PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Private View: Thursday, 15 May, 6.30pm - 9pm.
Poetry Reading: Sat, May 16, 6pm - 9pm. With poets Dalal Jawed, Dr. Ahmed Almoshatit and Allaa Abo.
Opening hrs: 11am - 7pm on May 16 and 17.
A solo exhibition of works in mixed media by artist Mahdi Alshammary.
BABYLON HISTORY AND CIVILISATION
An exhibition of original artworks by Iraqi artists, presented by the Kahramana Arts Association.
MEMOIRES
Artist Asma Sultana presents an interdisciplinary exhibition expressing migration, identity, personal loss or trauma in our contemporary complex society, reflecting the artists’ life experience as an immigrant in different countries on personal and impersonal levels.
GET GO GAMES
Get-go Games is a solo exhibition of Friendly Liu, highlighting the child games from Hong Kong in the ’90s. As a Hong Kong artist based in Berlin for over 10 years, Friendly depicts her memories of Hong Kong from her illustrations to graffiti works. In Get-go Games, she combines her interpretations with 10 original games from Hong Kong, to share a collective game memory with audiences overseas. She redesigned these games and invited audiences to be players. By way of her collection to arouse the playfulness within adults, as well as to enjoy the authentic Hong Kong childhood.
The exhibition includes Friendly's 1 hour stop-motion animated-film screening – "Hong Kong Cafe Let's Fight Together". and occasionally the film sets and character models will be displayed as well.
All welcome to join in the fun and play games!
https://www.friendlyliu.com
TRANSITIONAL TRACES
Private View: Sat, 2 March 2024, 17:30 - 20:00
Fri 1 March - Sun 3 March 11:00 - 17:00
Mon 4 March until 16:30
Curated by Qinle Jin & Hanxu Zhang
Transitional Traces, is a group exhibition curated by Qinle Jin and Hanxu Zhang that presents over 20 abstract works featuring paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and installations crafted by 12 talented artists studying at the Royal College of Art. Traces may vanish in an instant, but emotions still will remain. The exhibition represents the dynamic interplay of visual elements, inviting visitors to silently engage with the works while exploring the balance between rational composition and emotional expression. The paint is thinned to a liquid and flows over the various works, while the image is shaped by relationships and mediated by colour tones. It creates a transitional undercurrent that flows through the air, imbuing the space with rhythm and emotion. It specifies the exhibition’s ambiance, infusing the works with an almost ethereal visual tension.
Artists: Amanda Cornish / Cheng Yen Yu / Issy Wilson / Jan Valik / Julian Lombardi / Liu Kim / Minghao Sun / Shuang Jiang / Wenhui Hao / Yanyi Chen / Zhenlin Zhang / Ziyang Chen
Thanks to our supporters of RCA CSSA and The Bhavan.
In Between
A solo exhibition of photography by Kyungmin Kim
Private View: Feb 2, 6.30- 8.30pm
In this series, Min Kim delves into the essence of moments nestled between actions and behaviours of the subjects. The lens, focused on capturing these interstitial moments, skilfully freezes the ephemeral fragments of existence, revealing the sublime within seemingly ordinary instants. "In Between" unfolds as a meticulously curated collection that encapsulates the very fabric of temporal progression—a vibrant kaleidoscope reflecting emotions, narratives, and expressions intricately woven into the tapestry of life.
The world hath aged, whilst humanity is fledgling
Opening : 12 January 2024, 5-8pm
Exhibition time : 13-14 Jan 2024: 11am-5pm Daily
Exhibiting Artists:
Cans Studio/ Xuanbo Cao/ Zijing Chen/ Shuting Cui/ Youyi Dai/ Wenwen Deng/ Xin Guan/ Yuechen Jiang/ Zhongshun Li/ Jozie Lin/ Yimu Yang/ Di Yao/Linan Zhang/ Hengtian Zhou
Exhibition Concept：
This is an experimental exhibition organized by the Y Manifesto, simultaneously opening in London and Los Angeles. It is a cross-regional exhibition with a common theme.
Between the serene walls of the MP Gallery in London and the Gong Gallery in Los Angeles, we invite you to immerse yourself in an exhibition that transcends geographical boundaries. This exhibition explores human history, philosophical contemplations, and ecological ethics. The theme, "TWHAWHIF - The world hath aged, whilst humanity is fledgling," aims to delve into an ancient and complex proposition: whether history is always destined to repeat itself.
"The world has weathered the ravages of time, while humanity is still in its infancy" not only reflects the length of history but also prompts profound reflections on human behavior and decision-making. Recent global controversies surrounding certain material emissions into the oceans provide a thought-provoking backdrop. Concerning the cyclical nature of history:
Nietzsche's Eternal Recurrence (Friedrich Nietzsche): Nietzsche proposed the concept of the "eternal recurrence," suggesting that events in history would repeat themselves over and over again (found in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra"). This book contains some of his most important thoughts and viewpoints. He believed that the entire universe and all things would infinitely repeat, including human life and every subtle event.
