KCAW GUIDE 2024

ART GUIDE 20 JUNE TO 30 JUNE 2024 KCAW.CO.UK

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WELCOME Welcome to the 7th edition of Art Week!

We are delighted to celebrate our return with an extraordinary programme of events, hosted by artists and unique venues in our vibrant corner of London. Our nominated ambassadors have crafted special trails for each zone, reflecting key themes and local flavours that promise unexpected discoveries: feast your eyes on the Portobello Food and Art Trail or delve into the rich history of Frestonia, once an independent republic, now transformed into a bustling arts quarter, where you can spot the likes of Anthony Gormley and Jeff Koons exhibited.

This year’s theme is CHANGING LANDSCAPES and marks our biggest art trail to date! With over 20 sculptures and collaboration with additional partners such as Serpentine and artists Gillie and Marc who have introduced a child-friendly trail called KIDS GO WILD dispersed across Knightsbridge and the King’s Road. Find them all!

The KCAW Poetry Corner, expertly guided by Kamitan Arts CIC, along with the KCAW x Chelsea Windows curated by Jack Trodd, continue to champion emerging creative talent. Look out for their work displayed in windows throughout the area, and follow self-guided trails using the Go Jauntly or Bloomberg Connects apps. For a more active experience, join a borough-wide, self-guided cycle tour of the art trail.

Hop on the Art Bus with Piers Thomson of Portobello Radio - your guide on this free, five-hour ride along the Art Trail, supported by The Muse Gallery. Mark your calendars for 30 June, starting in Portobello and finishing at the Serpentine Pavilion.

We are proud that Youth Action Alliance is our Charity Partner this year and will host a special event at Westway Sports Centre on 22 June.

Check out the Open Artist Studios at Empress Place during the first weekend of Art Week, and on Friday 21 June explore the Art Market in Chelsea. Thanks to our partnership with Morley College, students have designed our volunteer T-shirts. We are also grateful for the support from the Kensington & Chelsea Council and the team there!

KCAW’s journey began with a public consultation and the dedication of a group of volunteering arts industry professionals. Since 2018, our Advisory Board has contributed their knowledge, effort, and care for the local community, ensuring that KCAW thrives year after year. Remember, our festival is not-for-profit, and we owe our success to the unwavering support of our Ambassadors, the Public Art Trail Committee, our dedicated KCAW team, Advisory Board members, and all participating artists and creators, venues, retailers and sponsors.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Vestalia Chilton, Director.

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KCAW 24 HEADLINE PROJECTS Every year, KCAW conceives and delivers an extraordinary array of Headline Projects. For the 2024 edition, we collaborate with selfnominated ambassadors for each zone, resulting in an extended range of tours and sneak peeks behind the scenes. Explore the South Kensington Blue Plaques tour, Chelsea Windows along with special gallery openings on the King’s Road, enjoy the freshly designed High Street Kensington culture tours, the Portobello Food and Art Tour, and the Frestonian heritage discovery tour.

Brimming with exclusive events and exhibitions, KCAW brings ten days of public art festivities across nine designated zones. Follow the Public Art Trail from Sloane Square to Earl’s Court, from Holland Park to Ladbroke Grove. Immerse yourself in exclusive content using our interactive Culture Map (map.kcaw.co.uk), and enjoy curated self-guided walks via our partner apps, Go Jauntly and Bloomberg Connects.

Visit kcaw.co.uk to explore our projects, view the full KCAW programme, and secure your spot for popular talks and events.

CURATORIAL THEME: CHANGING LANDSCAPES Every year, our Advisory Board selects a theme for the festival that reflects the current climate. For the 7th edition, they’ve chosen the vibrant colour purple as our themed hue, emphasising that the programming is curated and created by our creative community.

Stepping away from our usual four colours, we have introduced a new shade of purple to our branding!

Our programming aligns with our overarching theme: Changing Landscapes, where our participants were encouraged to consider geographical and digital landscapes, natural habitats, and the human response to the world - leveraging the power of AI.

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PUBLIC ART TRAIL Each year, KCAW invites a select group of people to review and select the Open Call artworks. For the 2024 edition, the nominated Art Committee is: Adam Rutherford, Director, Art Brand Communications, clients including Fondation Beyeler, Art Basel Cities, V&A Africa Ade Sanusi, Founder of Art Meets Culture Ana Elizabeth Gonzalez, Director of Panama Canal Museum Alexandra Larner, Director of Real Estate, Olayan Group Dima Zogheib, Leader at Arup’s Cities, Planning and Design Kira Charatan, Creative Design & Heritage Marketing Manager, Cadogan Kristin Olafsdottir, Co-Chair of Film Committee at Serpentine Galleries, Founding Patron of the British Fashion Council Foundation and Founder of Klikk Productions Omar Bdour, Writer + CEO London Arabia, Arab Women’s Awards Summit Pallas Citroen, Artist & MD Of The Bomb Factory Foundation Cllr Preety Hudd, The Mayor of Kensington & Chelsea Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, Sculptor + KCAW Alumna We’ve added a Children’s Trail, learn more at map.kcaw.co.uk

The KCAW24 Public Art Trail Artists: + Amy Jackson ‘Living London’ on Sloane Square + Portobello Wall, various artists, Oxford Gardens to Golborne Road + Charlotte Colbert ‘Tutti Frutti’ on Pavilion Road + Gillie and Marc ‘Kids Go Wild’ across Knightsbridge + King’s Road + Gus Farnes ‘Stele’ on Exhibition Road in South Kensington + Matthias Neumann ‘Xabana’ on the Plaza at The Design Museum + Yoni Alter ‘Love Continuum’ on Duke of York’s Square + Annie Trevorah ‘Ananas’ at Napoleon Garden, Holland Park + Egor Zigura ‘Thinking’ on Sloane Street + Gerhard Richter ‘Strip Tower’ at the Serpentine + Grow To Know ‘World’s Smallest Garden’ in South Kensington + Julian Wild ‘Salvia Corrupted’ on Jubilee Square at Kensington Town Hall + Simone Brewster ‘The Spirit of Place’ on Hooper’s Court in Knightsbridg + WE RESTART ‘Saving Butterflies’ Chelsea Thatre Piazza (until 30 June)

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KCAW X CHELSEA WINDOWS For the 5th year, KCAW is collaborating with Sloane Stanley to create an exhibition curated by Jack Trodd that spans selected shop front windows along the iconic King’s Road. Participating stores, restaurants and cafes will display ground-breaking artworks by London’s most exciting emerging artists throughout Art Week and beyond.

For this year’s edition, the CHANGING LANDSCAPES theme is reflected in these ’ones-to-watch’ artists’ unique styles, changing perceptions on what’s possible, utilising classical art movements and methods in totally new ways, whilst spotlighting the positively changing commercial landscape that is seeing more businesses championing young artists. As seen in this project, retail spaces become pop-up contemporary art galleries, artists have the chance to reach new audiences and show their work in unique locations, whilst the public is invited to discover up-and- coming artists and enjoy the High Street enriched with creativity.

POETRY CORNER OFFICIAL PARTNER KAMITAN ARTS CIC Kamitan Arts (KA) explores cultural identity and the heritage of our diverse community, highlighting injustices and empowering women.

The organisation does this by promoting community cohesion and understanding of humanitarian issues through the performing arts.

KA runs workshops and productions in rap-poetry, dance, drama, music, art and film. During KCAW, join us for a range of Poetry Circles and pop-up performances hosted by KA’s Artistic Director, bi-lingual international rap-poetess, choreographer, creative healing facilitator and life-long resident of RBKC, Princess Emmanuelle and the Kamitan Arts eclectic family backed by live musicians. Look out for ‘Poetry on the Steps’ at Opera Holland Park, ‘Sacred Space Sistars’ creative healing circles and ‘Music, Poetry and Chai’ at the Khalsa Jatha. KA continue to be advocates for positive change and equity within the arts and culture sector, highlighting local professional poets and grassroots multi-cultural artists from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Celebrating their 6-year anniversary as a CIC and two decades of exciting and authentic grassroots rap-poetry, dance, healing arts and heritage in RBKC!

KCAW CULTURE MAP Explore the borough with our interactive Culture Map, which features venues throughout, alongside original digital content by local organisations and cultural leaders. Visitors to Art Week can explore venues, public art installations, and historical and cultural landmarks nearby, according to their interests and location.

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KCAW HEADLINE PROJECTS

Visitors will also be able to explore the Public Art Trail and the Windows installations via the Culture Map, gaining access to exclusive content and more information about the installations, their location, and the artists who created them Explore: map.kcaw.co.uk

KCAW TOURS WITH GO JAUNTLY Join behind-the-scenes adventures - from an artist’s tour of Holland Park to literary tours of Chelsea - as part of a series of curated guided walks designed by the KCAW Advisory Board and local cultural icons. Available via the Go Jauntly app, the walks offer insight to and uncover hidden histories of the local area.

BLOOMBERG CONNECTS APP This year we have partnered up with Bloomberg Connects App. Download the app and discover KCAW highlights across the area.

With the free Bloomberg Connects app, explore expert-curated content and guides to over 400 museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces from the palm of your hand.

From behind-the-scenes guides, to artist and expert-curated video and audio content, Bloomberg Connects makes it easy to discover arts and culture, anytime, anywhere.

Art Bus by the Galleries Association + Portobello Radio The comprehensive Art Trail RED BUS TOUR organised by The Galleries Association in partnership with Portobello Radio returns for the 7th year!

In the company of local broadcaster Piers Thompson of Portobello Radio, an extraordinary experience of art and performance on a classic Routemaster Bus, guiding passengers through the backstreets of West London, whilst learning about the rich local history and counterculture.

Designed to distil the area’s cultural highlights, the bus tour allows art enthusiasts to connect with local gallery managers and artists.

For this Art Week special on Sunday 30 June, the Art Bus takes visitors around the Public Art Trail locations with the tour ending at the Serpentine. It’s hop on, hop off and not to be missed!

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YOUTH ACTION ALLIANCE OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER Youth Action Alliance Partnership working with Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2024 Youth Action Alliance (YAA) is delighted to be selected as the chosen charity of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) and looks forward to supporting KCAW to shine a spotlight on the unique cultural variety across a multitude of events and spaces.

On Saturday, 22 June, YAA will host a free daytime event titled ‘ONE HEART FESTIVAL’ filled with free fun for all the family held also to pay tribute to Grenfell, bringing everyone together under “one community”. This annual local festival aims to uplift and unite everyone in the community, welcoming people of all ages for a fun and free family day and to pay tribute to Grenfell, bringing everyone together under “One Community”.

The ‘One Heart Festival’ (formerly known as the North Kensington Youth & Community Festival) was set up in 2017 following the tragic loss of two of YAA’s young members in the Grenfell fire.

What started out as a youth festival has evolved into a special community event. Through this event the YAA is able to provide a platform for young people to showcase their talents in music and sports as well as engaging them in positive activities.

Tania Moore, CEO of YAA, said “Our team is excited to be supporting KCAW and facilitating public engagement in the local culture. Through collaborating with leading organisations in the area, we aim to broaden our network and expand our partnership landscape whilst raising awareness of our services and the support available for children and young people in the local community. We hope this will create opportunities for us to diversify our funding sources and remain a sustainable charity in K&C”.

Join the One Heart Festival and support the vital work of YAA here: www.youthactionalliance.org/oneheart

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ACAVA CARPENTERS WORKSHOP GALLERY DAVID HILL GALLERY GOLDFINGER GRAFFIK GALLERY HOPE GARDEN THE MUSE GALLERY MUSEUM OF BRANDS LADBROKE HALL

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ACAVA OPEN STUDIOS

Open studios. The ACAVA artists will be opening their doors at these well established studios in West London.

54 Blechynden Street, London W10 6RJ acava.org Disabled access: no acavaarts

Open Studios: 29 and 30 June Studios open from 12 - 6pm Private View: June 29 | 6 - 8pm

ACAVA HIMANI GUPTA STUDIO SALE

An opportunity to collect original paintings and drawings directly from the artist’s studio. A curated and limited selection of current and archival work will be available to buy.

As part of the Kensington and Chelsea Art week, and as a prelude to the wider ACAVA Open Studios on 29 and 30 June, Himani Gupta is holding an intimate studio sale by invitation.

54 Blechynden Street, London W10 6RJ himanigupta.com Disabled access: no himani_works Himani Gupta Studio Sale: Fri 28 June | 12 noon-6pm

Email the artist at studio@himanigupta. com for appointments and catalogue.

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Specialising in Functional Art and Collectible Design, Carpenters Workshop Gallery focuses on producing and exhibiting the work of international artists and designers, who look to push the boundaries of what is traditionally presented within the confines of the gallery and art fair space. The gallery’s next exciting chapter is the recent opening of its new London space, within the expansive Notting Hill arts hub, Ladbroke Hall.

ZONE 1 – NORTH KENSINGTON

79 Barlby Road, London W10 6AZ carpentersworkshopgallery.com Tue-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 11am-5pm Disabled access: no carpentersworkshopgallery

DAVID HILL GALLERY

Photography gallery established in 2015, specialising in previously unseen bodies of work.

345 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA davidhillgallery.net Mon-Sat | 10am-4pm appointments preferred, but not essential.

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GOLDFINGER

Design and sustainability pioneers Marie Cudennec Carlisle and Oliver WaddingtonBall opened the doors to Goldfinger at the foot of Trellick Tower in 2013.

