15 May 2012
Ori Gersht - Into the studio with John Jones and Love Art London
John Jones have been working with creative membership Love Art London to open up the private art studios of some of the capital’s most inspiring contemporary artists. These intimate events are an opportunity to meet the artist face to face and hear amusing anecdotes from behind the scenes! On our next visit we meet Israeli born artist Ori Gersht. Having recently exhibited his work at the Imperial War Museum, Ori Gersht has gained international acclaim for his photography and film work. The artist investigates large-scale and demanding topics such as life, death, beauty and violence through delicate images which balance light and shade to striking effect.
Guests will be provided with the exact address upon confirmation of attendance. To reserve your place at this intimate event, please email marketing@johnjones.co.uk
Clapham Common
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05 May 2012
Damien Hirst - Painting by Numbers
The John Jones team were pleased to work with Eyestorm UK to design an innovative framing solution for a three-dimensional piece by Damien Hirst. The artist’s current retrospective exhibition at TATE Modern has sparked new debate around his themes and creative approach, and we are delighted to have framed worked by this ground-breaking and controversial figure in contemporary art. The finished design will go on display at the inaugural Grand Art Fair of Grand Designs, and the making of the frame will also be featured in the upcoming first edition of Eyestorm Magazine.
Excel London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London
E16 1XL
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30 April 2012
Into the Studio with John Jones and Love Art London – Rob & Nick Carter
John Jones are working with creative membership Love Art London to organise intimate studio visits with some of the capital’s most inspiring artists. The April event will take place with artistic duo and married couple Rob and Nick Carter. The pair met in 1997 whilst Nick was working as the Art Curator for The Groucho Club. Their work is an ongoing exploration of light, colour and form using a diverse array of media and materials. Collectors of the couple’s work include Elton John, Jude Law and Kevin Spacey, and this studio visit will be a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about their work, inspirations and life living and working together.
To reserve your place at this event, please email marketing@johnjones.co.uk
Nearest tube station is Turnham Green (Full address details will be emailed to confirmed attendees)
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27 April 2012
HeartArt Weekend Art Show & Auction
John Jones are delighted to have supported HeartArt, a new volunteering activity launching a summer Art Pr and charity event. This event aims to promote a selection of London based undergraduate and postgraduate artists, whilst raising awareness and funds for Heart Radio’s charity Have A Heart.
The Spring Summer weekend artshow will take place 27th – 29th April, 2012 at the Sanctum Soho Hotel, and will be hosted by voluntary art promotions agency Party & Paper. Party & Paper annually promote UK children’s charities by gathering a selection of highly skilled London illustrators, photographers, graphics and fashion designers, sculpture, textile, and craft makers, all under the age of thirty to have new works displayed, discovered and sold at networking ‘art afternoons’. Party &
Paper founder Monelle Bryce states “It’s exciting to connect creative people together and organize seasonal artshows for charity - the events provide free publicity for artists who are unable to afford traditional costly PR, young artists especially appreciate opportunities to introduce and sell worthy works to trade and the art-loving public.”
Sanctum Soho Hotel,
20 Warwick Street,
London
W1B 5NF
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20 April 2012
Islington Arts Factory - Mixed-Other
The Islington Arts Factory is a registered charity hosting exhibitions and performances of student work, and offering tuition to encourage the growth and development of members.
Their next exhibition entitled ‘Mixed-Other’ has been inspired by ethnic monitoring tick box forms that members of the public are regularly required to fill out. The number of individuals selecting the ‘Mixed-Other’ option in such forms continues to grow in the UK, and this exhibition at Metamorphosis Gallery, Islington Arts Factory presents the work of 10 artists of mixed heritage and mixed ethnicities. The work explores how the multi-cultural identities of these artists shape their perception of the world in our globalized society.
Islington Arts Factory
2 Parkhurst Road
Holloway,
London,
N7 0SF
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18 April 2012
The Fine Art Society Contemporary - Resistance
Image Courtesy of Rob and Nick Carter
The next exhibition scheduled to take place at The Fine Art Society Contemporary showcases the work of several John Jones framing and artist surfaces clients. This survey collection is a critical consideration of photographic work, produced to circumnavigate the traditional techniques and aims of the camera. The eight international artists featured in this exhibition all resist the normal conventions and boundaries of the photographic medium, exploring alternative processes, subverting the purpose of the camera and creating ‘camera-less photograms’. The resulting work is aesthetically powerful and inventive.
