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B3: A PIECE OF FREEDOM
THE ARTIST
Esra is a London-based artist of Turkish and Cypriot descent. A graduate of the University of the Arts London (UAL), Esra began her creative journey at just four years old, picking up a paintbrush for the first time. Known for her acrylic-based paintings and digital designs, her work is an exploration of personal and collective identity. While she has completed several commission projects, B3: A Piece of Freedom marks her first major exhibition. THE ART In A Piece of Freedom, Esra addresses the complexities of protest and the idea of freedom. Protesting from a place of comfort, she reflects on the privilege of speaking out on behalf of others who may not have the freedom or the safety to do so. This series of paintings imagines a protest, not in the grand scope of revolution, but within a smaller, intimate corner—where the personal is political. The works in the collection focus on the act of protesting for a freedom we often take for granted, asking: Are we truly free? Each figure in the series emerges from a monochrome backdrop, symbolizing the struggle of protest, with a burst of colour representing the cause they fight for. The words “I Am…” are embedded into each painting, representing the core belief that drives the individual in their march. The questions that are at the heart of the collection are what is your prison? And, do we fight for the freedom of others, without realizing we are still imprisoned ourselves? The final painting in the series brings together the fragmented figures in a larger snapshot, portraying the figure fights not only for others’ freedoms but also for their own unacknowledged battles. Artes Gallery Instagram @artcesgalleryuk Artist's Instagram @esrapainter |
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INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCEA solo exhibition by artist Lucy Mahon
Dates: 26th November - 1st December 2024
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Location: Espacio Gallery, Shoreditch About the Exhibition: Lucy Mahon's debut solo show, Innocence and Experience, delves into the interplay between childhood and adulthood, weaving themes of nostalgia through comforting rituals of the past and present. Drawing inspiration from children's storybook illustrations and repurposed objects imbued with history, Mahon presents a rich collection that invites reflection and connection. Her work encompasses large-scale canvases, sculptural installations, and intricate pieces on fabric and paper. The exhibition will also feature a pop-up shop, offering prints for purchase. RSVP for the Private View: Email [email protected] to attend. Discover More: Visit Lucy Mahon's website or follow her on Instagram @lucyjmahon for updates. |
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Voices of ChangeCelebrating Multiculturalism and Sustainability
The exhibition Voices of Change celebrates multiculturalism and sustainability by bringing together Portuguese and British artists in a collective journey that unites diverse communities across London. Through inspiring works of art, the exhibition fosters inclusion and harmony, showcasing the talents of artists sharing unique stories and perspectives. Location: Embassy of Brazil 14–16 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BL Date: Friday, 29th November Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Participating Artists: Albert Laszlo Haines, Ana Bruno, Ana Maria Leocadio, Brian Sanders, Deise Amazonas, Deo Oliveira, Diego Flauzino, Enzo Halgand, Fátima Soares, Gerald Francis O’Dowd, Giovana Giomo Harvey, Graciella Harger, Iuri Lima, Julio Guerra, Luciana Branco, Luis von Benkard, Marta Vieira, Rosana Miracco, Rupert Record, Shirley Hagland, Sisara Gama, Solange, Verónica Marcano, Yaneise Ramos. Presented by: Pátria Língua Portuguesa Organised by: Espacio Gallery – Beyond Espacio |
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Fresh Perspectives Exhibition
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IAS Autumn Art Exhibition 2024
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TesticulArtWHEN: Tuesday 5th November - Sunday 10th November, 12-9 pm daily (3 pm Sunday)
WHERE: Espacio Gallery, Shoreditch, 159 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG ENTRY: Free SYNOPSIS: Exhibition of bejazzled balls to raise awareness for Men's Health Month in November 2024 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.testiculART.com Headlines TesticulART is a 1-week gallery of bejazzled balls highlighting the beginning of Men’s Health Awareness Month in November. Official website: www.testiculART.com The exhibition will be hosted at the @espaciogallery, and admission will be free of charge. This photography collection has been created by @DoctorGayUK (Dr. Mark Perera). Detail This is a stunning ensemble of editorial photographs of men's testicles, each featuring a high fashion adornment of the scrotal skin in a heart motif. From sequins to sweets to gold leaf, see testicles like you have never seen them before. The collection deliberately celebrates body positivity and men of all shapes and sizes. Come along any day during the week and see this unique (ballsy) collection! |
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Exhibition: "IDENTITY: Past, Present, Future" by Solar Collective 22In an increasingly polarised world, IDENTITY: Past, Present, Future explores the concept of identity through each artist's personal journey, across generations and time. The Solar Collective 22 invites you to reflect on what identity truly means to the individual, sparking thought-provoking conversations along the way.