Hegel's Dialectical Method of History (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel): Hegel's philosophical view of history sees it as a dialectical process, asserting that history is in constant repetition but in different ways.
Curators
Yuran Lin: The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Professional Doctoral in Art and Design candidate, UK. She graduated from the University of the Arts London, with an MA in Curating and Collections in 2017.
Lecturer of Graphic Design at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David of Wales Institute of Science and Arts, Design and Performing Industry. And Lecturer of Visual Communication Design, at City School at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, since 2018 in Guangzhou, China.
Her professional work experience includes the 6th Guangzhou Triennial ”As We May Think: Feedforward”(2018), and the Guangzhou Image Triennial ”Simultaneous Eidos” (2017), at the official art Museum Guangdong Museum of Art in China; the first Guangzhou Contemporary Art Fair and Guangzhou 33 Contemporary Art Center.
Wenjie Xu: Curator of Art Co-founder of HOOK ART Exhibition Director at Shanghai Jiyu Art Co., Ltd. Artistic Director at Xiu Art Museum. She has been actively involved as an art curator both domestically and internationally, organizing over 20 art exhibitions and related events. In 2021, she was honored with the City Art Influencer Award.
In 2018, she curated the NEIGHBORHOOD Art Exhibition in Tian'an, South Korea. In the same year, she curated the X-PRESS SEOUL Art Exhibition in Seoul, South Korea. She also played a role in planning the theatrical production "보 도 지 침 （report Guidelines) in Tian'an, South Korea.
In 2019, she took on the role of Exhibition Director for the Ontimeshow 2020 Fashion Exhibition in Shanghai and the China Aerospace Arts and Technology Expo in Shanghai.
Wenxi (Vincy) Qi is a distinguished designer and female entrepreneur in the tech industry. She is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the creative ecosystem for artists and designers.
Artwork Judge：
Wenxi Qi
Her design prowess has been recognized through numerous prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot, IF, IDEA, and A' Design Award. Her innovative contributions have been featured in esteemed art and design publications such as Innovation and Yanko Design. And invited to be the advisor for the UIUC Portfolio Clinic for three consecutive years.
Founder @ Aproject Factory and Co-founder @ PaniniClub and Got10IN.
Yuan Zhuang
Yuan Zhuang is a scholar in the field of the art industry, specializing in Fine art, interactive art, and visual imagery.
Her major achievements include:
National project "Crossing the Snowy Mountains," collected by the Chinese National Museum.
Silver Winner - Muse Design Awards US 2023
Silver Winner - Muse Design Awards (Conceptual design) US 2023
Winner - Paris Design Awards (interior design) France 2023
DNA award France 2023
Gold Award Winner (Group work) - The Third Chinese Fine Art Awards China 2019
Tsinghua University China-Italy Design Innovation Hub 2020-Judges assistant
Invited Guest Speaker for the Summer Courses at the Tsinghua University.
Founder@y manifesto
ANOTHER FACE
Another Face
Exhibition of Iraqi artworks
Private View: Nov 30, 4pm - 7pm
Presented by the Kahramana Arts Association
Artist : MALAK JAMIL
THOUGHTS FROM THE CLAY OF THE TWO RIVERS
THOUGHTS FROM THE CLAY OF THE TWO RIVERS
A r t E x h i b i t i o n
Artist Dr. Ala Bashir
Opening Reception - Friday 24th November 2023, From 6pm - 9pm
The exhibition continues until 29 November 2023. From 11am - 7pm
Festival Kali and Diwali
Festival Kali and Diwali- Art exhibition on Goddess Kali by International artists.
Curated by artist Papia Ghoshal
Nov 10 -15, 12noon - 8pm daily (Closed Nov 12)
Special events during the exhibition:
Nov 9, 5 pm - 6:30 pm: Opening Ceremony
Nov 10, 6 - 8 pm: Poetry Reading by renowned Indian and Global poets
Nov 11, 6 - 8 pm: Indo Greek evening to celebrate Kali Puja & Diwali(Supported by Ready to Rise UK Ltd.)
Nov 13, 6 -8 pm: Festival Kali celebrated. (In association with The London Nehru Centre)
Please note: This Festival has some performances and events in the Mountbatten Auditorium - Kindly check events section of The Bhavan’s website for ticketed events.
A Playground for All
PV: 6-8 pm, Thursday, 2 November
Curator: Yiran Zhu, Yue Yu
A group exibition of art by Abbie Coombs, Aimilios Metaxas, Athena Mothership, Elflock, Gracie Schylling, Marisa Polin, Poppy O’Brien, Wuda, Yula Kim, Yuying Song, Zii Acao, Ziteng Zhang
Eve's Reflections
Nadhom Aj-juboori presents a solo sculpture exhibition titled Eve's Reflections.