The North Kensington wood and joinery workshop is the lifeblood of the enterprise.

Here, bespoke furniture and homeware is designed and crafted for residential homes and many London businesses; from hotels to cafés, shops to offices.

13-15 Golborne Road London W10 5NY goldfinger.design Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Disabled access: no goldfinger.design goldfingerhq goldfingerhq

The Goldfinger Academy teaches marginalised young people the art of woodworking through an apprenticeship programme, so they can progress into meaningful work. Public craft workshops are also offered - with free spaces offered to local residents on low income.

GRAFFIK GALLERY

Graffik Gallery has a reputation for being the capital’s prime street art destination.

The gallery has carved a master status in the movements of the urban art genre.

You can view works by Banksy, Stik, Alec Monopoly, Bambi, Invader, KAWS and many up and coming stars of the future Graffik Gallery does not cater purely for art collectors but opens up its doors to the whole art buying community whatever your budget. The now infamous on site graffiti workshop events have been running for nearly a decade. The workshops submerge the guests in this amazing urban, street, skate, and spray culture.

284 Portobello Road, London W10 5TE graffikgallery.co.uk Mon-Sun | 11am-6pm Disabled access: limited graffikgallery graffikgallery graffikgallery

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HOPE GARDEN

Hope Garden is a small paradise planted to provide serenity after the tragedy of Grenfell.

The workshop invites participants to use clay to express their wish for the regeneration of this area. Participants will build a sculptural planter inspired by vegetation and will also have an opportunity to co-design ‘Botanica’, a living ceramic tile wall installation.

THE MUSE GALLERY END OF RESIDENCY 2024 GROUP EXHIBITION

At the core of the gallery’s work is the residency programme, six months of subsidised space with the chance to interact with gallery clientele. Artists in residence will be setting up their studios and collaborating on a group show, kicking off the residency programme in January, leading to a final exhibition in June.

2 Maxilla Walk, London W10 6NQ paprikasart.wixsite.com/website Disabled access: yes hotstuffstudiocollective Sat 22 June | 12 noon-4pm

269 Portobello Road, London W11 1LR themuseat269.london Thu-Sun | 12 noon-6pm Disabled access: yes muse_at_269 muse_gallery Exhibition Open: 13 June - 7 July 2024

MUSEUM OF BRANDS

A treasure trove of retro design and memories, the Museum of Brands explores how brands shape our world.

You are invited to experience a journey through the memories of your childhood, brought to life by our Time Tunnel, providing a fascinating insight into how we have lived since Victorian times.

During KCAW24, see how brands have changed through the ages by constantly evolving in step with changing consumer trends.

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111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT museumofbrands.com Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Sun | 11am-5pm Disabled access: yes museumofbrands museumofbrands museumofbrands

FRESTONIAN HERITAGE TRAIL

BY NORTH KENSINGTON AMBASSADORS

The team of ambassadors is as diverse as the neighbourhood they represent and include artists and influencers who live and work in the area, and a wide range of exciting galleries from well respected and established to recently opened.

For KCAW they share hidden gems along a less trodden route linking the area’s surprising past and more recent highlights. The ‘Frestonian Heritage Trail’ leads from the first Sikh temple in Europe to a former car showroom that has been turned into an exciting cultural hub, taking in public art and gallery exhibitions, community events and places of interest along the way

Self guided tour of Frestonia

Once again Morley College is collaborating with Art Week and this time the design students competed against each other with logo designs based on the KCAW Brand and the 2024 colour purple.

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Download the heritage trail curated by our North Kensington ambassadors www.kcaw.co.uk

Image copyright: Tony Sleep, 2018, Publisher: Frestonian Gallery.

MORLEY COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS

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Justin Manzi created this year’s winning design. His purple design is printed on the T-shirts for the 2024 edition of Art Week along with his name, as well as being credited in all our communications.

Kaleina Diaz was the runner up, her painterly purple design will be credited via our mailing campaigns and on social media. Watch this space.

PURCHASE AND DONATE

You can keep Art Week free by purchasing our limited edition t-shirt designed by Morley students. KCAW is a unique coming together of creative spaces and institutions in and around the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

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We are a not-for-profit cultural festival and a placemaking organisation, steered by a volunteering Advisory Group. Participation is free for all, and in order to keep it that way we rely on additional support.

Please make a donation by selecting £50, £100 or more, or get in touch if you would like to donate a different amount, or by going to our website and buying a limited edition t-shirt.

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KAMITAN ARTS CIC POETRY CIRCLES

Kamitan Arts Poetry Circles will be hosted throughout Kensington and Chelsea, offering performance and recitation opportunities for local professional, midlife and emerging poets. ‘Word, Sound, Power’ artists are featured to a backdrop of live eclectic music, encouraging multilingual poets and those from multicultural and diverse backgrounds. The ‘Poetry on the Steps’ open-air pilot returns to Opera Holland Park, along with the collaboration with the Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara, Empress Salon and others... Be part of this creative catalyst for change championing local professional poets as we use our versatile tongues and minds to raise awareness and initiate the Changing Landscapes!

North Kensington, High St Kensington, Earls Court

This half-day workshop focuses on caring for one’s wellbeing, through self-reflection, self-expression and creativity, leading to self-realisation and self-actualisation. Creative Healing facilitator, poetess and choreographer Emmanuelle Marcel, invites participants to explore their inner creativity, balance their energies and restore. Develop your self-care techniques with a circle of ‘sistars’ in various locations within nature through one breath, one thought, one action, as you journey with us to Ancient Egypt.

Throughout Holland Park, Earls Court and Hyde Park

“Poetry 4 Grenfell - Voices from da Grove and Latimer” is a tribute to all affected by the fire, is the product of on-going workshops that Kamitan Arts had been running as a response to the tragedy. A self-published book, “Poetry 4 Grenfell” includes the voices of local residents, the bereaved, a victim and the empathetic wider community, from the ages of 3 – 77. Using creative means to amplify the voices of our traumatised community that have been manipulated or misrepresented by the media. “Poetry 4 Grenfell” witnesses the inscribed written words and images; immortalising our memories through the written and oral testimonies, for indeed these dear souls will never be forgotten.

North Kensington Library, Kensington Central Library, Chelsea Library

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Photo taken by Carla ‘Coco’ Castadiva for (c) Kamitan Arts

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LADBROKE HALL

THE SHAFTESBURY CENTRE ARTIST OPEN STUDIO

Ladbroke Hall is the new arts stage on which to experience creative expression in its many forms: contemporary art, collectible design, dance, culture, dining and music. Open to the public and Patrons, the reimagined 43,000 square foot space connects to the renewed cultural vitality in the area. Ladbroke Hall is steered by Loïc Le Gaillard and Julien Lombrail, founders of Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

79 Barlby Road, London W10 6AZ ladbrokehall.com/liveprogramme/

London-based Italian artist Monica Maja Richardson will open her studio to the public as part of the Kensington + Chelsea Art Week.

Studio 15, The Shaftesbury Centre, 85 Barlby Road, London W10 6BN monicamajarichardsonart.com

A self-taught artist, Richardson’s artistic expertise is a result of extensive experimentation and a perpetual love for learning.

Using art as a medium to communicate passions and emotions Monica creates vibrant and expansive abstract paintings.

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Open Studio: 20-30 June | 12 noon-6 pm Disabled access: yes monicamajarichardsonart MonicaMajaRichardson

The public is invited to a “behind the scenes” journey into her art.

SPID THEATRE COMPANY

SPID specialises in high quality community youth theatre on council estates. The company’s work is recognised for its DIY approach, prophetic passion and the fresh voices of the young people at its heart.

SPID champion human dignity by advocating investment in social housing and reaching out to those with lived experience of housing injustice.

Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5BQ spidtheatre.com spidtheatre spidtheatre spidtheatre

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TRIBAL GATHERING LONDON

One of London’s best-kept secrets, the gallery has been operating in Notting Hill for more than 25 years: formerly in Westbourne Grove and for the past two years happily part of the Ladbroke Grove landscape. Inside the gallery on display is a personally curated and revolving collection of authentic African traditional art that reflects a deep understanding and appreciation by its owner.

335 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6HA tribalgatheringlondon.com 12 June-14 July Fri | 10:30am-5:30pm all other days by appointment to arrange a viewing: 07939 166148 Disabled access: yes tribalgatheringlondon

The upcoming online and physical exhibition, titled ‘Fibre and Ore’ (12 June-14 July 2024) will exhibit a curated selection of pieces of prestige and adornment in fibre and metal from across the African continent.

KHALSA JATHA CENTRAL GURDWARA THE EVERYPERSON

The Khalsa Jatha Gurdwara is the oldest Sikh Temple in Europe. Sculptor Gervase Clifton-Bligh of G23LAB has been invited to site his abstract light sculpture at the temple.

‘The Everyperson’ is a light sculpture based on the Golden Ratio, which is a number found throughout nature and which was incorporated by Da Vinci into his famous drawing of the Vitruvian Man. The ratio is irrational, it can never be completely accurately expressed, so it represents both life and its constant evolution.

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‘The Everyperson’ is on a pilgrimage to places of worship belonging to each of the world’s major religions. Visit the oldest Sikh Gurdwara in Europe, and, as in mediaeval times, collect a token (stamped by the artist) to confirm your visit and a chance to come together amidst the turmoil of shifting political and religious landscapes that cascade around us.

On 28 June ‘The Everyperson’ will join forces with the Gurdwara’s traditional Indian musicians and local poets to create a live evening of light, sound and chai.

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62 Queensdale Road, London W11 4SG Disabled access: yes g23lab g23lab.com khalsajatha khalsajatha.com Open 24/7 Lights on 9pm-11pm From 22 June to 7 July

Street Art Market - Portobello Wall (2024 – 2025) This project aims to showcase local artistic talent across London’s iconic streets.

Bringing together the themes of Community, Art, and Ecology, we support improvements to local areas by creating public art exhibitions which celebrate pride of place.

This exhibition features 15 local artists’ original works. Artists have created site specific works in 2D mediums, including photography, water-based aerosols, and other acrylic mediums. The work is shown on 8x4ft sustainable boards which have been made from upcycled waste.

The exhibition creates a visual link between two vibrant and celebrated market areas, Portobello Market and Golborne Market. The project seeks to nurture the legacy of street artists in the area and develop new and existing artist’s creative careers.

We hope this project brings joy and satisfaction to local residents who continue to feel pride in keeping a clean and respected street.

Artists Levi Naidu-Mitchell – Code FC – Errol Donald – Gina Smith – Jean Cazals – Junior Tomlin – Khrystyna Khmil – Maria De Vido – Mr B – Sara Kassa – Phoebe Ann Grin – Toby Laurent Belson – Wendy Helm - Stacie McCormick For more information about getting involved please visit www.streetart.earth Open 24/7 On the wall running from Oxford Gardens to Golborne Road.

269 Portobello Road, London W11 1LR

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JUNIOR TOMLIN KCAW AMBASSADOR

VICKY CAPLIN KCAW AMBASSADOR

Junior Tomlin was born and raised in Ladbroke Grove, west London. He excelled in art from an early age, copying comic books with precision and flair, also creating accurate copies as gifts for school friends.

Renowned for his stunning flyer and record cover art, mostly produced during the golden era of rave culture. Junior’s visionary work combines influences from sci-fi, surrealism, fantasy, futurism and comics. The result is a collection of artwork that defined an era and earned him the title ‘The Salvador Dali of Rave’. He worked with a range of seminal rave promoters from 1989 onwards

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Vicky’s career has spanned the entertainment industry in London and Los Angeles. She produced music videos, arts and current affairs TV, for among others, Island Records, the FT, and the BBC. She coordinated sponsorship for arts festivals and has curated exhibitions programmes with a particular specialism in the work of emerging female artists.

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KCAW are proud partners of local grassroots non-profit performing arts and heritage Heritage* organisation Kamitan Arts CIC* @KamitanArts on the Poetry Corner www.KamitanArts.com

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THE SKY IS CLEAR - DAISY SHIELDS

Once there was a girl that flew since long ago I need you birds flock home and then they’re gone the sky is clear as a song.

Drinking only love we drowned playmates you and I a scratch of ink, write my name the song remains the same.

You found my galaxy of scars a map you use to fly my body, you are my galaxy of star slight travels from afar you find me.

Never thought I’d find someone who could do it so well hear my secrets to tell the voices on my mind.

Explore hidden streets with me turn our face to the sun let the shadows fall behind us just take my hand and run.

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BRAMLEY STUDIO

Bramley Studio is a creative hub established and led by Scott Mead with an emphasis on photography, creative engagement and connection with the local community and beyond.

1 Bramley Road, London W10 6SZ bramleystudio.com bramleystudio bramleystudio

Bramley Studio is located in a former landmark pub in West London.

FRESTONIAN GALLERY

Frestonian Gallery is delighted to present a survey show of sculptural works by Paul deMonchaux to celebrate his 90th year, alongside works by emerging sculptors Juliet Ferguson-Rose (b.

London, UK 1991) and RadhikaAgarwala (b. 1985 Kolkata, India).

2 Olaf Street, London W11 4BE frestoniangallery.com Tue-Fri | 11am-6pm Sat | 12 noon-4pm Disabled access: limited frestoniangallery Lustrum Frestonian until 6 August

UNIT 1 GALLERY WORKSHOP

Unit 1 Gallery|Workshop is celebrating 9 years of remarkable art! The company has supported over 300 artist, curators and organisations with space and time to exhibit, attend residencies, meet and enjoy a dynamic exhibition and workshop calendar.

