This is London: Shizaru, London
Nick Hornby will be exhibiting an edition of his version of Michelangeloʼs David, shortlisted for the Victoria and Albert cast courts, further highlighting London as a city committed to history as it faces its future...
Shizaru Gallery Presents:
THIS IS LONDON
25 JULY - 28 SEPTEMBER 2012
As the international community flocks to London for the Olympic Games, Shizaru is delighted to host THIS IS LONDON, an exhibition featuring a cross section of contemporary art from London.
Centered on some of London’s eccentric heritage, the 46 artists span an impressive array of mediums and processes. Spread over two floors among five gallery spaces, the exhibition will offer a completely immersive experience, as the artists have been invited to cover every square inch of space within the gallery, with artworks hung Salon style.
Highlighting the exhibition are a handful of artists whose oeuvre explores themes of British heritage. English born artist David Harrison fuses his inspiration from both city and country to create a bizarre and mythical style that can only be described as ʻvery Englishʼ. Also on exhibit will be Harrisonʼs unique London-inspired scents, a result of his recent experimentations with perfume. In stark contrast, Alison Jackson adds an element of modernity to the exhibition with her thought provoking commentary on English society and Londonʼs growing obsession with the cult of celebrity.
Henry Hudson will be exhibiting a series of works that depict Van Goghʼs flat in Brixton, a reminder of Londonʼs ongoing historic internationalism, whilst Nick Hornby will be exhibiting an edition of his version of Michelaneloʼs David, shortlisted for the Victoria and Albert Cast Courts, further highlighting London as a city committed to history as it faces its future. Adding to Londonʼs ongoing commitment to the promotion of Art, the exhibition features work by one of this yearʼs Turner Prize nominees, Paul Noble.
Shizaru Gallery Presents:
THIS IS LONDON
25 JULY - 28 SEPTEMBER 2012
As the international community flocks to London for the Olympic Games, Shizaru is delighted to host THIS IS LONDON, an exhibition featuring a cross section of contemporary art from London.
Centered on some of London’s eccentric heritage, the 46 artists span an impressive array of mediums and processes. Spread over two floors among five gallery spaces, the exhibition will offer a completely immersive experience, as the artists have been invited to cover every square inch of space within the gallery, with artworks hung Salon style.
Highlighting the exhibition are a handful of artists whose oeuvre explores themes of British heritage. English born artist David Harrison fuses his inspiration from both city and country to create a bizarre and mythical style that can only be described as ʻvery Englishʼ. Also on exhibit will be Harrisonʼs unique London-inspired scents, a result of his recent experimentations with perfume. In stark contrast, Alison Jackson adds an element of modernity to the exhibition with her thought provoking commentary on English society and Londonʼs growing obsession with the cult of celebrity.
Henry Hudson will be exhibiting a series of works that depict Van Goghʼs flat in Brixton, a reminder of Londonʼs ongoing historic internationalism, whilst Nick Hornby will be exhibiting an edition of his version of Michelaneloʼs David, shortlisted for the Victoria and Albert Cast Courts, further highlighting London as a city committed to history as it faces its future. Adding to Londonʼs ongoing commitment to the promotion of Art, the exhibition features work by one of this yearʼs Turner Prize nominees, Paul Noble.