With a wide range of styles, disciplines, and artistic approaches, this exhibition aims to visually captivate while prompting deeper discussions around the many facets of identity. The diversity of the participating artists, each bringing their unique backgrounds and stories, enriches the overall experience. Espacio Gallery, Shoreditch 159 Bethnal Green Rd, E2 7DG Dates: 28th October – 3rd November 2024 Private View - Meet the Artists: 2nd November 2024 Come and explore what identity means to you, and immerse yourself in this fascinating journey. |
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Celebrating 20 Years of the Sybarites
SYBCON 2024 brings us together to celebrate the creativity and iconoclastic minds of two individuals: Desmond Lingard & Charles Fegen, also known as Carl Doghouse and Queen Charles. Their ‘creatures’; the Sybarites, are a global phenomenon, created by the duo utilising their talents in haute couture, high fashion, photography, styling, and a “can do” attitude. Not to mention their love of fashion dolls! These works form vast private collections around the world. We are delighted to be joined by these collectors on this great anniversary. Further Information: Instagram: @superdoll_london Facebook: superdoll_london Wikipedia: sybarite fashion doll YouTube: www.youtube.com/@suzylondon?app=desktop |
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LAYERS OF SILENCEBy Rupert Record
www.rupertrecord.studio Viewings Tuesday 15 October 2pm - 6pm Wednesday 16 October 11am - 7pm Thursday 17 October 12 - 4pm Friday 18 October 1pm - 9pm Saturday 19 October 12 - 7pm And Sunday 20 October 11 - 4pm Espacio Gallery 159 Bethnal Green Road, London. This exhibition explores silences that can hold hidden emotions and aspects of ourselves that we keep concealed from others. The artist allows himself the space during his projects to visualise his own thoughts and feelings, then reorganises them in a visual way. The paintings capture a moment or a series of moments while exploring and combining a range of painting principles, both from observation and imagination. “To be an artist, you look, you perceive, you recognise what is going through your mind. And it is not ideas. Everything you feel and everything you see, your whole life goes through your mind, you know. But you have to recognise it, go with it, and really feel it.” – Agnes Martin These paintings display an art-making process where unpredictable magic happens. The images have density, with a quickness and freshness of language, or 'visual poetry.' “Using all the contemplative techniques I have learnt, I relax to make paintings with brushstrokes that are uninhibited and painted with natural ease. Meditation enables a freer way of painting, and the imagery produced captures some of the experience of meditation.” – Rupert Record Rupert Record's paintings are layered with organic shapes within abstracted figures and interiors, allowing the viewer to enter a world of sensuality and fantasy. He paints from narratives and metaphors drawn from his own memories and dreams, commenting on masculinity. In his recent work, he compares the late 20th-century LGBTQ+ community in London to a more open one in Ancient Greece during the 5th and 6th centuries BC, focusing on the same-sex love affair between Achilles and Patroclus. “The complexity of what I wish to paint, including layered social histories, concrete realities of particular locations, and intense personal experiences, requires a lightness of touch and, at times, a surrender of control, to allow both known and unknown concerns to surface and animate the imagery.” Since graduating from the Royal Academy, Rupert Record has exhibited extensively throughout the UK and the US. His work is held in many private, public, and corporate collections across Europe, the US, and Australia. |
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The Hard Sell Pop-Up ExhibitionMonday 7th October – Sunday 13th October 2024
Espacio Gallery, Shoreditch Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am – 7pm | Sunday 11am – 4pm Private View: Thursday 10th October, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: 159 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG We are excited to announce a bold new pop-up at Espacio Gallery. The Hard Sell showcases the work of over 40 independent, female-identifying designers, jewellers, and artists. Expect an eclectic mix of cutting-edge fashion, unique jewellery, and striking artwork, all created by talented women who are reshaping the creative landscape. This pop-up event celebrates individuality and creativity, providing a platform for new voices to be heard in the worlds of fashion and design. It's an exciting opportunity to discover fresh, original work in the heart of Shoreditch. Join us for the Private View on Thursday 10th October from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, where you can meet the designers and artists, enjoy drinks, and experience this one-of-a-kind showcase. Don't miss the chance to see these unique pieces and be part of something special. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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THE DOLLS HOUSEArtists
Nicole Frobusch, Sam Miller, Sonya Hurtado 23–29 September 2024 Espacio Gallery 159 Bethnal Green Road London E2 7DG Private View: Thursday, 26 September 6pm–9pm The exhibition feature the work of 3 women of a certain age, reflecting on the nature of Womanhood and the essence of the Female.
When Nora slammed the door in the final moments of Ibsen’s proto-feminist play, ‘A Dollshouse’, she provoked a challenge as to the rightful environment and role becoming Woman. Dolls have always served as objects into which projections are cast. Facsimiles and analogues of the Female, they hold both idealised and vilified aspects therein. Whether we find them comforting or disturbing, when gazing at a doll we are confronted with our own disquieting opinions. The representations in this show attempt to extend beyond prescribed superficial represantion. Even if at first sight conforming to them. Varioisly the Female is both a distilled essence in abstract form, the acceptably portrayed expression of aculturated portraiture or the universal ‘stand-in’ for Woman, the doll itself. ArtistsSonya HurtadoSonya Hurtado’s images are concieved of her own experiences. Using illustration and digital photography blended with Old Master sensibilities, pop culture and her own daily activities. Her work hints at other stories that lie beyond a seductively uncomplicated facade. The colour and vivacity of her presentation suggesting perhaps a darker hinterland, if one were to attach their glossy surface.