The summer show will feature 100’s of work by their wonderful community.

Proudly part of the Notting Dale Campus they invite you to visit and be inspired by their exhibitions and studios.

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Unit 1, 1 Bard Road, London W10 6TP unit1gallery-workshop.com fairartfair.art Tue-Sat | 11am-6pm Disabled access: no unit1galleryworkshop fairartfair.art unit1galleryworkshop

NOTTING DALE CAMPUS ART AT NOTTING DALE CAMPUS

A truly original space created for extraordinary people, Notting Dale Campus is set around the RIBA award winning open space of Breakers Place.

An unrivalled and striking contemporary art collection by world famous artists weaves through the campus.

The collection spans a wide range of eras, media and styles, from Jeff Koon’s ‘Baroque Egg with Bow’ which sits proudly in The Yellow Building atrium alongside work by David Hockey, to Damian Hirst’s famous ‘spot painting’ in The George Building and specially commissioned sculpture by Philip King, ‘Tra La La’.

The campus’ latest pieces include a sculpture by Antony Gormey, entitled ‘Root’ and artworks of giant proportions

by Bridget Riley, Ragna Bley and Lucia Laguna.

Frestons Café is also open Monday to Friday (8am-4pm) serving a wide selection of hot and cold food options together with drinks and with inside and outside seating.

The Yellow Building, Notting Dale Campus, 1 Nicholas Road,, London W11 4AN nottingdale.co.uk/art Mon-Fri | 10am - 5pm Breakers Place is an open space but best viewed in the day. Art can be accessed via reception in the Yellow Building. Please bring photo ID. Disabled access: yes Open House Wed 26 Jun | 11am-5pm

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BEAKERS PLACE SCULPTURE IN NOTTING DALE

Located within Breakers Place, Antony Gormley’s ‘Root’ sits alongside art from Philip King and Alexandre da Cunha, contrasting the former’s rich, iron tones and contorted shape with pastel colours and curving shapes.

Brazilian born, London-based artist Alexandre da Cunha creates sculptures and paintings that play with and distort the concept of the ‘readymade’, inviting us to reconsider our surroundings and the objects we think of as familiar.

His interest also lies in the notion of monumentality, the relationship between public and gallery-based sculpture and the transformation of found materials.

This specially commissioned permanent work at the Notting Dale Campus, allowed da Cunha to not only continue these investigations but gave the artist an opportunity to explore them within a public context for the first time. ‘MIX’ takes the form of a reclaimed concrete mixer drum placed on top of a distinctive concrete plinth - its point of departure stems from the materiality of the site itself and the newly constructed buildings which use concrete as a primary material.

The ‘Angel of the North’ sculptor, Antony Gormley is famed for use of iron, with ‘Roots’ proving no exception; this cast iron piece weaves a poignant vision of the human condition: eternally suspended between order and chaos,

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nature and structure. The art was acquired for Notting Dale with the proceeds from the sale being donated

by Gormley and White Cube Gallery to raise funds for the ‘Artists for Client Earth’ initiative. This is an unsurprising move from Gormley, who has long been an advocate for action against climate change, with a number of his previous pieces exploring the issue.

Simultaneously resembling tree roots, an aerial and an inverted human form, ‘Root’ vividly evokes Client Earth’s central theme: namely, the interaction between the natural and man-made worlds.

In August 2021, Phillip King’s ‘Tra La La’ sculpture joined Breakers Place. The piece proved to be a perfect addition to the area, with its light form and pastel colours generating a summerfeel enjoyed by occupiers from across the courtyard from Frestons Cafe.

Originally created in 1963, this piece was reconfigured and upscaled for this outdoor display. ‘Tra La La’ is not only placed at the heart of the Notting Dale Campus but has proven to mimic the importance of one too. It has generated huge amounts of calm and joy in equal measure for those visiting Notting Dale and Frestonia.

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Breakers Place, London W11 4AN nottingdale.co.uk/art Mon-Fri | 10am - 5pm Breakers Place is an open space but best viewed in the day.

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ALVESTON FINE ARTS LTD

Alveston Fine Arts is an eclectic art space based in London’s Notting Hill.

Selling to clients around the world, the gallery exhibits work from established and emerging artists. Gallery founder, Fergus Downey, opened the gallery in 2016 to focus on discovering and supporting artistic talent.

Many of the artists have works held in collections and museums worldwide, reflecting the gallery’s desire to promote pioneering voices in the contemporary art world.

CORONET THEATRE

The Coronet Theatre is home of exceptional international arts in a reimagined and restored Grade II listed theatre in London’s Notting Hill.

Both its programme and the building’s restoration are curated by Artistic Director & CEO Anda Winters, in collaboration with artists from across the globe. Putting the artist at the heart of the programme the Coronet Theatre works closely with the makers of the pieces they bring to London, sometimes watching and encouraging them for years.

ELECTRIC CINEMA

The Electric Cinema has been, and always will be, a resolute and popular part of the very fabric of Portobello Road. It has survived two world wars, a bombing, and a major fire; it garnered worldwide recognition for the phenomenal programming in the 70s; and it was saved from being turned into a Bingo Hall in the 1980s thanks to an outpouring of local support. It celebrated its centenary in 2011, and in 2018 saw the 50th anniversary of the Electric Cinema Club the guise in which it made its name as a bastion of arthouse cinema.

285 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2QA alveston.london Mon-Tue | 10:30am-5:30pm Wed-Fri | 10:30am-6pm Sat | 9am-6pm Sun | 11am-6pm Disabled access: no alvestonfineart alvestonfineart

103 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LB thecoronettheatre.com Disabled access: yes thecoronettheatre coronettheatre thecoronettheatre

191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED electriccinema.co.uk Disabled access: yes electriccinemas electriccinema

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J/M GALLERY CHANGING TIDES

‘Changing Tides’ is a solo show of work by multi-disciplinary artist Simone Brewster, curated by James Marshall.

The show, situated in Portobello Road’s J/M Gallery, will coincide with a display in Knightsbridge of Brewster’s large scale public sculpture project, Spirit of Place, as a key headline display in the acclaimed KCAW Art Trail.

Changing Tides, follows on from Brewsters 2023 showstopping year as the Special Commision winning artist for London Design Festival, and the Now Gallery summer exhibition solo artist.

The title “Changing Tides” captures this specific moment in Brewster’s practice, when her sculptural and three dimensional work opens a dialogue with her painting.

Both the artist and the curator are known for their multi-disciplined approach. Rather than be known as separate specialisms, the artist sees each discipline as a tool to build a larger narrative. Each creative mode informs the other to produce something greater than the individual facet. In Changing Tides, this takes a literal sense within the exhibition, with a constantly changing display.

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Brewster’s work often offers a playfulness to viewers, inviting them to reflect on themes and associations we often attribute to simple shape and colour. Pulling you into the canvas she leads you to question if these forms connote concepts such as gender, race, or body image? Through this exhibition, attendees are invited to reflect on their inner landscapes and the shapes that echo our cherished memories, evoke our childhood, mirror our natural environment, or resonate with our intimate relationships.

Her paintings, far from the constraints of conventional representations, encourage viewers to delve into the familiar yet often unnamed organic shapes that exist beyond definition. Rejecting the idea of using ‘named’ shapes, Brewster underlines the profound familiarity that comes with experiencing these forms, as well as the emotional sentiment, value, and comfort they hold.

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230 Portobello Road, London W11 1LJ j-m.gallery jmgallerylondon jmgallerylondon 19-25 June Open daily | 10am-6pm

NOTTING HILL BOOK + COMIC EXCHANGE

NOURISH HUB APPEELING ART COMPETITION

The Notting Hill Book & Comic Exchange will become your favourite bookshop in London.

30-32 Pembridge Road, London W11 3HN

Dingy, in a good way, with a wide selection of literary fiction, poetry & plays. Strong on music, film, art & fashion books plus horror & sci-fi. The comic shop is a top destination for collectors across London. You can also sell or exchange your old books/comics.

Mon-Sun | 10am-8pm

Appeeling Art is a food art competition for all ages, established with the Nourish Hub in 2023 to focus on growing and eating healthy food, and rescuing food surplus.

Unit A, Nourish Hub, Swanscombe House, 1 St Ann’s Road, London W11 4SS

Submit a photo of your art work in any medium (and a story about it) to win a prize, join art-making workshops, and enjoy a delicious community supper prize-giving event. Draw, paint, photo, sketch, sculpt, knit your favourite fruits or vegetables! Your creativity is limitless!

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Portobello Dance is a community initiative on the international stage.

Through dance education and events, their established organisation runs and participates in a variety of activities – locally, nationally and beyond.

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karmabank.co/appeeling-art Mon-Sun | 12 noon-2pm from 25-28 June Disabled access: yes karmabanklondon thenourishhub timegivers thenourishhub thenourishhub

The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Square, W11 2AY portobellodance.org.uk portobellodance portobellodance

Based in North Kensington’s diverse Notting Hill, Portobello Dance School is a popular weekend destination, offering children from 3 years to adults training in Classical Ballet, Tap and Street.

With their open doors policy, over 150 budding dancers pass through for classes each week.

Excellence For class schedules, programs and events please visit: www.portobellodance.org.uk www.portobellodance.org.uk or contact enquiries on: 07904697746 Photograph by Nick Guttridge

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PORTOBELLO RADIO

Portobello Radio CIC is the community radio station for North Kensington. Since 2015, the Community Interest Company (CIC) has been serving the diverse population from Portobello Market to Grenfell Tower, with a diet of talk, news and music. Every Friday, the team broadcast their flagship chat show from the window of The Muse Gallery at the heart of the market, featuring interviews with artists, campaigners, traders.

269 Portobello Road, London W11 1LR portobelloradio.com Online broadcast 24/7 Live every Friday | 4-6pm portobello.radio portobelloradio portobelloradio

Come and look through the window or tune in at www.portobelloradio.com

SELECT GALLERY ANNA-MARIA THETFORD

Set in the heart of Notting Hill, just steps away from the buzz of Portobello Market, Select Gallery opened its doors in Summer 2019, offering a range of multimedia contemporary artwork reflective of this vibrant West London borough.

3 Blenheim Crescent, London W11 2EE selectgallery.art Mon-Wed | 10am-6pm Thur-Sat | 10am-7pm Sun | 12 noon-4pm Disabled access: yes selectgallery.art selectgallery

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Six Portland Road opened in November 2020 as s a more thoughtful, smaller and mature relative of Parlour in Kensal Green.

Open every day with 36 seats and an outside terrace. Serving a weekly changing Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menu and a roast for lunch & dinner on Sundays and offering simple cocktails and a concise wine list of classics mainly from the old world. Available for private hires and intimate dining.

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6 Portland Road, London W11 4LA sixportlandroad.com Open daily | 12 noon-3pm + 5pm–10pm sixportlandroad sixportlandroad sixportlandroad

THE BAKERY GALLERY

THE TABERNACLE COLOUR SHOW

The Bakery is an artist-run gallery in a 19th century bakery, complete with a black cast iron oven and an original granary located on Portobello Road, featuring an ongoing exhibition of permanent artists and a selection of group and solo shows by visiting artists.

Portobello Road, 82D Portobello Road, London W11 2QD thebakeryartgallery.com

Discover the welcoming venue of TheTabernacle in the heart of Notting Hill for a celebration of emerging artistic talent, accessible to all.

The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY

Thu-Fri | 11am-6pm Sat | 10am-6pm Sun | 10.30am-5pm Disabled access: yes

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‘Colour Show’ is an exhibition by Open Art Spaces and is sure to be a feast of inspiring artwork for all. Expect upwards of 100 artworks, all under £150, and free entrance to come and view.

To find out how how you can submit check out the Tabernacle website.

WEST LONDON ZONE

West London Zone helps children and young people in West London build the relationships and skills they need to get on track socially, emotionally and academically to thrive in adulthood.

They do this by building trusted relationships, providing specialist support and joining up each child’s support system, including families, schools and local organisations, to deliver a personalised 2-year support plan for each child.

tabernaclew11 tabernaclew11 openartspaces 17-23 June Opening night 19 June Mon-Wed | 9am-10:30pm Thu | 9am-11pm Fri-Sat | 9am-11:30pm Sunday | 9am-10pm

140-144 Freston Road, London W10 6TR westlondonzone.org westlondonzone westlondonzone westlondonzone Visit website for more information

West London Zone’s vision is a West London community working together so that every child can thrive.

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SAIRA JAMIESON KCAW AMBASSADOR

FOOD AND ART TRAIL NOTTING HILL + HOLLAND AMBASSADORS

Saira Jamieson is a pioneering BritishSouth Asian multimedia and immersive artist, renowned for her vibrant and introspective artwork that navigates the complex intersections of cultural identity.

Born into a rich tapestry of Eastern and Western influences, Saira’s artistic oeuvre is a profound exploration of her diverse heritage. Her work resonates deeply through its bold emotional range and its focus on themes of liberty and the feminine spirit, making visible the often unspoken ambitions and secrets of women challenging societal norms.

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Created by our very knowledgeable local ambassadors and under the expert eye of the local star, the multimedia artist Saira Jamieson (@sairajamieson) take this art and food self guided trail on World famous Portobello Road.