Collective Inspiration
I R A Q I F I N E A R T I S T S A S S O C I A T I O N I N B R I T A I N
Collective Inspiration
p e n i n g R e c e p t i o n
Saturday 7 October 2023, 4-7 PM
Participating Artists:
Dr. Ala Bashir, Alaa Jimaa, Alaa Siraih, Bassim Mehdi, Hussein Al-sikafi, Mariwan Jalal, Mahmood Hassan, Mahdi Al Shammary, Mohammed Alnori, Mohammed Aldami, Raid Houby, Saadi Dawood, Soodad al-Naib, Salma Al-Khoory.
Colours of Kutch
Colours of Kutch is an exhibition of watercolours by Jigar Soni. India is a vast country with great geographical diversity. The folk life of Kutch is colourful and vibrant. The contrast of colourful textiles in the arid white landscape is amazing. Jigar captures the folk life of Kutch, capturing handicraft, folk music, pastoral and living stories.
Camping
Private View：September 5, 5pm-8pm,
Exhibition Dates: ：September 6-10 11am-6pm, (Sunday till 2.30pm)
Originating from nature, we yearn to reconnect with it. We aspire to return to the expansive wilderness, yet we also pause, reluctant to sever toes with the order and convenience of urban life. Amid the interplay of city and nature, camping emerges as a bridge. Within the realm of camping, we liberate our minds, contemplate the intricacies of modern existence whilst nurturing our curiosity, daring to venture deep into the untamed wilderness.
Happy Vibration
Private View: 5pm to 7pm on 12 July 2023.
A group art Exhibition organised by Ghanshyam Gupta. Participating artists are Ghanshyam Gupta, Ajay Choudhary and Hetal Shukla.
www.ghanshyamgupta.com
Invisible Recursion
Exhibition: June 28 - July 1, 1 1am - 6pm; July 2: 11 am - 3pm
Private View: June 28, 6pm - 8.30pm
This exhibition showcases four artists who explore materiality to reconceive the invisible recursive cycle in contemporary culture. This exhibition enables discussions and reimagines interpersonal relationships through materials.
Participating Artists: Bede Robinson, Noa Geras,Theo Papandreopoulos, Zeng Jiujian.
Curated by TRA Collective
Image: Gallery View
Image Credit: Nuzzi Li
Curator: TRA Collective (Blair Haijia Luo, Ran Zhu, Lanzehang Ying)
Executive Curator: Jiujian Zeng
Artists: Jiujian Zeng, Noa Geras, Bede Robinson, Theo Papandreopoulos
Image Credit: Nuzzi Li
Contact TRA Collective
Email: tra.collective.uk@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracollective/?hl=en-gb
Together: A Retrospective
9 - 13 June, 2023
Exhibition Launch, Textile Art Fashion show: Friday 9- Sat 10 June, 6 - 9pm
Exhibition Viewing: Sun 11 - Tue 13 June, 11am - 8pm
This exhibition showcases the work of Iraqi artists, painter Selma Allag & Textile artist Moyad Haidari who, for over forty years, have shared a life in art.
Join us at the Bhavan Gallery in a celebration of their art and the power of being together.
Steps 2
A group exhibition of visual art, paintings, sculptures, installation and ceramics by artists from Arab, France, Greece, India, Sweden, Finland and Ethiopia by The European Union Migrant Artists Network - a network for professional migrant artists living and working in the European Union area, established in Turku, Finland, in January 1997.
“Soul - a journey inwards”
“Soul - a journey inwards” by Ayush Sinha
13-14 May 2023. 12noon – 8pm
Exhibition will showcase Mandala (circle) art to deep dive inwards into mechanics of Karma, Shiva alongside other works on devotion and human behaviour.
Email- ayush.sinha@gmail.com
Website - www.ayushsinha.co.uk
Sensing your Senses
Private View: 22 April 4pm-8pm (Performance at 5pm)
Exhibition Date: 22-26 April 11am-7pm & 27 April 11am-3pm
Curators - Yuting Xue , Mengyun Xie and Yijun Chen
Participating Artists: Claire(Shuyi) Zhang , Even Zhang , Fengxuan Zeng , Jingmang Ke , Lin Ye , Silong Zhao , Shangyang Yu , Shiyun Jiang , Tianyun Yu , Xinqi Wang (cinci) , Yameng Zhang , Yijuan Wang, Yunfeng Yao, Yuqing Liu, Yuxiang Ji, Zheyuan Zhang
The Creators
Participating Artists: YuHui Jiang,TianJiao Zhao, Tszka Auyeung, XinYue Luo, TianYue Zhou, FangSuo Lin,Ma Mei, ZhongXiu Ding, XinHong Chen, JiaYi Lu, MengQi Wang, BingFeng Zhao, Shuo Wang, KunHao Bi, Yanxu Qi,XiaoJin Yu, JiaXing Tong, ChenJiong Tang, ChunNing Bai, Dingyi Zhang,Yuyang Wei,Fengxian Huang, Zheng Guan Shouhe Zhang
Creators connect themselves to the artwork by talking to their inner self. What the audience sees are not only objects, but also the souls of the artists.
