Archive for June 2012
Nowhere Island
29 June 2012
In 2004, artist and John Jones client Alex Hartley discovered an island which has since become a work of land art travelling south as a new nation. Please click on the image for more information.
Lucy Read - Central Saint Martin’s Degree Show
28 June 2012
Lucy Read has just graduated from Central Saint Martin’s, and exhibited a large-scale charcoal drawing in the University’s end of year show ‘There is no plan’. John Jones were delighted to frame this artwork to a museum quality. Please click on the image for more information.
Ben Ashton - BP Portrait Award
28 June 2012
John Jones framing client Ben Ashton is currently exhibiting the dramatic piece ‘Lindsay Lohan’ in the 2012 BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery. Please click on the image for more information.
Jo Fraser - BP Portrait Award
27 June 2012
John Jones artist surfaces client Jo Fraser is exhibiting in the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery for the second year running. Please click on the image for more information.
Park Theatre - Education Floor
27 June 2012
Just around the corner from our studios, the brand new Park Theatre is currently under construction, a venue that will allow the local community to discover their creative talents! Make a donation to the theatre's Education Floor today. Please click on the image for more information.
John Jones Quasar Frame™ available at John Lewis
26 June 2012
John Jones are delighted to have worked with Nicola Green to design a glowing 'Quasar Frame' for a series of Olympic inspired limited edition prints, now available to purchase from John Lewis! Please click on the image for more information.
Patio Project #9 - Beached by Andy Wicks
26 June 2012
The latest outdoor installation to go on display in the ‘Patio Projects’ outside Wilson Williams gallery is 'Beached' by John Jones client Andy Wicks. Please click on the image for more information.
New exhibition space opens at Haugar Art Museum, Norway
25 June 2012
John Jones were delighted to recently frame a diverse collection of work for the new exhibition space at the Haugar Art Museum in Norway. Please click on the image for more information.
Humans Invent - John Jones Feature
22 June 2012
Innovation, craftsmanship and design website Humans Invent has recently featured an article on John Jones! Please click on the image to read the article.
Nathalie Guinamard - Chelsea College of Art and Design
21 June 2012
Artist Nathalie Guinamard explores the relationship between exterior and interior spaces by disrupting scale and architecture, and will soon be exhibiting in the Chelsea College of art and design PGDip degree show. Please click on the image for more information.
Green Cardamom Gallery - Mohammad Ali Talpur
20 June 2012
Green Cardamom is a visual arts organisation promoting the artwork of the Middle East and India. Their next exhibition will showcase a new body of calligraphy work by Mohammad Ali Talpur. Please click on the image for more information.
Poppy Sebire Gallery - Pencil and Paper
19 June 2012
The next exhibition scheduled to take place at Poppy Sebire gallery will explore the power, subtlety and humour of the pencil and paper, the most basic of artistic tools. Please click on the image for more information.
How to frame a Francis Bacon artwork
18 June 2012
World renowned artist Francis Bacon used to arrive at John Jones carrying his artwork wrapped in a bin bag! We have been delighted to frame many of the artist's works since the 1960's, and this is an example of how we framed a striking Bacon print in a dramatic hand gilded frame design. Please click on the image for more information.
Deptford X
18 June 2012
Indra Khanna and John Jones client Hew Locke are curating the 2012 Deptford X Contemporary Art Festival, which will feature Hew's largest outdoor installation work to date. Please click on the image for more information.
Willie Christie & Hughie Turner create BT Art Box
15 June 2012
Photographer and John Jones client Willie Christie and Hughie Turner have been selected to produce a BT Art Box for a new public art exhibition that will take place across London throughout summer 2012. Please click on the image for more information
Scott Mead - Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
15 June 2012
John Jones are delighted that the photograph ‘Choices’ by our valued framing client Scott Mead has been selected for display in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Please click on the image for more information.
Simon Oldfield Gallery - Courtship of the Peoples
14 June 2012
Simon Oldfield Gallery is set to present ‘Courtship of the Peoples’, a large group exhibition showcasing diverse artworks on paper. Please click on the image for more information.
Who buys art and why?
14 June 2012
Barclays Wealth has recently released a report on worldwide ‘treasure investment trends’, indicating that fine art is the second most popular treasure to own amongst high net worth individuals. However, the reasons why fine art is collected by this group have surprised industry analysts. Please click on the image for more information.
Albert Irvin RA - Into the Studio with John Jones and Love Art London
14 June 2012
Albert Irvin RA is one of the most established and respected ‘colourists’ at work in Britain today, and has been an elected Royal Academician since 1998. This 'in conversation' event is an opportunity to meet the artist and discuss his work face to face in an intimate environment. Please click on the image for more information.
Penny Crofts - Olympic Portraits at Heathrow Airport
13 June 2012
In celebration of London 2012, the Expo Fine Art Gallery at Heathrow Terminal 5 is hosting an Olympic themed exhibition of work by fine artist and John Jones client Penny Crofts. Please click on the image for more information
Art Tactic
13 June 2012
ArtTactic is an art market analysis firm offering research and commentary on the ever-changing global art world. The firm have recently launched a brand new website and users have the chance to sign up for a 14 day free trial. Please click on the image for more information.
Rona Binay - Winner of John Jones 2D Art Competition
11 June 2012
John Jones are delighted to announce Turkish artist Rona Binay as the winner of our 2012 2D Art Competition! Please click on the image for more information
Anish Kapoor Art Auction with The Helen Bamber Foundation
11 June 2012
The Helen Bamber Foundation is partnering with world renowned artist Anish Kapoor to auction a diverse collection of contemporary art at the Sotheby’s Contemporary Sale on Wednesday 27th June. Please click on the image for more information.
Creative Islington June Newsletter
11 June 2012
Creative Islington is a local organisation allowing creative people and industries in the Islington area to network and share their news and events. Please click on the image for more information.
Helen Kincaid exhibition reviewed by Paul Hobson
11 June 2012
We are delighted that the current exhibition of paintings in the John Jones not-for-profit gallery space has been reviewed by the Director of the Contemporary Art Society! Paul Hobson recommended ‘Figurines and Asteroids’ as his ‘favourite exhibition of the week’. Please click on the image for more information.
June Angle
06 June 2012
Read all about it in the latest John Jones newsletter! Featuring a 007 exhibition at Barbican, the winner of the John Jones 2D Art Competition, dress designs inspired by the artist John Kingerlee and much more. Please click on the image to read the newsletter
Firecracker Photographic Grant
06 June 2012
The annual Firecracker Photographic Grant offers one female photographer the opportunity to receive £1,000 of funding, intended to aid the completion of a documentary photographic project. Please click on the image for more information
S(Edition) launches new artwork by Isaac Julien
01 June 2012
Digital art collecting service S(Edition) has just launched new exclusive artwork by Isaac Julien! Please click on the image for more information.
Nicely Made in Britain
01 June 2012
The craftsmanship behind John Jones framing has been featured on the brand new website www.nicelymadeinbritain.com. Please click on the image to read the article.
Florence Trust Residencies
01 June 2012
The Florence Trust is now open for submissions to their 2012-2013 artist and curatorial residency programmes. Please click on the image for more information.
Edwardes Square 200th anniversary
01 June 2012
To mark the 200th anniversary of Edwardes square, London, John Jones client Professor Eileen Hogan is donating a painting and a series of prints for auction. Please click on the image for more information
Helen Kincaid - Private View
01 June 2012
Thank you to everyone who attended our private view of ‘Figurines and Asteroids’ by Helen Kincaid. The exhibition continues until Friday 27th July. Please click on the image for more information.