The street doesn’t need an introduction as the beating heart of Notting Hill, and was here long before that movie made it world famous. Spot original Banksy stencils next to exciting murals while tucking into some delicious afro-caribbean jerk or pop over to one of many restaurants and food venues, some have been awarded 3 Michelin stars! Notting Hill is truly multicultural with art, food and music happening off and on the streets. Check out the map our local team of ambassadors have put together combining culinary and cultural delights.

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ROOF OF CORONET THEATRE THE SPIRIT OF PAINTING - GAVIN TURK

Mysteriously landing on the cupola of The Coronet Theatre during the quiet of a global pandemic, a lonely figure poses in the adlocutio stance of an Emperor in ancient Rome addressing his troops.

Contra to this heroic posture, this figure portrays the artist in his studio overalls painting the sky with a paintbrush instead of a sword, palette as shield.

Originally designed to have a sculpture of Mercury on the roof of the theatre, now the messenger God of commerce has become a prophetic painter of our current hubris.

‘I imagine being in the sky, I thought of an oversized paint splattered stepladder on the roof, to help a giant decorator to paint the clouds or change the earth’s light bulb (sun).’ Gavin Turk

The Coronet Theatre presents an eclectic programme of theatre, film, dance, music, poetry and visual art in its intimate 195-seat main auditorium and 90-seat studio space, re-named The Print Room in recognition of the company’s previous home at a nearby print works.

103 Notting Hill Gate, W11 thecoronettheatre.com kcawlondon thecoronettheatre coronettheatre thecoronettheatre

A fusion of multi-disciplinary international and UK work, The Coronet Theatre stages a mix of new productions, commissions and visiting artists, including a number of UK and world premieres. We offer memorable and often unexpected experiences for our audiences, while supporting established artists and nurturing new talent.

Gavin Turk uses art historical referencing as a material to question art itself. This figure takes its form from Alfred Drury’s sculpture of Sir Joshua Reynolds, a familiar iconic statue grand-standing in the courtyard of the Royal Academy.

Where the Drury sculpture portrays the first president of the RA as a member of the establishment, this contemporary classic presents the artist as artisanal workman. At this time of fierce debate around public sculpture this portrait brings a new provocation to the conversation.

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RUBY ZOE HOTEL FACADE JUMBIE JUBILATION BY ZAK OVÉ

British-Trinidadian artist Zak Ové will be unveiling his first artwork in glass mosaic in the heart of Notting Hill on 21 June. Inspired by the traditions, flair and freedom of carnival and masquerade Jumbie Jubilation will celebrate the rich heritage of the area and Ové’s own links to the world-famous carnival. Zak’s childhood was rooted in the local scene, his father Sir Horace Ové, also an artist compelled to create, made his first feature film ‘Pressure’ based on Black life in Notting Hill in the 70s, an astute and important full length feature which captures the grimness of west London’s pre-gentrified Ladbroke Grove revealed in dreamlike, deep-focus, pinsharp detail.

Jumbie Jubilation is designed and drawn from Ové’s artist practice, combining elements from his abstract works, where he uses crocheted doilies to create colour fields, and that of his sculptures, primarily those that take influence from the carnival and mythology of Trinidad. Both elements embody and use vibrant sound clashes of colour, movement and shape which are fused together to create a celebratory procession across the panels.

“I have imagined the mosaic panels akin to apertures through which to glimpse and experience another time and place,” says Ové, “a liminal space of mesmerising colour, rhythm, and dance.

These panels become portals through which the viewer peers into hyperspace

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allowing them to enter, for a moment, the beating heart of Carnival itself.”

About Zak Ové Zak Ové (b. 1966, London) is a British/ Caribbean artist with a multi-disciplinary practice across sculpture, film and photography. His work is informed through the history and lore carried through the African diaspora to the Caribbean, Britain and beyond with particular focus on traditions of masking and masquerade as a tool of self-emancipation.

Ové’s artworks explore the interplay between old world mythology and ‘potential futures’, a space where he reinterprets present existence into the fantastical. His work is a celebration of the power of play and the spirit of imagination in the blurring of edges between reality and possibility. In this way, Ové seeks to re-write a history for the future through heralding the past in a new light. Ové’s work features in a number of museum and private collections. He curated the acclaimed exhibition, GET UP STAND UP NOW: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers, London, 2019.

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164 Notting Hill Gate , London W11 3QG Disabled access: yes zakove zakove.com Open 24/7 From 21 June 2024 Permanent public art commission for the London borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

RAMONA GALARDI - MY HERO - A PALINODE POEM I gave you a hard rap, little one But you were strong, you survived You appeared painfully shy Unable to speak, to stand or to show yourself I suffered that part of you But in reality, you were strong, in protection mode You had built yourself a hard ‘carapace’ You were invincible But broken inside You withstood emotional abuse Rejection and abandonment Mockery and jeering, isolation and despair You were, in fact, so strong Little One You, are the True Champion of me You are my Hero If not for you I would have jumped out of the window If not for you I would have swallowed 60 pills Life was painful, lonely Full of despair But you, Little One You are my Hero!

Today you wear a magic cape And carry the yew and crystal wand I chose for you Just 2 days ago And you made such astounding changes My Little Hero That, you are!

‘Be Bold’ you tell me!

And yet I am the big one ‘Tis your guidance, wisdom and actions That saved me, that allowed me to grow And become who I am All thanks to your invisible inner strength We no longer need to hide, Little One, We can come out to play, now In full sight Of the world.

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11. HOWARD WALWYN FINE ANTIQUE CLOCKS 12. J.A.N. FINE ART LONDON 13. MARCHANT 14. MICHAEL GERMAN ANTIQUES 15. PATRICK SANDBERG ANTIQUES 16. REINDEER ANTIQUES 17. SPHINX FINE ART 18. WINKWORTH ESTATE AGENTS

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ARTALL FINE ART & ANTIQUES LTD

ArtAll started with the aim of disseminating eastern and western art and culture, and facilitating the exchange of fine arts worldwide.

The ArtAll platform deals with a wide range of top quality Chinese works of art, including Chinese porcelains of the Ming and Qing Dynasty, Chinese works of art, jade works and paintings, and jewellery from ancient to modern.

BUTCHOFF ANTIQUES

Butchoff Antiques have been dealing in exceptional quality antiques for over 55 years, and have been in their current Kensington Church Street showroom for over 20 years.

Unit 9, Kensington Church St Antiques Centre 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB artallart.com Tue-Sat | 10am-4pm Disabled access: yes Haiying99

154 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BN butchoff.com Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Disabled access: no butchoffboys butchoffboys

DAVID BROWER ANTIQUES

David Brower Antiques were established in 1964 and have been based at the heart of the Kensington Church Street antiques community for the last 45 years.

David Brower Antiques specialise in European porcelain, particularly Meissen, from their upper gallery, while Japanese works of art from the Meiji period form the focus of the gallery on the lower ground floor.

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113 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LN davidbrowerantiques.com Mon-Fri | 11am-6pm + Sat by appointment Disabled access: limited

CZECH CENTRE LONDON INFINITE UNIVERSES – CZECH GAMES AND THEIR GLOBAL SUCCESS

DENTON ANTIQUES

The exhibition project ‘Infinite Universes – Czech Games and Their Global Success’ introduces the contemporary Czech gaming industry in all its complexity. While showcasing individual games for visitors to discover – and play!

– the exhibition also presents the creative process behind the game making with focus on selected elements that define individual studios and their approaches to chosen themes, as well as the games’ educational and artistic value.

Vitrínka and Bouda galleries + public space outside the Embassy of the Czech Republic, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY

Focusing on antique lighting, Denton Antiques is a fourth-generation family business. Their extensive range of chandeliers, lanterns and wall lights date from the 18th Century through to Art Deco. All may be viewed onsite at Kensington Church Street and also on their website.

156 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BN denton-antiques.co.uk

Galleries are open Tue-Fri | 10am - 5pm or by appointment at info@czechcentre.org.uk Disabled access: no czechcentrelondon CzechCentreLnd londonczechcentre

Mon-Fri | 9:30am-5:30pm + Sat by appointment Disabled access: yes dentonantiques

They have examples by the makers Perry, Blades, Osler, Baccarat, Lalique and Bagués. You are also welcome to browse displays of glassware and objets d’art.

The illustration shows a lovely example of a 1920s French provincial Chandelier.

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E&H MANNERS

Established in 1986 E&H Manners have operated from a shop in Kensington Church Street since 1988.

66C Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BY rare-ceramics.com Mon-Fri | 10am-5.30pm

They deal in ceramics, glass and enamels of the world from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. E&H Manners focus on European pottery and porcelain of the 17th and 18th century as well as Asian and ceramics of the Arts and Crafts and Modern Movement. They take particular pride in the quality and rarity of the pieces that they offer, many of which are now in the great museums and collections of the world.

FEELIUM LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE STORY I’M ABOUT TO TELL YOU…

Feelium is an art space focusing on emerging digital practices that combine spatialisation and virtual storytelling, fostering engagement with immersive technologies and art forms.

The June exhibition, curated by Nina Wong, features four artists in an encounter with worlding mythologies, exploring the anime aesthetic within a fine arts context.

Feelium’s corridor will serve as a portal bridging the two gallery rooms’ fictional universe.

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Feelium Gallery & Studios, 7 Kensington Mall, London W8 4EB, UK feelium.art Wed-Sun | 12 noon-6pm

Disabled access: yes feelium.art feeliumart Private View: Fri 21 June | 6-9pm Exhibition Open: Sat 22 - Sun 30 June Open Studios: Sat 22 June | 12 noon - 5pm

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FLEURDELYS ANTIQUITES

Fleurdelys Antiquités specialise in Chinese Scholar’s objects carved in rare and unusual wood. They also have the largest collection of Chinese display wood stands.

150–152 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BN chinesewoodstands.com Mon - Sat | 11am -5.30pm Disabled access: no fleurdelysantiquites

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HILL HOUSE ANTIQUES

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Since 1998, one of the UK’s leading specialist dealers of late 19th and early 20th century antiques and artefacts. Hill House Antiques main focus is the best of the British (sometimes European and American) Arts and Crafts Movement; including items from the Aesthetic Movement, Gothic Revival, Cotswold School, Mouseman and Modernism.

144A Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BN hillhouse-antiques.co.uk

Founded in 2000, Raymond Horneman showcases a wide selection of Early 18th century Japanese and Chinese porcelain vases, some of which are mounted as lamps, together with European furniture, paintings, mirrors and works of art.

131 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP raymondhorneman.com

Wed-Fri | 12 noon-6pm Sat | 12 noon-4pm + by appointment Disabled access: no hillhouseantiques Hill House Antiques & Decorative Arts

Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 10am-2pm Disabled access: no raymondhorneman antiques

HOWARD WALWYN FINE ANTIQUE CLOCKS

Howard Walwyn Clocks is an award winning and leading specialist dealer in English clocks dating from the 17th century until the mid-19th century.

123 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP walwynantiqueclocks.com Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 11am-5pm Sun | By appointment Disabled access: no howardwalwyn howardwalwyn

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J.A.N. FINE ART LONDON

Established in 1977 by Kikue Shimizu, J.A.N. Fine Art is located on Kensington Church Street, specialing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Himalayan and South East Asian ceramics, porcelain, paintings and works of art.

134 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH jan-fineart-london.com Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | by appointment Disabled access: no janfineartlondon janfineart

MARCHANT

Marchant was founded in 1925 by Samuel Sydney Marchant (1897-1975).

Their specialties are Imperial Chinese Ming and Qing porcelains, jades, cloisonné, pottery and works of art.

Emphasis is placed on rarity, quality, condition and provenance.

Marchant pride themselves on fine pieces that have passed through their hands, many now in major museums and collections worldwide.

MICHAEL GERMAN ANTIQUES

Michael German Antiques has been dealing in fine antiques for three generations. They specialise in decorative walking canes, arms & armour, and maritime works of art.

120 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH marchantasianart.com Mon-Fri | 10am-5:30pm Disabled access: yes marchantasianart marchantasianart

38B Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BX 020 7937 1776 antiquecanes.com Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm by appointment please Disabled access: yes michaelgermanantiques

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PATRICK SANDBERG ANTIQUES

A family run business, with over 30 years’ experience, Patrick Sandberg offers one of London’s most comprehensive collections of Georgian and Regency period English Antique Furniture and Objets d’Art.

150-152 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BN sandbergantiques.com Tue-Sat | 11am-5:30pm + By appointment Disabled access: limited access sandantiques patricksandbergantiques

REINDEER ANTIQUES

Founded over 35 years ago in Northamptonshire, Reindeer Antiques is now one of London’s leading specialists in English antique furniture, focusing on Georgian antique furniture.

Their frequently changing inventory ranges from Queen Anne pieces to Georgian antique furniture designed by the most famous cabinetmakers.

81 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BG reindeerantiques.co.uk Mon-Fri | 10am-5:30pm Sat | 11am -4pm Disabled access: no reindeerantique reindeerantique

Reindeer Antiques also stock London’s largest selection of antique early oak and country furniture, including antique oak dressers and coffers.

SPHINX FINE ART

Sphinx Fine Art, named after the 15th BCE sphinxes outside the Russian Academy of Arts, St. Petersburg, was founded in London by Edward Strachan and Roy Bolton in 2007.

The gallery has a dual focus, Old Master paintings and drawings, from the 15th to the early 19th centuries, and Russian and Russian Orientalist paintings, from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.

