PUBLIC PROGRAMME
LAW SUMMER 2024
From Friday 28 June to Friday 5 July 2024 celebrate London's most important week for classic art. Access gallery tours, talks and roundtables to hear our specialists' insights on some of the most anticipated exhibitions by London Art Week exhibitors and museum partners.
Six Lives | The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens: Curators' Talk
In this talk, the exhibition curator of Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens, Dr. Charlotte Bolland (National Portrait Gallery), will be in conversation with Emma Rutherford (The Limner Company), and Mark Weiss (The Weiss Gallery). They will delve deeper into some of the objects featured in the exhibition, exploring the role of the miniature in the representation of six women - Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Katherine Parr - who forever changed the landscape of English history.
Ticketed event. Learn more and book your place here.
Helaine Blumenfeld OBE: Together: Open-Air Tours
Enjoy the sculptures of acclaimed sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld OBE surrounded by nature in this special open air exhibition featuring nine sculptures presented in the historic gardens of St. James's Square. Presented by Hignell Gallery and featuring Blumenfeld's newest works, this exhibition was conceived against the backdrop of our turbulent world and explores the essence of vulnerability and the light of hope.
During London Art Week, the gallery will be offering free tours in the square. Two time slots are available each day of the week (excluding weekends): 12.30 and 14.30.
Please note the gardens are open to the public on weekdays from 7.30 to 16.30.
By appointment only. For bookings please email ah@hignellgallery.com or call +44 7796 790082.
Form and Function of European Picture Frames from the 15th - 20th century
Following the success of last year's exhibition and daily talks, the Paul Mitchell gallery will be continuing to offer visitors an immersive and memorable experience into the fascinating world of picture framing. Company directors Paul and Mark are giving guided tours of their unique collection of European picture frames, many of which are rare works of art, including original frames designed by Degas and Monet.
Supported by Powerpoint presentations, various frame styles will be shown, their origins, types of ornament and finishes. This will be followed by a review of selected paintings of all genres and periods our firm has framed for public collections worldwide, examining the previous frame's shortcomings and criteria for selecting a suitable replacement. Before & after images vividly reveal the transformative impact of historically authentic presentation.
The production of handmade replicas by their highly skilled team of carvers and gilders will be shown and compared to their period models.
The tour concludes with viewing the Paul Mitchell photographic archive comprising over 50,000 photos of framed paintings and related decorative arts from museums, houses and churches in 24 countries. Its research benefits will be outlined including sources for the firm's two ground breaking books on frame history, essays in exhibition catalogues, journals, magazine articles and identification of frame patterns.
For the duration of London Art Week, free daily tours will be held at 3pm.
By appointment only. Book your place emailing admin@paulmitchell.co.uk.
London Art Week Late-Night Viewing
LAW is a unique opportunity to view and acquire the most exceptional works of art for sale on the UK market today in the varied settings of the participants' galleries and auction rooms, with international exhibitors taking part online.
Monday 1st of July offers a late night viewing in many of the participating galleries.
Free event no booking required.
Nordic Art History Roundtables (I): New Directions in Nordic Art History
What are some of the conversations that are shaping Nordic art history today? Moving beyond a historically prevalent focus on national romanticism and identity, in this first of a two-part roundtable series we will hear from art historians and curators about their ongoing research on and curatorial interests in the visual and material cultures of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. With Christopher Riopelle (National Gallery), Isabelle Gapp, (University of Aberdeen), Bart Pushaw (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) and Jennifer Ramkalawon (British Museum).
Ticketed event. Book your place via Eventbrite.
Refreshments to be served after the talk.
Drinks kindly provided by the Anglo-Swedish Society.
Nordic Art History Roundtables (II): Women and Environment in Nordic Art and Design
Expanding upon the conversations had in "New Stories in Nordic Art History", in this second roundtable we will hear more about museum acquisitions, curation, research, and pedagogy in North American and British institutions as it pertains to Nordic art history. Our speakers will introduce their work into reviving women's stories and art practices as well as ongoing conversations around environment within Nordic art and design, both as a subject and as a created space. With MaryAnne Stevens (independent art historian and curator), Isabelle Gapp (University of Aberdeen), Charlotte Ashby (Birkbeck, University of London), and Leslie Anderson (National Nordic Museum).
