Artist Projects
Delighted to team up with acclaimed artist Alison Jackson and bring together an exclusive panel discussion including renowned contemporary artists Alison Jackson, Ally Rosenberg, Chris Levine and Philip Colbert. The conversation was moderated by the legendary auctioneer, curator, and art world impresario Simon de Pury.
A consultant with Studio Peascod, led by designer and sculptor duo Emma and Tobias Peascod, who launched a limited edition collection of statement mirrors during London Craft Week. Produced in their Somerset studio, Peascod’s designs are deeply rooted in the duo’s combined British and Japanese heritage. Their creations reflect the local landscape, whether through the flora and fauna of the British Isles, ancient traces of human activity etched into the terrain, or the rich folkloric traditions of both cultures. On view at The Lavery, 4 Cromwell Place, London SW7 2JE.
The Hari Art Prize
A Space for Art partnered with The Hari Hotel in London to launch the inaugural Hari Art Prize. Melissa Digby-Bell was invited as a judge, and led the organisation and delivery of the prize for three years. Melissa curated the shortlisted artist exhibition at the hotel, and conceived and garnered a distinguished judging panel through her strong network in the art world.
Panelists included Dr. Aron Harilela (CEO, Harilela Hotel Group), Anthony Wilkinson (gallerist), Hector Campbell (curator, gallerist & writer), artists Gavin Turk and Matthew Burrows (founder, Artist Support Pledge), Irene Bradbury (White Cube), Jo Brooks and Clare Croome (Jo Brooks PR), Liz Gilmore (Director, Hastings Contemporary), and Tom Rowland (gallerist).
Simon Frederick | Black Is The New Black Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery & BBC2 Documentary
A consultant for artist and director Simon Frederick's seminal and historic exhibition 'Black Is The New Black' at the National Portrait Gallery in 2017. The exhibition featured 40 portraits of exceptional figures, highlighting and celebrating Black British achievement in the UK. The portraits were made during Frederick's critically acclaimed documentary 'Black Is The New Black' which aired on BBC2 in 2016. Assistance in the acquisition of all 40 portraits into the National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection.
The first live UK performance by artist Liu Bolin at Saatchi Gallery/ Whilst the artist's iconic photographic artworks are much acclaimed and collected, this was the first time that Bolin's work was showcased as a time-based performance. The artist painstakingly posed in front of a specially produced backdrop, while a carefully trained team gradually painted him into the background by hand and in situ. The team of painters meticulously emulated the complex background and painted over the entirety of the artist, until he was completely camouflaged. This mesmerising performance garnered huge press attention, including Sky Arts TV, London Live TV, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Evening Standard amongst others.