125 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP sphinxfineart.com Wed- Fri | 10am-6pm + by appointment Disabled access: limited access sphinxfineart sphinxfineart

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WINKWORTH ESTATE AGENTS CHERRY BLOSSOM CHRONICLES

Winkworth Estate Agents are thrilled to present the contemporary artworks of local artist, Nanda Khiara. They are honoured to showcase her talent by featuring four pieces from her celebrated series, ‘Cherry Blossom Chronicles’.

118 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH nandakhiara.com

Nanda Khiara is a distinguished contemporary abstract artist and her art has graced prestigious exhibitions in cities such as London, Florence and Venice Biennale.

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20 – 30 June Mon-Fri | 9am - 6pm

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MR LISP - THE WORLD WILL KEEP EVOLVING

Pennies and pounds, ups and downs.

There’s a few less smiles, and a lot more frowns.

This is regardless if you’re living in an urban city or a surburban town.

As the Earth evolves, the polar ice caps dissolve.

The landscape starts to form a brand new mould, stillrich with minerals,such as diamonds and gold.

The battle between social and cultural, has really caused a rift, the effect is like two tectonic plates that have had a major shift.

The world will keep evolving, regardless of technology and the apps that weare downloading.

The earth has mysteries that continue to be unfolding, and we all have responsibilities that we should be upholding.

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CHRIS ARNING - WHAT IS POETRY?

People ask me: what is poetry?

It’s like the music of words It comes… when I’m musing on hurt It speaks truth to power; it accuses the world It’s much more than just nouns fusing with verbs No… Poetry is life - poetry is death Poetry is strife - but poetry is never stress It brings serenity - it’s found in the breath Poetry is YOU singing The Song of Yourself What are poems good for? Well, mending a heart Poems are your destiny: they’re writ in the stars Poetry is Walt Whitman & John Cooper Clarke And William Shakespeare & Kendrick Lamaar Poetry is what your feelings might be seeking Poetry is you & your thoughts when they’re teeming Poetry is guitars silently weeping Poetry is Keats on the Heath - when he’s dreaming Poetry is rhyme, the tempo, poetry’s the rhythm It’s the flutter in your heart when you’re with him Poems meditate on the sadness in your bones And they see the gladness in your face when she phones Poetry is like a gushing of emotion Poetry ‘pours a balm on the world’ like a lotion Poetry is magical - casts spells like a potion Poems needs solitude - but poetry is social

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10. LEIGHTON HOUSE 11. MARIE JOSE GALLERY 12. OPERA HOLLAND PARK 13. RICHARD YOUNG GALLERY 14. RUSSO FINE JEWELS 15. SAMBOURNE HOUSE 16. THACKERAY GALLERY 17. ICE HOUSE GALLERY 18. THE NAPOLEON GARDEN (PUBLIC ART TRAIL - ANNIE TREVORAH)

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THE DESIGN MUSEUM PLAZA XABANA BY MATTHIAS NEUMANN

‘Xabana’ is a site-responsive series of temporary sculptures created by Matthais Neumann that follows a distinct formal constructive language, using untreated commercial wood slats and colour fields. Built on site by the artist himself, using fully recyclable materials, the construction of the piece forms part of its performative element.

been presented internationally, including at venues such as Manifesta 8, Galeria HIT, National Museum of Contemporary Art Romania, SITE:Lab, the Queens Museum, Montalvo Art Center, and the Jule Collins Smith Museum, among others, in addition to a significant number of public art installations throughout the US and Europe.

Visitors are invited to observe how the artist works during the installation.

Matthias welcomes conversations with passers-by as he creates the piece. After exhibition the artworks is disassembled with parts donated for use again by someone else. ‘Xabana’ are inhabitable sculptural environments that act both as a colourful marker and as a negotiated spatial environment in various degrees of privacy in extension of the contiguous public space.

His architectural work has been recognized through competitions, including his finalist design for the WTC Memorial, New York, his winning competition entry for the Africa Centre near Cape Town, South Africa, among others.

The work for the 7th Edition of KCAW Public Art Trail will be in continuation of this ongoing series of work, re-creating ‘Xabana (45°29’28”N 10°08’42”E)’ first commissioned for Capitale Italiana della Cultura - Bergamo Brescia 2023, and realised at a former military site, the Ex Polveriera, and acts as a marker overlooking the site, enclosing a void that itself is enveloped in layers of space.

His work is firmly based in a spacial practice, with a particular focus on installations in the public sphere. A recurring interest is how space, material assembly and related processes allow for the experience of the spatial condition in relation to its place, and to bring into focus notions of material, cultural and spatial ecology embedded in the built environment.

High Street Kensington Art Trail supported by Opportunity Kensington.

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224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG Disabled access: yes vv Performance / Installation during the day between 11-12 June 2024 Please check kcaw.co.uk website 14 June-30 August 2024

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JUBILEE SQUARE ‘SALVIA CORRUPTED’ BY JULIAN WILD

‘Salvia Corrupted’ by Julian Wild is a tall, self-supporting sculpture made from welded box section stainless steel. It is a man-made version of a natural structure that twists and turns chaotically upwards.

The sculpture was originally created in 2011 as ‘Salvia’. The work was based on the salvia plant as a site-specific installation for The Chelsea Physic Garden: Salvia, otherwise known as sage, has many species and many healing properties as well having a hallucinogenic strain.

‘Salvia Corrupted’ is a visual metaphor for changing landscapes through both the way it has been created over a 9-year period and for its dynamic form, colour and representation of positive regeneration and growth. It has references to both natural and technological sources.

The artwork is intended to engage audiences with its dynamic form, bright colours and reflective forms.

Wild was awarded The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Arts Club Trust Studio Bursary from 2009-2012.

He won an individual Arts Council Grant in 2011. In 2005 he was a finalist in the Jerwood Sculpture Prize and won the Millfield Sculpture Prize in the same year. His sculpture titled ‘Indeterminate System’ is permanently installed at Kensington Town Hall.

Julian Wild’s works allude to minimalist sculptures disrupted by interventions and gestures within their form. He often uses colour as an agent to exaggerate the contrast between interior and exterior or to give an object a presence in space. Many of his installations take the form of man-made versions of natural structures, with geometric forms appearing to grow up out of the ground Wild has exhibited at venues including: Modern Art Oxford, Chatsworth House (Sotheby’s), Sculpture in the City, Canary Wharf, V22, William Benington Gallery and The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in Florida. Commissions include: The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, The University of Oxford, Modern Forms, Cass Sculpture Foundation, Jerwood Sculpture Park, The Lightbox Gallery and many more.

Jubilee Square, Kensington Town Hall Horton Street, London, W8 7NX Disabled access: yes julianwildsculpture julianwild.com 14 June - 30 August 2024 KCAW art trail would not be possible without the support of Kensington + Chelsea Council.

Julian Wild is a fellow of The Royal Society of Sculptors and was Vicepresident from 2015-2019. He is Sculpture Leader and a Senior Lecturer at The Art Academy London. He lives and works in Sussex, UK. High Street Kensington Art Trail supported by Opportunity Kensington.

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THE ARTS SOCIETY KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

The Arts Society Kensington & Chelsea offers its members a programme of monthly lectures on art, design and architecture, and a programme of visits to historical houses and exhibitions.

Kensington Central Library Lecture Hall 12 Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX theartssocietykensington chelsea.com Non-members welcome

CASS ART

Cass Art is the UK’s leading art supplies retailer. Visit their Kensington High Street store to find thousands of creative products from the world’s best brands.

To receive 10% off in-store with code KCAW24, simply present this offer at the till point.

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Terms & Conditions: Offer only valid at Cass Art, 220 Kensington High Street, W8 7RG, until 31 July 2024. One use per customer. Cannot be used on special promotional days, in conjunction with any other offer, Student or Viridian discount or for the purchase of gift vouchers or event tickets.

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THE DESIGN MUSEUM ENZO MARI

Enzo Mari exhibition and Grazie Enzo display photographed by Eva Herzog for the Design Museum.

The Design Museum is delighted to showcase the first ever UK museum exhibition devoted to one of the most significant Italian designers of the 20th century, Enzo Mari, whose designs have inspired generations of creatives around the world. Mari has been described as ‘design’s conscience’, and his stance was one of activism, calling for a greater social responsibility in design, and access to knowledge.

Produced by Triennale Milano, the unmissable retrospective includes the full spectrum of Mari’s prolific output, from his work as a designer, but also as an artist, teacher, critic and theorist.

In total, more than 300 objects are on display – most have not been seen in the UK before. Ranging from furniture to conceptual installation-based works, and from product design to graphics.

Also on show are his children’s books and games, which were an important aspect of Mari’s output as in his vast creative field. The projects featured in the exhibition can collectively be considered the most representative works of the nearly 2,000 Mari created during his career.

Alongside the exhibition, the museum is showcasing a related free display featuring a number of commissioned pieces from contemporary designers in celebration of Enzo Mari’s pioneering ideas spanning disciplines such as art, graphics, product design and education.

Sometimes a designer’s work is so influential that it inspires generations and continues to resonate beyond their lifetime. Mari’s wide-ranging practice has been a reference point for many creatives and this display features a selection of London-based designers, studios and collectives whose work shares an affinity with Mari’s. They have connected with Mari’s interest in challenging production processes, his attention to the simplification of form, his engagement with toys and games, and his desire to democratise design.

224 - 238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG designmuseum.org Mon-Thu | 10am-5pm Fri-Sun | 10am-6pm Disabled access: yes designmuseum DesignMuseum designmuseum Enzo Mari curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli Until 8 September 2024 Tickets available at designmuseum.org Grazie Enzo: Contemporary Responses to Enzo Mari Until February 2025 Free display, no pre-booking required

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GALLERY 19

Gallery 19 is an architectural art gallery and on-the-premises bespoke framing workshop. The owner, artist Gordon French, has created many original drawings and paintings of Kensington.

Working with Gordon is his daughter Alessia, a photographer specialising in Street Art.

19 Kensington Court Place, London W8 5BJ gallery19.com Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Disabled access: yes gallery19kensington gallery19

Gallery 19 represents a small stable of painters with highly individual yet complementary styles. Over the years the gallery collection has grown to include architectural bookends, leather bound journals, house portraiture and out-of-print books on the Royal Borough.

HACKELBURY FINE ART SEEING OURSELVES

JAPAN HOUSE LONDON DESIGN DISCOVERIES: TOWARDS A DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN

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In this solo exhibition ‘Seeing Ourselves’ Sharon Walters creates intricate hand-assembled collages and cut-outs honouring Black women - their history, culture and identity. She explores themes of identity and representation and creates multi-layered portraits in which she, literally and metaphorically, opens up space. These portraits provide a portal and centre those who are often excluded and unheard in mainstream Western media.

What does design mean to you? Visit the exhibition at Japan House London, where Japan’s leading creators share inspirational designs spanning disciplines, regions and eras.

While Japan is synonymous with exemplary design, it is yet to have a dedicated national museum of design. This exhibition invites seven major designers, from filmmakers to architects, to consider what they would select for a permanent collection of design treasures.

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4 Launceston Place, London W8 5RL hackelbury.co.uk Tue-Sat | 10am-5pm Disabled access: yes

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101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA JapanHouseLondon.uk Mon-Sat | 10am-8pm Sun | 12 noon-6pm Disabled access: yes JapanHouseLDN JapanHouseLDN JapanHouseLDN

KENSINGTON GARDENS

Once part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens offers a mix of old and new park pastimes and green space.

Kensington Gardens, London W2 2UH royalparks.org.uk Disabled access: yes

Get your fix of contemporary art and architecture at the Serpentine Galleries, marvel at the history of Kensington Palace or admire the splendour of the Albert Memorial. In the Diana Memorial Playground, kids will enjoy the huge wooden pirate ship, sensory trail and play sculptures, inspired by the adventures of fictional park hero, Peter Pan.

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Find details of upcoming tour dates on The Royal Parks Website.

ALDO QUAGLIOTTI - BREAKING SYMMETRY

My eyes are two full circles, they start and end with me floating in confined rectangles switching scenery, breaking symmetry my mouth, a urban cauldron gives back the untold leaves rushing through the smog thrives in cooking recipes morphing like graffiti on the wall my hands strum a melody the city horning in my thoughts and i realise i’ve changed idea forevermore

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LEIGHTON HOUSE

MARIE JOSE GALLERY

OPERA HOLLAND PARK

The former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896), from its first construction in the 1860s up until shortly before Leighton’s death, his studio-house on the edge of Holland Park was a constant preoccupation.

Absorbing large amounts of his time, money and effort, the house combined spaces for living, working and entertaining and the display of Leighton’s collections. Regularly featured in the press, his home came to embody the idea of how a great artist should live.

12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ rbkc.gov.uk/museums

Marie Jose Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and platform representing emerging and established artists from across the world. The gallery endeavours to act as a platform - a stage upon which the stories of today’s gifted artists can be told, whilst bridging the gap between the physical and virtual spheres of modern experience connecting people with art from around the world.

16 Victoria Grove, London W8 5RW, UK mariejosegallery.com

An extraordinary three-month summer festival.

Ilchester Place, London W8 6LU operahollandpark.com

Surrounded by the beautiful formal gardens and wilded woodlands of Holland Park, our canopied open-air auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy critically acclaimed opera in the heart of London.

Disabled access: yes Wed-Mon | 10am-5:30pm Last admission 4:30pm leightonsambournemuseums leightonHouse_ leightonhouse

Tue-Sat | 10am-5pm Disabled access: yes mariejosegallery

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RICHARD YOUNG GALLERY

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Richard Young Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting the work of Richard Young.