Nicole FrobuschNicole Frobusch’s delicately rendered numinous gouache abstract paintings mystically evoke and explore the Divine Feminine through Sacred Geometry and Natural Form. Alchemical, ritual process, is key to her work. Utilising ancient techniques and knowledge of pigments to harness the power of Earth’s rich palette.
Her small ceramic pieces possess archetypal anima qualities, at once Ancient and Modern. A potent conduit for the raw Feminine. 
Sam MillerDolls serve as objects onto which projections are cast. They hold both the idealised and vilified contents of the viewers’ unconscious. Some find the doll comforting, others disturbing. They serve as facsimiles of prescribed and acceptable female characteristics or distorted ciphers for that we reject.
As ever, therefore the object confronts us with our own subjective opinions. Which all too often are consciously unpalatable. When we gaze at a doll, we observe ourselves looking back. So whether we find the analogue of ‘the doll’ depending on its age, beauty, attire and demeanour charming or disquieting. It is ours to consider and ultimately own. When Nora slammed the door in the final moments of Ibsen’s proto-feminist play, ‘A Dollshouse’, she invited and provoked a challenge as to the rightful environment for a woman. Since then the Dollshouse has become recognisable as both sanctuary and prison, depending on the conditions pertinent to the individual woman. Ultimately it is for her to choose where she belongs, unfettered by societal expectations or agreed Self-identification, myriad in complexities and permutations. Thus Sam Miller’s work shows dolls both ‘free-range’ and contained within Shadow-boxes. Which speaks to these particular choices, dependent on environment, culture, context and the conditions that define, shape and guide us. The accoutrements of domesticity, motherhood and self-determination are familiar themes here. The impermanent unfolding of the female life is examined both under glass and beyond it. Including the process of aging with all its attendent aspects of darkness and introspection. From childhood innocence to the wisdom of becoming old and beyond. ‘She who defines herself cannot know who she truly is’. 
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BOARDS & BOREDOM EXHIBITION
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METAMORPHOSIS | ART EXHIBITION
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LOOKING OUT / LOOKING IN
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ARTISTICA ANNUAL EXHIBITION
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TRIPLE VISION: Immersive art experience
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Exhibition: ASCERTAIN by LumiNoir ART Espacio Gallery,
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Technicolor Dreams
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Convergence - An Art Exhibition
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Iuri Lima & Graciella Harger
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Jeremy Charles Photography
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Stressed Mind by Gordana Johnson
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RPS LONDON REGION MEMBERS’ PRINT EXHIBITION 2024
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Over The Hills & Back For More
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Artwork by Huiyan Zhang
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Impromptu
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A Vision of Asia
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Perceive
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AND THEREIN LIE THE GUTS...
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Atlas
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Construction: Disclosure
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Painting Now
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4RTSAKE
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Dijana Bekvalac
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Join us for a jolly Christmas Gathering on Friday 22 December 6-10pm.
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Another Side of Light
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Songs of Love, Death, Desire
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Fluid
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TesticulART
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Vicinity: 785,500 m2
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YouTube - Exhibition Trailer
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EDEN
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The Last Remaining
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Porous Light
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Artists of the Year 2023
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Worn
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RPS London Region
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The Light In The Darkness
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The Evolution of Self
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What is the Contemporary?
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Shadowplay
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Cia Arte Cultura & Atelier Tsuru Presents
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Father and Sons
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Image by Albert Laszlo Haines
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ARTISTICA EXHIBITION
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Creative Summer Art Exhibition
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Sub-Solent
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There's Nothing to See Here
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The 8th International Tour Show 2023
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Allegra Sleep
Baek, Seungmi Beanie Kaman Carole Jury Choi, Moonsook Corrina Sephora Daaie Park Enrico Embroli Francoise Lama Solet Jeffrey Luque Jeon, Hyungwon Jung, Moonkyung Joo, Woonhang Juanita J Lavadie Kathy de Cano Kristine Kim |
Lee, Taesung
Lee, Yura Linda Jo Russel Lore Eckelberry Marianne J Jansen Marie Chloe Duval Michael Freitas Wood Moonhee Kim Peggy Sivert Ralph Greene Roberta Marquez Song, Milinae Summer Lowe Theresa Lee Wonsil Kim Youngsook Park |
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Her Path
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Degree Show
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Kaleidoscope
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Platform 23
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EMERGING matters
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BETWEEN THE EDGES
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Vitor Lopes Photography
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Creative Minds
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Alison Lam
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eh·vree·bo·dee
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Solar Collective
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John Foster, Sugartown Blues
Joanne Segars, The Look Back
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The Royal Photographic Society
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Artcom Expo International Association of Artists and Partners
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The Hovered Keyframe
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Vive la Différence!
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ON THE EDGE
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ON THE EDGE
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Anamnesis Unbroken (Au)
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COMING HOME: IN SEARCH OF OUR SECOND BODY
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@jeromebnl
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Ataraxia, London
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Jorat (Courage) London
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Future Memories
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Attention: Vitality
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Daily Encounters
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Star Rats
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The Solar Collective
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