mister Clay reminds us that street art is\, above all\, a universal language capable of speaking to the heart before the eyes. We look forward to welcoming you into this universe of empathy and creativity\, where color becomes a vehicle of joy and hope.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mister-clay-lets-come-together-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Emanuele Sari - Storytelling  - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cris Contini Contemporary is proud to present Storytelling\, a solo exhibition by Italian artist Emanuele Sari\, hosted at our London gallery in Notting Hill. The exhibition runs from 12 May to 8 June 2025 and forms part of the official programme of London Craft Week 2025.\nWith a unique artistic voice\, Emanuele Sari merges the rich Italian tradition of mosaic art with a bold\, contemporary visual language inspired by pop art and street art. His vibrant works\, crafted with Venetian glass\, smalti\, marble\, and shimmering gold\, silver\, and copper accents\, depict iconic characters from comic books and the world of entertainment — from Lupin to Joker\, Klimt to Modigliani\, David Bowie to Freddie Mercury.\nBlending playfulness with depth\, Sari transforms an ancient craft into a dynamic medium for exploring today’s cultural landscape. His mosaics\, while visually striking and ironic\, offer layered interpretations and invite reflection on the contradictions of modern society.\nEach piece becomes a bridge between past and present\, between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary creativity.\n\nSolo exhibition by Emanuele Sari\n\nCris Contini Contemporary  \n\n1 Lonsdale Road\, Notting Hill\, W11 2BY\, London\n\n12 May – 8 June 2025 \nIn partnership with London Craft Week (12–18 May)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/emanuele-sari-storytelling-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:UNTETHERED\, Alexis Walters at Cris Contini Contemporary - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the month dedicated to women\, Cris Contini Contemporary is proud to present UNTETHERED\, a solo exhibition by artist Alexis Walters that explores the themes of memory\, identity\, and transformation.\n\nUNTETHERED is an intimate journey towards reconciling with one’s inner child\, a path that brings to light a creativity that had been suspended. Through suspended garments\, the artist evokes memory and its power to transform the past into something new. Each work originates from a process of metamorphosis: the past is not merely preserved but reworked\, infusing it with new energy and meaning.\nThe deep blue of the cyanotype on Arches paper envelops the works in an ethereal atmosphere where time seems suspended. The contrast between blue and white becomes a powerful metaphor for transformation\, balance between presence and absence\, memory and renewal. With its contact impression and light development\, the cyanotype process strengthens the connection between image and memory\, capturing traces that resurface with delicacy and intensity.\nUNTETHERED  is an invitation for reflection\, a bridge between past and present\, between what we have been and what we could become. This exhibition explores the theme of loss while also celebrating the power of transformation and renewal—resonating deeply with the spirit of March\, traditionally dedicated to women.\n\nThe exhibition will be open from March 14th to 29th\, 2025\, at Cris Contini Contemporary. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an artistic experience that invites self-discovery through art.\n\n\n14 – 29 March 2025 \nCris Contini Contemporary\n1 Lonsdale Road\, W11 2BY London\nOpening Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/untethered-alexis-walters-at-cris-contini-contemporary-exhibition/
LOCATION:Cris Contini Contemporary\, 1 Lonsdale road\, London\, W11 2BY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:CRYPTIC - Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:‘CRYPTIC 42’\, a solo show by David Begbie\, is organised by Cris Contini Contemporary and curated by Pasquale Lettieri and Sandra Sanson at the Crypt Gallery in London.\nThe exhibition encapsulates 42 years of David Begbie’s creative journey\, covering the period from 1982 to 2024.\nThe show delves into various themes\, such as the duality of angel and demons present within every individual\, the profound influence of primitive tribal art\, and the intricate beauty of the human form. Begbie’s sculptures\, predominantly crafted from transparent metal mesh\, challenge the viewer’s perception of space and matter\, appearing as ethereal\, floating three-dimensional drawings that defy gravity.\nThe earliest piece\, ‘RELIC 1982\,’ offers a glimpse of a skeletal structure that symbolizes humanity’s origins\, drawing parallels between historical and evolutionary references. In contrast\, the latest sculpture\, ‘CRYPTIC 2024\,‘ reflects the often hidden yet powerful impact that tribal art has had on his work\, revealing the complexity of human nature through a combination of primitive masks and floating angelic figures.\nAt the core of the exhibition is the juxtaposition of opposites—light and shadow\, physicality and illusion\, abstraction and realism. Begbie’s use of metallic industrial materials\, which appear almost weightless\, invites viewers to question the boundaries between form and substance and the tension between real and perceived. This mastery of medium and theme has defined his 42-year career\, culminating in a body of work that transcends materiality and speaks directly to the viewer’s imagination and perception.\n\n\nDAVID BEGBIE: CRYPTIC 42  \n8-16 OCTOBER 2024 \n\n\n\nThe Crypt Gallery \nSt Pancras New Church 165\, Euston Rd London NW1 2BA \n(Entrance via Duke’s Road) \n\n\n\n  \nOpening Hours \nMon-Fri 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM \nSat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/cryptic-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:the crypt gallery\, St Pancras New Church 165\, Euston Rd\, London\, NW1 2BA
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events
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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
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