Founded in 2008 by Susan and Richard Young and located in the heart of Kensington, the Richard Young Gallery has quickly become the foremost contemporary photography gallery in West London.

4 Holland Street, London W8 4LT richardyounggallery.co.uk

‘Fractals’ is a transcendental art exhibition that celebrates the profound interplay between sculpture, jewellery, and the elemental energy shaping our world. As you absorb the intricate craftsmanship of our jewellery collection adorned with rare gems and precious metals, consider the deeper connections that bind us to the earth and one another.

26 Thackeray Street, London W8 5ET russojewels.com

Sambourne House is the family home of legendary illustrator Linley Sambourne (1844 – 1910). Sambourne adopted many principles of aesthetic design when decorating his home, painting stylised flowers onto the internal doors, using Morris & Co wallpapers and Japanese embossed wallpapers, and buying pieces of aesthetic movement furniture, including a painted and carved sideboard for the dining room. But the house also reflects his own unique taste, with a sheer density of objects that went against the more restrained aesthetic style.

18 Stafford Terrace, London W8 7BH rbkc.gov.uk/museums

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Wed-Sat | 11am-4pm Disabled access: yes richardyoung110 RichardYoungGY richardyounggallery

Tue-Fri | 12 noon-6pm Disabled access: yes russojewels

Disabled access: no Wed - Sun | 10am-5:30pm Last admission 4:30pm leightonsambournemuseums leightonHouse_ leightonhouse Booking required

THACKERAY GALLERY

Thackeray Gallery was founded in 1968, in Kensington, London. Working exclusively with living British artists, Thackeray Gallery has been been trading for over half a century and is recognised internationally, as one of the leading contemporary art galleries.

18 Thackeray Street, London W8 5ET, UK thackeraygallery.com Tue-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 11am-4pm Disabled access: yes thackeraygallery thackeraygall

ICE HOUSE GALLERY

Originally the Ice House for the Holland Estate, it has been transformed into a well-lit and well equipped contemporary exhibition space which is an ideal for presenting small scale works.

Holland Park, London W8 6LU Subject to park closing times: 11am-7pm during exhibitions

There is an annual programme of exhibitions which runs from spring to autumn.

HIGH STREET KENSINGTON HERITAGE TRAILS

High Street Kensington is not your average high street. Apart from its heritage steeped in fashion, it is also home to two parks: Holland Park (spot a KCAW Public Art Trail piece in Napoleon Garden while listening to the sounds of the Holland Park Opera); and Kensington Gardens - the residence of members of the Royal Family. The street is a multicultural destination where you can visit Japan House to taste incredible sushi, pop by The Design Museum to marvel at the architecture of this impressive building, or walk behind the scenes to find clusters of galleries in the quaint streets like Gallery 19 or Hackelbury Fine Art. These and some lesser-known gems were selected by our Kensington ambassadors for visitors to discover.

High Street Kensington Heritage Trails Anytime Download the trail maps on kcaw.co.uk Brought to you by Opportunity Kensington kcaw.co.uk opportunitykensington

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THE NAPOLEON GARDEN ANANAS BY ANNIE TREVORAH

‘ANANAS’, a striking 3-meter upsidedown pineapple sculpture, comprises six stainless steel pineapple halves radiating from a central hexagonal column. The sculpture’s intricate lasercut lattice design allows visitors to appreciate the scenery through negative spaces, while the colours shift from gold to green in the upper fruit section an the leaves are coated in a rich blue.

The pineapple fruit made its debut in the UK in 1668 and became synonymous with lavish dining tables during the Georgian era. However, its cultivation was challenging and costly and thus the pineapple because an object of pride and envy on the lavish colonial dining tables.

Despite its association with colonialism and slavery, today, the pineapple has evolved to symbolise hospitality, friendship and openness. The artist turned it upside down as a reflection on its past and as a form of a revolution.

Annie Trevorah’s multi-disciplinary practice takes a panoptic and cinematic approach, embracing sculpture, textiles, photography, print, video and sound. Based locally, she holds a MA from the Royal College of Art and was commissioned by Wandsworth Council to produce a public sculpture in Battersea Park, replacing Barbara Hepworth’s ‘Single Form’ whilst on loan.

She was also awarded the Chianciano Biennale 2022 Prize for Photography and

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Digital Art and is a recipient of ICAC Art Critics Award.

Reflecting on socio dynamic interplay between humans and non-humans, her work communicates connectivity, entanglement and mutation and is grounded with concerns around society, justice and political comment. An emphasis on metamorphosis provokes a playful approach to her making as she re-imagines future worlds and new mythologies, while her interest in human–plant interconnectivity leads her to weave and merge linked evolutionary and reproductive processes into her work.

Trevorah uses an array of materials and vivid colours, regularly drawing on the ecosystem to provide living sculptures. Strong bodily references expose connections between various manifestations of freedom and containment, control, tension and incongruity and her work often reveals fluidity within structure.

This year she has been selected for the coveted Arte Laguna prize exhibition at Arsenal Nord, Venice and secured another commission from Fulham Palace, supported by Arts Council England.

High Street Kensington Art Trail supported by Opportunity Kensington.

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Napoleon Garden, Holland Park, London W8 6LU Disabled access: yes annietrevorahsculptor annietrevorah.com 14 June - 30 August 2024 Park Opening Hours: Dusk till dawn KCAW art trail would not be possible without the support of Kensington + Chelsea Council.

LETISAH GROSVENOR - MAKE SPACE Backstreets, clean air, Tedworth Square.

Walking fast, rushing past, get there.

Out of time, early or late.

You’ll just have to wait.

Sloane Square, stop.

Take it all in.

Sat on a sofa, You overheard her, Talking about tables, reading all the labels.

Kings Road icon; busy, busy, bustle!

Or are you just on the school run hustle.

Hungry and tired, a little wired, Take the lambs home.

Chelsea Manor Street, Your side street, retreat, You gave birth here, Without fear.

The girls grow, places pop up and go.

Big bangs, bright lights, Shiver on the river, Tulips at St Luke’s.

Art and culture, Little vultures, Squeezing through the tourists on Exhibition Road.

Great, green, spaces, Tied up laces, Lying lucky in the lush, Scaffolds that glimmer, you wait to catch the bus.

Innovation, the new generation, Make space, save face We all need to grow.

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KENSINGTON UN COVERED. Experience Kensington audio tours Discover the historic and vibrant neighbourhood and its parks at your own pace with narrated tours that bring Kensington’s past and present to life, highlighting royal heritage, architectural marvels, and green hotspots.

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AN INSPIRING NEW WORKSPACE POWERED BY SMART TECHNOLOGIES, EVERYDAY WELLBEING AND PEOPLE-CENTRED DESIGN.

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12. PURDY HICKS GALLERY 13. ROYAL ALBERT HALL 14. ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART 15. ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY 16. SERPENTINE 17. ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS 18. ROBERT FREW LTD 19. SCIENCE MUSEUM 20. THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHIC STUDIES 21. KENSINGTON GARDENS (PUBLIC ART TRAIL - GERHARD RICHTER)

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24 THURLOE PLACE CLOSING THE GREEN GAP - ‘THE SMALLEST EVER RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW GARDEN.‚ BY GROW TO KNOW

Photo by Seb Barros

Grow to Know, the not-for-profit born through guerrilla gardening in the moments following the Grenfell Tower fire, brought its activism to Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 by exhibiting the ‘smallest ever Chelsea Flower Show garden’ - Closing the Green Gap. Closing the Green Gap tackles the growing divide and disparity in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, intended to highlight the reality of nature access beyond the gates of RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Positioned in the UK’s most affluent borough, North Kensington is one of the most impacted communities by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis, the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, and many other socio-environmental injustices.

In what is a relatively small borough (143,900 residents), the wealth and outcomes gap continues to widen, while poverty and deprivation, and their impact, continue to deepen. This is most emphasised by the average life expectancy difference within the

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borough—nearly a 20 year difference, as reported most recently by K+C Foundation: Poverty and Prosperity in K+C: A Deepening Divide.

Grow to Know are changemakers aiming to cultivate creative, cultural and community nature access and action to inspire change.

“Building the smallest ever Chelsea Flower Show garden to highlight inequality and lack of access to nature was to make a statement in the world renowned and high profile RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It’s important that bridges are built to support the most in need and we’re on a mission to close that gap to ensure that everyone has access to beautiful, healing, good quality, safe space.” - Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Founder and Creative Director of Grow to Know.

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24 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2LD Disabled access: yes growtoknow.world manliketaysh

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19 EXHIBITION ROAD STELE BY GUS FARNES

‘Stele’ created with the use of latest 3D printing technology, is a figurative sculpture of inspired by 3D scans of standing stones from ancient sites. The artist, using 3D modelling software, composed the sculpture by manipulating each scan, scaling them and moving into position to replicate an stone figure of 244cm in height rendered with jesmonite and sand, reminiscent of the ‘Stone Henge’.

Gus Farnes has shown work publicly participating in solo and group shows nationally, most notably with Sotheby’s, OHSH Central and Thompson’s Gallery in London. Farnes’ sculptures have been acquired for private collections throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States.

19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HE Disabled access: yes gusfarnes gusfarnes.co.uk 24/7 14 June - 30 August 2024

“Whilst creating the piece I was thinking about how the activities of the ancestors have influenced the way we live today and journeys of the people and the stones they quarried.”

Gus Farnes is a British artist working within a contemplative domain, fomented by human activity and the social milieu. Led by interests in history, the natural world and identity Farnes sculpts using materials sampled from his local situation – remnants from a landscape, prehistoric monuments, organic matter and found objects are collaged using digital and analogue processes giving rise to figurative forms.

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CADOGAN CONTEMPORARY

Established in 1980, Cadogan Contemporary is a truly independent art gallery representing both British and international artists.

From hyperrealism to pure abstraction, the gallery’s selection is eclectic but retains an enduring identity.

DRAYTON ARMS

Lovely little studio theatre above a gorgeous pub, always showing something new.

87 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD cadogancontemporary.com Tue-Fri | 11am-6pm Sat | 11am-5pm Disabled access: yes cadogancontemporary cadogancontemporary

153 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 OLJ thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk draytonarmsSW5 draytonarmsSW5 DraytonArmsTheatre

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EVERARD READ LONDON LUCINDA MUDGE | DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT‘S GOING ON?

Established in South Africa is 1913, Everard Read is the leading gallery for modern and contemporary art from South Africa. The group has galleries in London, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Franschhoek.

Mudge’s paintings are infused with a kindred vitality and spirit as her vases.

Foliage, feathers, abstract shapes and symbols cascade down her canvases or swirl with dizzying energy.

Mon-Thu | 10am-6pm Fri | 10am - 5pm Sat | 12 noon - 4pm Disabled access: yes

Presenting an exhibition of new ceramic vases and paintings by South African artist, Lucinda Mudge.

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With their luxuriant glazes and intricate detail, the collection of vases encompasses all of life, revealing the artist’s witty, outrageous and provocative musings.

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80 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HR everardlondon.com

Exhibit A London is a unique concept which combines the romance of oldfashioned window shopping with the convenience of buying online.

The concept stems from a long history of artists featured in and creating windows, including Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns and Salvador Dali.

36 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ND exhibitalondon.com The window is open for viewing 24/7 Disabled access: yes exhibitalondon exhibitalondon

“We believe in connecting artists with likeminded institutions where their art can be viewed from a different perspective outside the established arenas of the art world” says founder Lee Wheeler.

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THE EXHIBITIONIST HOTEL MY FAVOURITE CITY BY MICHAEL WALLNER

The Exhibitionist Hotel is a constantly evolving artwork. The hotel curator, Vestalia Chilton, has worked on a range of projects to bring colour and adventure to the walls of the Art Corridors, the Bar and Reception galleries downstairs, and a total takeover of the sister hotel, The Gainsborough, opposite the road by artist Sasha Bowles inspired by the age of Enlightenment and the collections of the museums next door such as the Natural History Museum and the V&A.

“I love the challenge of finding a different way of presenting the world around me, whether it’s the quest to find the extraordinary views, strange angles and fantastic shapes, or the search for the most unusual materials to work with.”

Alongside the exhibition, the Exhibitionist Hotel will host Aishwarya Gupta’s new book ‘The World Through My Eyes’ launch event on 25 June.

This exhibition by Michael Wallner celebrates the beauty of London through the shapes, outlines and colours that define its character. London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Paris, Singapore, Miami, and Dubai all feature in this show. .

Before becoming a full-time artist Michael spent more than twenty years in the television industry working on entertainment programs, talk shows, documentaries, animations and a children’s novel. He even had a job writing poetry about pirates.

But creating original and innovative art was always his true passion and one of his favourite things about being an artist is experimenting.

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8-10 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2EA theexhibitionisthotel.com Disabled access: yes Open 24/7

the_exhibitionist_hotel Poetry Night: Tue 25 June | 6pm-9pm Make sure to RSVP as tickets will be very popular! Visit our website kcaw.co.uk

GOETHE-INSTITUT LONDON

The Goethe-Institut is Germany’s cultural institute with a global reach. It promotes knowledge of the German language, fosters international cultural dialogue, and conveys a comprehensive image of contemporary Germany.