The endless pursuit of beauty by honing skills and carefree exploration leads to the truly moving art. This immortal ingenuity and exploration is slowly being awakened...
Curated by Lost and Found Art
Real Fan of Art : Art Fair in London
From oriental Korean artwork to contemporary pieces, a group of Korean artists presents a diverse display of Korean art. Participating artists include Naun Kyeongwha Park, Bongjea Yim, Gamin Park, Kyungja Hong, Jeong Yoon Oh, Myeongsuk Beak, Insuk Jeon, and many others.
Rush to the Wilderness
The pandemic era has shifted our perspectives and highlighted the interconnectedness of all beings, including the natural world. Inspired by our collective urge to return to the wilderness, we explore the relationship between nature, human identity, and connection in the aftermath of a global crisis in this exhibition. As we navigate a new normal, we are reminded of the vital role that nature plays in our lives, providing solace, nourishment, and a sense of belonging. Through art and reflection, this exhibition invites us to immerse ourselves in the diversity of flora and fauna, to appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems, and to cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world as we move forward in a post-pandemic era.
Organised by: gallerynat.info@gmail.com, @gallerynat.london
Passionate Renderings
Sanjay Kalbhor has more than 25 years of experience in modern and contemporary art. He has exhibited and sold his work at some of the top art galleries in India and to some private collectors all around the world.
Sanjay comes from a very humble rural background and has seen the world around him changing with modernisation. He has adapted this in his work along with his deep-rooted connection with nature.
India - Colours from its Soil
INDIA - COLOURS FROM IT'S SOIL
India is a land of colours and great cultural diversity. From Kashmir to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, from Gujarat to the Northeast, we are endowed with colours by nature. They get reflected in our cultures, especially, the indigenous ones. The paintings and drawings reflect all about our cultures by highlighting its colours. Presenting a few samples of colours within our realm.
-Ranjit Rongpi
Supercritical State
Supercritical State is a group exhibition presented by Freezing Fog.
Private view: Sept 30 - 5pm- 8pm.
Exhibition continues Oct 1-2, 11am- 5pm
The Witness
Opening day : Friday, September 23, 2022 from 6 pm - 9 pm.
The exhibition continues until 28 September, 2022.
The Iraqi fine Artists Association in Britain is pleased to invite you to attend its next annual exhibition entitled 'The Witness'.
In this exhibition, the artists present testimonies with diverse creative visions of the epic of life. Participating Artists - Dr. Ala Bashir, Sadiq Tome, Rajiha al-Qudsi, Hani Mazhar, Bassim Mehdi , Saadi Dawood, Raid Houby, Thamir Al-khafaji, Taha Al Hiti, Hussein Al-sikafi , Salma Al-Khoory, Mahdi Al Shammary, Ali Mousawi and Mahmood Hassan
Organisers: www.iraqifineartists.com
Object: Fluid Room
Freezing Fog presents an exhibition of contemporary artworks by young artists.
PV: 12 July, 5-8 pm
‘One is not born but rather becomes…’
PV: Sunday 3 July, 6-9 pm
Artists:
Ariel Hacohen | Bethany Hadfield | Ji Won Cha | Joel Dixon
Julia Albrecht | Ladina Clément | Matvei Matveev | Max Lee | Theo Papandreopoulos
Special Screening
Linlin Zhu | Yanming Chen
'These days gender as the topic has become a mouse trap that everyone knows but no one discusses. On the one hand, the sweeping generalisation of the broader society continues to fail in identifying individualism and yet objectify personal experience and expressions. On the other hand, merely circling and posing about gender within the art circle comprises a part of political righteousness and a marketing scam. Against this phenomenon, the exhibition focuses on acknowledging ourselves and revealing our identities beyond social constructions, while the artists shift between the roles of observer and practitioner. '
Curator
Marjorier Ding
Invisible Shadow
‘Invisible Shadow’ presented by Freezing Fog is an exhibition of 28 contemporary artists from Asia. This exhibition aims to explore the meaning of and relationship between subjective
perception and objective existence of things we encounter in life. Private View: Sat 28 May 5- 8pm. Exhibiiton continues from
May 29 - June 1, 11 - 5pm
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