Ticketed event. Book your place via Eventbrite.
Refreshments to be served after the talk.
Drinks kindly provided by the Anglo-Swedish Society.
The Royal Society of British Artists Rising Stars 2024: Tour
Visit the ROSL's latest exhibition, The RBA Rising Stars 2024, and enjoy an exclusive opportunity to discover the heritage of the club building and its collection of historical portraits.
The exhibition is running until 7 July. For more information please visit https://rosl.org.uk/.
Limited places available. Book your tour by emailing rsvp@londonartweek.co.uk.
Meet the Expert: Dr. David Stone
Join Stephen Ongpin Fine Art for cocktails and a walk-through of their latest exhibition of Guercino drawings, presented by leading expert of the artist Dr. David Stone, who has studied the artist for over 40 years.
Stephen Ongpin Fine Art is based in Mayfair in London and specialises in Master drawings, watercolours and oil sketches dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries.
In this special private tour, you will be introduced to the exhibition Felicità d'Invenzione: Drawings by Guercino to coincide with London Art Week.
Five years in the making and showcasing nearly thirty works by Guercino, this exhibition includes drawings in pen, ink, charcoal, red and black chalk, highlighting the artist's versatility as a draughtsman and his skill across different mediums.
Free event but booking is essential. Reserve your place emailing rsvp@stephenongpinfineart.com.
The Role of the Royal Portrait: Presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon
The Society of Antiquaries of London celebrates its 150th anniversary of moving to Burlington House with an exciting selling exhibition (via online and live auction) during London Art Week: The Reign.
Celebrated writer and presenter, Andrew Graham-Dixon will hold a talk on the role of the royal portrait and have a conversation with The Reign artists Dan Llywelyn Hall and Adam Dant.
The exhibition by Dan and Adam features new paintings responding to the collection of the Society of Antiquaries as it celebrates 150 years at Burlington House.
Please note: A paid bar will be available. Unreserved seating.
Get your tickets here. For more information visit https://the-reign.uk/events/.
The Great War - Britain's Efforts and Ideals: Gallery Talk
Join Tom Edwards (Managing Director and Owner, Abbott and Holder Ltd), Claire Brenard (Curator, Art, IWM), Professor Sir Hew Strachan (Bishop Wardlaw Professor, St Andrews and Emeritus Fellow, All Souls, Oxford. Former Trustee, IWM) for an 'In Conversation' discussion about the remarkable new exhibition The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals in collaboration with the War Museums.
Described in the original 1917 catalogue as 'a first attempt [...] to put on record some aspects of the activities called forth by the Great War, and the Ideals by which those activities were inspired', the series was an enterprise that involved some of the best-known artists of the day and represents a unique episode in the history of British government war art commissioning.
Free event but booking is required. Book your place emailing gallery@abbottandholder.co.uk.
This summer, in partnership with The Treasure House Fair, returning for its second edition to the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27 June to 2 July, we are delighted to provide you with exclusive discounted tickets.
Register to any of the ticketed events above to receive a 30% discount on any type of ticket booked through The Treasure House Fair official website www.treasurehousefair.com.
DIGITAL & LIVE
DISCOVER THE GALLERIES PARTICIPATING IN LAW 2024
Designed by the artist and illustrator Adam Dant, this summer's drawing techniques-inspired map illustrates the LAW galleries to explore in St. James's, Chelsea and Mayfair, Fitzrovia and South Kensington.
Galleries will display the finest art from a broad range of disciplines, dating from antiquity to contemporary, and with particular strength in Old Masters and 19th century paintings. A prestigious parallel exhibition of works on paper is presented for the first time by our partner Trois Crayons.
Explore the map below to plan your routes and discover the diverse range of exhibitions running during LAW.
Follow London Art Week on social media to learn more about LAW participants and museum partners' initiatives.