The programme at the Goethe-Institut London includes talks, film screenings, workshops and language classes. These events, as well as the institute’s library and adjacent cafe, are open to all.

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS

Part of a worldwide network, the Institut Français in London encourages crosscultural exchange and presents the best of French culture.

Enjoy the Institut-wide offer: French courses (online and at the venue), film screenings, library collections, kids activities, festivals, talks and concerts.

LOOP GENERATION LOTTIE STODDART

Loop Generation, Chelsea’s favourite pre-loved designer fashion concept store, and the nomadic gallery THE TAGLI present an exhibition of works by London-based artist Lottie Stoddart.

Her diverse artistry includes painting, ceramics, textiles, animation, and creative writing. These practices exist as stories which are then condensed, cutup, distorted, layered and repositioned to create versions and inversions of themselves.

50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PH goethe.de/uk Mon-Fri | 8:30am-9:30pm Sat | 9am–5pm Disabled access: yes goetheinstitut_london GI_London1 goethe.institut.london

17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT institut-francais.org.uk Mon-Tue | 5pm-9pm Weds-Sun | 10am-9pm Disabled access: yes ifru_london ifru_london institutfrancaislondon

171-175 Draycott Avenue, London SW3 3AJ loop-generation.com Mon-Sat | 10:30am-6pm Sun | 11:30am-5pm loopgeneration loopgeneration

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

PURDY HICKS GALLERY

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most-visited natural history museum in Europe.

Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD nhm.ac.uk

Visitors can enjoy its galleries, exhibitions, events and education programmes with free entry and fascinating content for all ages.

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Purdy Hicks Gallery shows estab­lished and emerging artists, with a focus on painting and photography.

25 Thurloe Street, London SW7 2LQ purdyhicks.com

Mon-Sun | 10am-5:50pm (last entry 5:30pm)

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ROYAL ALBERT HALL

The Royal Albert Hall is the world’s most famous stage.

The world’s leading figures in music, dance, sport and politics have appeared on its stage since it opened in 1871, and now over 1.7 million people enjoy live experiences there every year, with millions more experiencing events through broadcasts, recordings and new media channels.

The iconic venue is open to the public during the day through tours of the building, live music in Verdi, and free exhibitions, and is home to the Elgar Room, a state-of-the art small-scale performance space.

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ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

The Royal College of Art, ranked the number one university of art and design in the world, presents RCA2024 to the public from 20 June to 4 August.

RCA2024 encompasses the work of postgraduate students from the four schools of Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design, featuring an international student cohort of emerging artists, designers, architects and creatives.

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY EARTH PHOTO 2024

SERPENTINE SERPENTINE PAVILION 2024

Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU rca.ac.uk royalcollegeofart rca RCA.London 20 June - 4 August

Geography has never been more important in helping us to understand our rapidly changing world. The Society is dedicated to the advancement of geographical science and its application to the challenges facing the world’s people, places and environments. As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences. We are here to inspire your journeys in geography, wherever you are.

1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR rgs.org

Since 2000, Serpentine has invited internationally renowned and emerging architects to create their first completed structure in England.

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Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies have been selected to design the 23rd Pavilion. Titled ‘Archipelagic Void’, the Pavilion is envisioned as a unique void characterised by a constellation of smaller, adaptable structures strategically positioned on the Serpentine South lawn.

rgs_ibg rgs_ibg rgs.ibg Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm Please use our entrance on Exhibition Road

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ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS CAUGHT IN THE ACT

ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS CREATIVE FIGURES FROM RANDOM OBJECTS

‘Caught in the Act’ is a solo exhibition

by Madi Acharya-Baskerville which complements her outdoor sculpture ‘The Double Act’ on the terrace of The Royal Society of Sculptors. AcharyaBaskerville has invited artist Sarah Ryder to engage in the spirit of ‘Caught in the Act’. The pair will be in conversation with curator and writer Jes Fernie on 27 June, 6:30pm

Take inspiration from Madi AcharyaBaskerville’s new sculpture featuring two dancing figures made from reclaimed materials to build your own exciting sculptures and figures using random objects.

Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RA sculptors.org.uk Tue-Sun | 11am-6pm Disabled access: yes royal_sculptors Royal_Sculptors Event 27 June | 6:30pm

Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RA sculptors.org.uk Tue-Sun | 11am-6pm Disabled access: yes royal_sculptors Royal_Sculptors Drop-in workshop 29 June | 12 noon-1:30pm + 2:30pm-4pm

ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS FABRIC SCULPTURE PLAYGROUND

Be inspired by the work of artist Sarah Ryder and join us to experiment with pattern, texture and structure by weaving and shaping recycled materials in this collaborative art project.

Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RA sculptors.org.uk Tue-Sun | 11am-6pm Disabled access: yes royal_sculptors Royal_Sculptors Drop in workshop 22 June | 12 noon - 1:30pm + 2:30pm-4 pm

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ROBERT FREW LTD ELENA CECCHINATO LANGUAGES AS IMAGES

Robert Frew Ltd is pleased to partner with Elena Cecchinato (for the second time in as many years) to present her exhibition “Languages as Images” exploring the space between the verbal and the visual with an array of original and printed works on paper.

8 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2RX, UK robertfrew.com Disabled access: Yes Mon to Fri 10-6 Sat 11-5 robertfrew_ltd

SCIENCE MUSEUM

The Science Museum is part of the Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums that share a world-class collection providing an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe.

Over the last century the Science Museum, has grown in scale and scope, inspiring visitors with exhibitions covering topics as diverse as robots, codebreaking, cosmonauts and superbugs. The Science Museum was named a winner of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for 2020.

Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD sciencemuseum.org.uk Wed-Sun | 10am-6pm (last entry 5.45pm) Disabled access: yes Booking required sciencemuseum sciencemuseum sciencemuseumlondon

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THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHIC STUDIES SEEING BEYOND THE VEIL

Ireland-based artist Clare Ormerod’s work seeks to harness an ancient tradition of feminine wisdom and craft, and its ability to speak timeless truths. This exhibition at The College of Psychic Studies invites you to tune into the divine feminine and its ultimate connectedness.

16 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2EB collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/ whats-on 16 May – 30 July 2024 Mon-Fri | 11am-5pm Disabled access: yes thecollegeofpsychicstudies Psychic_Studies The College of Psychic Studies

THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHIC STUDIES DRAWING + EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

In this in-person workshop at The College of Psychic Studies, artist Clare Ormerod invites you to explore the creative power of nature through fibre, mark-making and embroidery.

Clare Ormerod’s artwork is currently on show in an exhibition at the College. You will enjoy an opportunity to explore it during this workshop.

16 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2EB collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/ whats-on Mon-Fri | 11am-5pm Disabled access: yes thecollegeofpsychicstudies Psychic_Studies The College of Psychic Studies Workshop | 22 June | 2-5pm

SOUTH KENSINGTON CURATED TOUR OF BLUE PLAQUES

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Exhibition Road is London’s home of arts and science connecting the Serpentine Galleries with the V&A South Kensington; Dora House - the home of the Royal Society of Sculptors - is just one of many historical buildings nearby.

Our team of KCAW ambassadors has put together a trail of blue plaques that mark the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Find them all!

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South Kensington Blue Plaques Tour Anytime Download the SK Blue Plaques Tour Map on kcaw.co.uk discover.south.kensington kcaw.co.uk

KENSINGTON GARDENS STRIP-TOWER BY GERHARD RICHTER

Image: STRIP-TOWER (2023) by Gerhard Richter © 2024, Gerhard Richter, Prudence Cuming Associates

A new large-scale public work at Serpentine South by Gerhard Richter, STRIP-TOWER (2023) expands on the artist’s six–decade exploration of painting, photography, digital reproduction and abstraction.

Richter began developing his series of ‘Strip Paintings’ in 2010, inspired by an earlier ‘squeegee painting’ titled ‘Abstract Painting 724-4’ (1990). This painting was then photographed, scanned, digitally manipulated, and divided into two strips, then four, eight, sixteen and thirty-two. The vertical strips of the painting were stretched across horizontally and laminated onto aluminium and covered with Perspex.

‘STRIP-TOWER’ employs a similar method, in which colourful striped ceramic tiles form a dense composition covering two perpendicular panels.

The intersecting panels create a cross section that visitors can stand within.

Gerhard Richter’s artist book ‘Pattern’ was the first manifestation of this fractal method. The book shows Richter’s experiment of taking an image of his ‘Abstract Painting [CR: 724-4]’ and dividing it vertically up to 4096 strips.

This methodology led to 8190 thinner strips which are then mirrored and repeated. The outcome is 221 patterns which are published on 246 double page images. ‘Pattern’ is one of many outstanding artist books Richter has

produced over the last couple of years.

‘STRIP-TOWER’ builds on Richter’s ongoing interest in the idea of reflections, its glossy tiles subtly mirroring the viewer and the surroundings of the Royal Parks. This new commission is the latest in a longstanding series of significant public presentations in the Royal Parks since Serpentine’s foundation in 1970.

Kensington Gardens, Serpentine South Gallery Disabled access: yes serpentineuk www.serpentinegalleries.org/ whats-on/gerhard-richter-striptower 25 April-20 October 2024

In his multi-layered oeuvre, Gerhard Richter (b. 1932 in Dresden) deals with fundamental questions of painting.

Among the numerous honours he has received in his career are the Golden Lion at the 47th Venice Biennale and the Praemium Imperiale Prize, Tokyo, both awarded in 1997. In 2006 the Gerhard Richter Archive at the Dresden State Art Collections was founded.

Richter’s many solo exhibitions have included Tate, London, (1991, 2011); Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin (1986, 2012); MoMA, New York, (2002); The Met Breuer, New York (2020); The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (2022) among many other institutions. He lives and works in Cologne.

This new large-scale work by one of the most significant artists living today is the latest in a long-standing series of significant public presentations by the Serpentine Gallery in The Royal Parks since Serpentine’s foundation in 1970.

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ARUNIMA KUMAR DANCE COMPANY

BOUSFIELD ART SHOW AND ART AUCTION

Award winning Arunima Kumar Dance Company (AKDC) is the UK’s largest Kuchipudi institution and leading South Asian dance company focusing on promoting Kuchipudi and the best of Indian classical dance, music, art and culture to global audiences.

Sheridan Court Barkston Gardens, London SW5 0ET arunimakumar.com

Come and join the local community to celebrate over 400 pieces of Bousfield student artwork. The event will include an auction of local artists’ work and live music, food and refreshments!

Bousfield Primary School, Boltons Place London SW5 0DJ bousfieldprimaryschool.co.uk

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The students are using the painting styles of Peter Blake, Rembrandt, and Chardin to inspire their own artwork using a variety of paints – poster paint, watercolours, powder paint and acrylic.

EMPRESS STUDIOS ARTIST OPEN STUDIOS

Empress Studios is a creative workspace set across four townhouses in Earls Court.

11 Empress Place, London SW6 1TT empress-studios.co.uk

Artists and creatives from Empress Studios will open their doors to the public over the weekend, showcasing their works across painting, sculpture, drawing, stone carvings, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and more.

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For more information about the artists taking part, please follow socials or email: hello@thisisprojekt.com

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FINBOROUGH THEATRE KAFKA

Founded in 1980, the multi-awardwinning Finborough Theatre, led by Artistic Director Neil McPherson, presents plays and music theatre, concentrated exclusively on thought provoking text-based new writing, as well as rediscovering genuinely neglected works from the 19th and 20th centuries.

During KCAW, we will be showing Kafka, a one-man show commemorating the life of the great writer on the centenary of his death.

THE COMMUNITY HUB ART CLASS

A weekly art class with Community Hub Artist in Residence, wallpaper and printmaker Deborah Bowness.

118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED finboroughtheatre.co.uk Tue-Sat | 7:30pm Sat-Sun | 3pm Disabled access: no finboroughtheatre finborough finboroughtheatre

1a Aisgill Avenue, London W14 9NF theearlscourtdevelopmentcompany.com/whats-on/the-community-hub Tue | 5:30-7:30pm

3 ASTWOOD MEWS ARTIST OPEN STUDIO

Natalya Lobanova is an artist, author, and regular New Yorker cartoonist.

3 Astwood Mews, London SW7 4DE arunimakumar.com

Guests are welcome to join her in her studio to learn more about her process and shop a selection of exclusive limited edition prints made especially for KCAW.

Disabled access: no natalyalobanova 20-28 June Mon-Fri | 12 noon-8pm 22 + 23 June | 12 noon-4pm

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BEATRIX POTTER GLOBE PETER RABBIT SHOW

OLD BROMPTON GALLERY

Join us on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June to bring the beloved tale of Peter Rabbit brought to life on stage.

South Bolton Gardens, London SW5 0DJ earlscourtcommunitytrust.com/ earls-courtiers

A heartwarming production by the little ones at The Earl’s Courtiers on the stage of the Beatrix Potter Globe, this event is their moment to shine and delve into the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit, right on the site of Beatrix Potter’s former home.

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Founded in April 2015, Old Brompton Gallery is a new fresh space in South West London, presenting exhibitions by established and emerging artists.

Located in a modern space “Old Brompton” has established it’s own unique character.

The Gallery showcases artists of international standing, whilst also introducing and supporting artists at earlier stages in their career. With works in various media, from painting and photography to three-dimensional objects,the artists are encouraged to use the space creatively and take advantage of the large front window of the gallery with imaginative installations.

BROMPTON CEMETERY

Brompton Cemetery is one of London’s famed ‘Magnificent Seven’ – a series of spectacular cemeteries that were created to ease overcrowding in Victorian London.

