Guildhall Library Anatomy of London

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The Library of London History

1 JULY – 5 AUGUST

EXHIBITION

GUILDHALL

ANATOMY OF LONDON SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY LONDON BY TONY PHILLIPS

GUILDHALL

LIBRARY

The Library of London History

ANATOMY OF LONDON: SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY LONDON BY TONY PHILLIPS

1 July-5 August For 15 years artist Tony Phillips has been creating work which investigates the nature of contemporary London, referencing its complexity, diversity and multilayered history. The project began in 1999 with a joint commission from the Museum of London and Guildhall Library for 24 etchings detailing the history of the city. This exhibition displays the results of this project: pen-and-wash drawings and etchings, which follow in the graphic tradition of social commentary developed by Hogarth and Dorè.

Tony Phillips has work in many

public collections and his etchings have recently been included in exhibitions at Victoria and Albert Museum and Tate Britain.

LATE VIEW AND LAUNCH

Tuesday 5 July, 6-8pm Join Tony Phillips at an exclusive late view of the exhibition, where he will provide an introduction to the project, including how his images convey the nature of London today.

6pm Exhibition View; 6.30pm A short introduction to the project; 7pm Wine reception. £5 plus booking fee, booking essential.

Guildhall Library Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH 020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870 guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhalllibrary

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All images © Tony Phillips

Prints of the exhibition artwork will be on sale at Guildhall Library.