148 New Bond Street
London
W1S 2JT
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17 April 2012
John Jones talk and tour of workshop and design studio
John Jones is delighted to act as a BIID CPD Provider. The British Institute of Design is a professional organisation for interior designers in the UK, representing both the commercial and residential sectors, from heritage to cutting edge. As a CPD Provider, our lectures and tours of the John Jones 38,000 sq ft workshop and design studio will be listed on the BIID website throughout the year. These tours provide attendees with the opportunity to discover the meticulous nature of the framing process from start to finish, and demonstrate how our photography, conservation, installation and artist surfaces departments all collaborate to provide a complete centre of excellence for all art services. These tours will incorporate advice on integrating framing into your interior design schemes, top tips for installing artwork to ensure it is protected long-term, and the endless design options available in the framing industry. We look forward to welcoming diverse audiences with a keen interest in design throughout 2012. If you would like to book a place on one of these tours, either for yourself or for a group of your colleagues, please email marketing@johnjones.co.uk
John Jones
4 Morris Place
London
N4 3JG
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12 April 2012
Islington Exhibits Artist Awards - Call for entries
Produced by registered charity Rowan Arts, Islington Exhibits is an annual initiative which aims to unlock the hidden creative venues of Islington, giving artists and crafts persons a space to display their work. As part of the initiative, the Artist Awards are a unique opportunity for four artists at any stage of their careers to stage a solo show in an unusual or hidden venue. Each award comprises of a £500 budget to cover exhibition costs, mentoring from Fiona Parry and promotional support from Rowan Arts and other Islington Exhibits partners. Islington Exhibits takes places 19th – 29th July 2012, and the deadline for submissions is the 8th May, 2012. For full details on how to apply, please visit the Islington Exhibits website.
Judging Panel
Daniel Baker - Education Director, Cubitt
Fiona Parry - Curator, Cubitt
Jeremy Deller - Artist
Ruth Robinson - Director, Rowan Arts
Islington
London
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12 April 2012
LeandaKateLouise
The third project by artist led inititative LeandaKateLouise invites 12 artists to create works directly onto the walls of a gallery during a two week installation period, before the exhibition opens for public view. This process of creation will be as important as the end result itself, as the artists will be making their work alongside the other participants of the show, away from the normal privacy of their studios. The close proximity of the creative process of these artists opens up the possibility of interaction and collaboration between work, prompting exciting and unexpected results. The exhibiting artists are all at varying stages of their careers, from internationally acclaimed practitioners to recent Slade graduates, creating an exciting combination of talent. The curators believe that an exhibition is one point on a continuing line of enquiry, and this collection will reflect that notion. John Jones are delighted that previous exhibitor in our Project Space Sarah Kate Wilson is one of the featured artists in this show.
Sponsors - LondonNewcastle Project Space and Vedett Extra Blond imported premium lager.
Londonewcastle Project Space
28 Redchurch Street
Shoreditch
London
E2 7DP
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05 April 2012
Robin Friend - Zero 10 Gallery
Long-time John Jones client Robin Friend is exhibiting a new exhibition at Zero 10 gallery. The artist’s work engages with nature in a manner which allows for diverse interpretation and viewer interaction. Working predominantly with the medium of photography, Robin’s work explores the increasingly chaotic relationship we have towards the natural world, examining the beauty of both nature and decay. The artist states ‘nature is a destructive force, yet so are humans’, and this complex connection is investigated through the his captivating images.
John Jones are delighted to have framed key pieces by the artist throughout his career, and a piece of Robin’s work is currently on display in our studios as part of the John Jones permanent art collection. This exhibition will be on display until 18th May, 2012, and we are delighted for the artist’s success.
Zero 10 Gallery
The assembly rooms
8 Silver Place,
London,
W1F 0JU
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30 March 2012
Mad March Hares - Vegas Gallery
The latest exhibition at Vegas gallery entitled ‘Mad March Hares’ pays homage to the spirit of springtime. The show displays a collection of work by bright young artists for whom playfulness is integral to their practice, and includes screen-printed wallpaper, reworked objects, plotted charts and paintings. This collection sees the morphing of materials and the transformation of the everyday, questioning if things are really as they seem. This exhibition presents a funny, unsettling and at times absurd outlook, providing an enjoyable and thought-provoking journey through the absurdities of contemporary life.
Vegas Gallery
274 Poyser Street
E2 9RF
London
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28 March 2012
Charming Baker at Jealous Gallery - Into the studio with John Jones and Love Art London
Popular contemporary artist and John Jones framing client Charming Baker is hosting a unique in conversation event at Jealous Gallery and Print Studio, allowing participants an exclusive peek into his creative world. The artist’s real name is actually Alan, but as a ‘fresh faced sweet talker’ he was given the name Charming by close friends. His unusual technique of shooting his canvases with a gun has lead to his popularity amongst the world’s top collectors, including Damien Hirst. Jealous Gallery and print studio have worked closely with Charming to print all of his editions to date, and this unique event will take place in Jealous’ new studio space in Shoreditch. Jealous Director Dario Illari and Charming himself will be hosting the evening, discussing how the works are executed and the interesting dialogue between artist and printer. The evening also presents an opportunity to discover what drives and influences this exciting artist, and a selection of his work will also be on display for viewing. To reserve your place, please email marketing@johnjones.co.uk
Jealous Print Studio,
3rd Floor,
2a Luke Street,
London
EC2A 4NT
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