If you have never visited Handel Hendrix House, now is the time to schedule a visit. Handel’s Mayfair home has been fully restored and upcoming exhibitions will shed new light on the great composer and his musical next-door neighbour, Jimi Hendrix.
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If you have never visited Handel Hendrix House, now is the time to schedule a visit. Handel’s Mayfair home has been fully restored and upcoming exhibitions will shed new light on the great composer and his musical next-door neighbour, Jimi Hendrix.
Lalique, the iconic French crystal house, have officially opened their first art gallery, in Mayfair’s Burlington Arcade. This is the fourth Lalique retail space, joining its other boutiques in Burlington Arcade, Conduit Street and Harrods.
The Royal Drawing School has commissioned alumni artists of its flagship postgraduate-level programme, The Drawing Year, to create works that are personal reflections on the Coronation, to be exhibited at Christie’s, King Street. This exhibition will be on show until 25th May 2023.
Maddox Gallery is delighted to host Self on the Shelf, a uniquely introspective exhibition of paintings by the South Korean artist Sooyoung Chung, which launched at Maddox Street on 16th March.
JD Malat Gallery is delighted to announce the opening of In The Beginning And So It Goes..., a solo show by Lagos-based artist Ayanfe Olarinde (b. 1996). On display from 13 April to 6 May 2023, this exhibition offers a visual narrative of mythological traditions of Yoruba, one of the most prominent and widely recognised cultures in Nigeria and West Africa.
JD Malat Gallery is pleased to present Temporary Sitters, a debut solo exhibition by a 24-year-old British artist Emily Gillbanks. On view from until 8th April 2023, the show features a series of paintings that perpetuate the momentary snapshots of people travelling throughout the London Underground.
To celebrate and mark the Coronation of King Charles III, Claridge’s - the legendary Mayfair hotel - often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023.
Christie’s, the world-renowned British auction house, will be auctioning off a selection of pieces from heritage private members club George via their online charity sale.
Maddox Gallery recently opened Reimagining Colour at Maddox Gallery Mayfair in partnership with Harlequin, a proud member of the Sanderson Design Group. This spectacular group exhibition will run until 12th March 2023.
Christie’s recently announced the appointment of Emmanuel Danan as new Global Managing Director of Christie’s Luxury. Emmnuel joins Christie’s following the business’ nearly billion-dollar year in global sales of Jewels, Watches, Wine and Handbags in 2022.
The Arts Club London have announced two solo exhibitions from Sarah Buckner and Wassef Boutros-Ghali; curated by Amelie von Wedel and Pernilla Holmes of Wedel Art and with special thanks to Leonie Mir and Lesley and Teymour Boutros-Ghali.
Immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture at Chelsea Theatre on Sunday 26th February. Experience traditional music, art, dance, cuisine and crafts such as embroidery workshops and live folk-art demonstrations, and a unique VR experience, all inspired by Ukrainian arts!
On Thursday 26th January, Saatchi Yates unveiled its brand new 10,000 sqft gallery space in St James with a solo exhibition by Lebanese artist Omar El Lahib.
From 12th - 20th January, Christie’s will present Christie’s NEXT x Good Eye Projects, a non-selling exhibition of artworks by six carefully chosen artists, open to the public at Christie’s London.
The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair will return to Mayfair from 12th - 15th January 2023 at The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event will feature thirty five distinguished specialist exhibitors, primarily from The British Antique Dealers' Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers.
This month, between her Paris trip and preparing for multiple London shows, I caught up with the effervescent Lydia Smith, the down-to-earth sculptor combining digital art with calming, beautiful sculptures.
In December, Christie’s Lates will be celebrating the art of craftsmanship with art from the Classic Week sales, talks by artisans, panel discussions, interactive workshops and more. Visit on Friday 2nd December from 6pm to 9pm. Entry is free and open to all.
In celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday (27th November), Mayfair’s Handel & Hendrix are hosting an evening of electrifying live music on Wednesday 30th November, from 7-10pm. This exciting musical event will take place at St Pancras Old Church on Pancras Road, London NW1 1UL.
Christie’s is currently showcasing Macabre, an unsettling selling exhibition co-curated by the British artist Benjamin Spiers. The exhibition, presented at Christie’s headquarters in London until 9th December 2022, explores the artistic treatment of the macabre through the ages, showcasing 60 works spanning 500 years.
The Arts Club X ES Frieze Party took place on Wednesday 12th October, from 9pm until the early hours this week. Guests included familiar faces such as TV personality Sophie Hermann, fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, television presenter June Sarpong OBE, influencer Nina Suess, socialite Jasper Greig and model and musician Tara Ferry.