Nestled amidst the cemetery’s trees and wildflowers are over 35,000 gravestones and monuments.

Some of the period’s most eminent individuals were laid to rest here – from feminist icon Emmeline Pankhurst to pioneering doctor, John Snow.

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238 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 0DE oldbromptongallery.com Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat-Sun | By appointment Disabled access: yes oldbromptongallery

Old Brompton Road, London SW5 9JE royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/ brompton-cemetery Daily | 7am-8pm (pedestrian gate) Disabled access: yes theroyalparks

WARWICK ROAD YOUNG ARTISTS BY ALISON JACKSON + THE ART OF CHANGE BY LUCY OATES

See the free ‘YOUNG LOCAL ARTISTS’ portrait installation supported by Kensington & Chelsea Foundation and Rockspring Charitable Trust, in partnership with Young K&C located on Warwick Road, in situ with KCAW floor mural by artist Lucy Oates, painted last year and titled ‘The Art Of Change’.

One of the first things commuters will see when they emerge from the Warwick Road exit of Earl’s Court Underground Station is a vast display of portraits shot by youngsters who are part of YOUNG LOCAL ARTISTS, a photography programme founded and run by BAFTA and multi-award-winning artist Alison Jackson and supported

by Kensington & Chelsea Foundation and Rockspring Charitable Trust, in partnership with Young K&C The portraits captured during the programme culminate in a major public installation in partnership with The Earls Court Development Company.

The installation is part of a wider programme of art at Earls Court, central to a vision to Bring the Wonder Back which will enliven the area as a destination and celebrate the creative talent of the local communities.

Previous installations at this space include Baker and Borowski’s Pleasure Garden and Azarra Amoy’s Stars of Earl’s Court.

All the portraits were taken by young people aged 4-24 who are part of the YOUNG LOCAL ARTISTS programme and live in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Many of them had never held a camera before joining the initiative which inspires, educates, and provides mentorship and opportunities.

The Art of Change by Lucy Oates

Warwick Road, Earls Court Disabled access: yes alisonjacksonartist dayin.yourlife dayinyourlife.co.uk overnite.oates lucyoates.com 24/7 From April 2024

In June 2023 as part of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week, West London mural artist and winner of the 2020 Chelsea Arts Club Trustee Award, Lucy Oates along with the local community painted a large multi-coloured floor mural on Warwick Road Apron. Lucy’s artwork was been inspired by a wish to transform ordinary spaces into a bright, playful area for people to spend time at and enjoy.

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GALLERY 286

Gallery 286 is a private art gallery situated in a Victorian terraced house in Earl’s Court.

Having found the property in 1996 and realised its potential as a home/studio/ gallery, Jonathan Ross and his wife, the painter/sculptor Camilla Shivarg, spent a year and a half restoring what is one of the few remaining complete period houses on the road and creating somewhere they could live and work and hold exhibitions.

286 Earl’s Court Road, London SW5 9AS gallery286.com Disabled access: yes

Initially the plan was to show Shivarg ‘s work and the holographic artists with whom Ross has been involved for many years but they soon broadened their remit to include work by a wide variety of artists we admire.

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I am pluridisciplinary artist with a background in creative writing, based at Empress Studios (SW6)- working and living in the area since 1993. I use printmaking and specifically nature printing to interrogate the place we hold in this world of ours and how we are but a part of nature. In my practice I extend the idea of the matrix to surfaces either found or created , often printing in nature or from natural objects. This puts the process at the centre of my project and shows how everything, including humans, is a fragment of the natural world . I am also the founder of the EMPRESS SALON, a community building initiative to connect artists to new audiences and create opportunities to skillshare at a local level.

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DUKE OF YORK SQUARE ON KING’S ROAD LOVE CONTINUUM BY YONI ALTER

‘Love Continuum’ is a larger-thanlife sculpture by artist Yoni Ater that celebrates the most important human emotion. Playful and interactive, the sculpture challenges visitors to explore an abstract squiggly line, that morphs into ‘Love’ when viewed from the right perspective.

‘Love Continuum’ is displayed at Duke of York Square, on the King’s Road, the one-time stomping ground of The Beatles with their anthem ‘All You Need Is Love’.

Alter is known for his colourful, out-ofthe-box ideas that add a sense of joy and play with scale. He has collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld, the NYC Marathon, Hermes and Tate, among many others. Guided by experimentation and semiotics, Alter passionately seeks new ways of creating visual representations, working across sculpture, painting, print, and digital media.

A self-confessed Chromatophilic (lover of colour), his designs and graphic works are full of optimism and brightness.

Alter studied Art and Design before completing his MA in Graphic Design at the University of the Arts, London, and the city ceaselessly functions as a source of inspiration. His debut London show at Kemistry Gallery creatively abstracted London architecture and the surrounding urban landscape. Alter synthesises sharp silhouettes, bold colouring, and Pop Art iconography, reflecting the seductive creative vibe of London city.

Duke of York Square, London, SW3 2BF Disabled access: yes yonialter yoniishappy.com 24/7 14 June-30 August 2024 This sculpture is supported by Cadogan, principal sponsor of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week.

Chelsea and Knightsbridge Art Trails are supported by Cadogan, Kings Road Partnership, Knightsbridge Partnership

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186 PAVILION ROAD TUTTI FRUTTI BY CHARLOTTE COLBERT

Monumental sculpture ‘Tutti Frutti’ by Charlotte Colbert draws inspiration from ‘Stoned Ape Theory’ that suggests our stone-age ancestors ate their way to higher consciousness by consuming mind-altering foods, thus leading to the development of language, imagination, the arts, philosophy, science, and all human cultural endeavours. Forming part of Colbert’s installation ‘Dreamland Sirens’ curated by Simon de Pury and UTA, ‘Tutti Frutti’ was shown during Frieze London and for KCAW will be hosted among the artisan and gourmet retailers and restaurants on picturesque Pavilion Road.

Charlotte Colbert is a multi-awardwinning filmmaker and multi-media artist who the Evening Standard dubbed “a natural born magician.” A creative force whose directorial feature film work was praised by the New York Times and won the Golden Leopard for Best First Picture, she has been described as “the lovechild of Salvador Dali and Emily Dickinson.”

She has collaborated with the likes of Cillian Murphy, Malcolm McDowell, Rupert Everett, Lily Cole, Clint Mansell, Omar Sy and Eric Cantona to name a few.

Her work has strong philosophical undertones and often questions narrative, time, identity, dreams and the unconscious. The surreal and fantastical become a way to look at our world afresh and find the space to question and reimagine.

“We have in us the power of intuition, the power of connecting to the unseen, which can be very powerful. I think we are all mediums, and that artists are the ultimate mediums and Charlotte is definitely one.”

- Simon de Pury

“Colbert conjures fantastical worlds by blending the boundaries between reality and imagination,” writes the Design Museum.

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186 Pavilion Road, London SW3 2BF colbertcharlotte charlottecolbert.com 27/7 14 June-30 August 2024 Chelsea and Knightsbridge Art Trails are supported by Cadogan, Kings Road Partnership, Knightsbridge Partnership

SLOANE SQUARE LIVING LONDON BY AMY JACKSON

‘Living London’, created by Amy Jackson is not only a beautiful public art sculpture. A living, breathing moss garden, crafted from sustainable materials, the living bio-filter will sequester carbon, absorb pollution, and enhance urban biodiversity. It will proudly sit on Sloane Square, framing the current green transformation of Sloane Street.

A lesson in living art; the whole process of its creation and life cycle is life-enhancing – with community engagement (‘moss-growing community-workshops’ - driving engagement and appreciation for art’s role in sustainability) the installation will be accompanied by a series of workshops for children in the local area, invited to be part of the build and maintenance of the piece.

Inspired by sacred geometry, ‘Living London’s’ circular form represents the divine unity of everything in our universe.

Imparting a deeper appreciation for our interconnectedness with the planet and showcasing the power of art to create positive change. Visitors are reminded to pause, reflect and breathe amidst the bustle of city life.

Jacqueline Amy Jackson is known for her darkly humorous works, which tread lightly and consciously on the planet despite their sharply critical social and

environmental undertones. Jackson is commonly considered a conceptual artist traversing a myriad of mediums to explore tragedies of the human condition in the hyper-capitalist era.

She reveals unseen truths and camouflages hidden messages into her minimalist and meticulous acts and objects. Her most notable work Cleaning Squares, referencing mental health and the state of the environment, has seen thousands of ephemeral squares appear around the world since 2005.

Other works engage with topics such as climate change, consumerism and social inequality, often imagining and bringing to life future dystopias.

Sloane Square, London SW1W 8SB Disabled access: yes thisisamyjackson thisisamyjackson.com 14 June - 31 August 2024 Chelsea and Knightsbridge Art Trails are supported by Cadogan, Kings Road Partnership, Knightsbridge Partnership

“All art is political and most artists want to change something in the world… to spur action,” Jackson once commented, a statement that reflects her vision of using art as a tool to inspire change.

Jackson was previously a Board member of Waterlow Residents and is a charity Trustee. She is an ambassador of the Diversity Project, founded the Asset Owner Diversity Charter and in 2023 committed to giving away 50% of all profits made from her art in life and in death.

A limited series of 30 miniature Living London’s will also be available for sale from June 2024.

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CADOGAN HALL

Set in a fantastic location in the heart of Chelsea, just minutes from Sloane Square tube station, Cadogan Hall has become one of London’s leading concert venues.

5 Sloane Terace, London SW1X 9DQ cadoganhall.com Disabled access: yes cadoganhall cadoganhall cadoganhall

CHELSEA OLD TOWN HALL A JOURNEY OF COLOURS

CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN

Marinella Pashova is a London / Kensington-based abstract artist and a Jazz/Latin singer. She is presenting her vibrant, vivid work at KCAW for the third year. This time in a great venue, the Library Gallery (The Queen Victoria Gallery) at Chelsea Old Town Hall. In her second SOLO exhibition in London ‘A Journey in Colours’, art admirers will learn about Pashova’s journey through life and art and music, expressed in colours.

King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE

Sitting on the Thames Embankment, and sheltered by high walls, Chelsea Physic Garden is one of the oldest and most respected botanic gardens in Europe.

It is the oldest in London, and only surpassed in age, in England, by Oxford Botanic Garden.

66 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HS chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Founded in 1673 by The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London for its apprentices to study medicinal plants and their uses, it became one of the most important centres of botany and plant exchange in the world. Chelsea Physic Garden’s plant collection is unique in being the only botanic garden collection focused on medicinal, herbal and useful plants.

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HILL HOUSE SCHOOL RECENT WORK

Recent paintings and drawings by the children at Hill House School.

Founders’ Hall, 2 Radnor Walk, London SW3 4BN hillhouseschool.co.uk Sun 26 June | 10am - 4pm Disabled access: no hillhouseschoolchelsea hillhouseschoolchelsea 22 – 29 June 22 June | 12 noon-4pm 29 June | 10am-2pm + 24-28 June by appointment please call 020 7584 1331

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

GLADWELL & PATTERSON

Holy Trinity Church, named ‘The Cathedral of the Arts and Crafts’ by Sir John Betjeman, is a veritable jewel box of stained glass, sculpture and metalwork by some of the best artists and craftsmen of the 19th century: William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and many others.

146 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BZ sloanechurch.org

Gladwell & Patterson is an internationally renowned gallery with a proud history that can be traced back to the mid18th century. Founded in 1746, the gallery’s focus is on fine oil paintings, watercolours, and sculpture - from the 19th century to the present.

5 Beauchamp Place, London SW3 1NG gladwellpatterson.com

Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm Disabled access: yes sloanechurch sloanechurch sloanechurch

Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 11-4pm Disabled access: no gladwellsart Gladwell & Patterson

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NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

The National Army Museum is the leading authority on the history and traditions of the British Army.

Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT nam.ac.uk Tue-Sun | 10am-5.30pm

The NAM free permanent galleries showcase over 2,500 fascinating objects, which examine the history of our Army from the 17th century to the present day.

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The museum’s exhibitions and events share real stories of ordinary people with extraordinary responsibilities and explore the impact that soldiers from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth have had throughout the world.

ROYAL COURT THEATRE

The Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square is the writers’ theatre. It is a leading force in world theatre for cultivating and supporting writers – undiscovered, emerging and established.

Through the writers, the Royal Court is at the forefront of creating restless, alert, provocative theatre about now.

Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS royalcourttheatre.com Disabled access: yes royalcourttheatre royalcourt theroyalcourttheatre

Over 120,000 people visit the theatre each year and thousands more see their work elsewhere through transfers to the West End and New York.

SAATCHI GALLERY BEYOND FASHION

Saatchi Gallery presents ‘Beyond Fashion’, an exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed fashion photographers from around the world.

The works demonstrate how fashion photography has moved past the simple presentation of product lines to reflect on the reality of our lives.

Open to 8 Sept, tickets from £6.

‘Beyond Fashion’ is curated by Nathalie Herschdorfer, Director of Photo Elysée in Lausanne; produced by FEP; and supported by M&C Saatchi Group.

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Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY saatchigallery.com Mon-Sun | 10am-6pm Disabled access: yes saatchi_gallery saatchi_gallery saatchigalleryofficial saatchi_gallery Summer Lates 28 June | 6.30-9pm

TASCHEN

THE FASHION SCHOOL

THE SLOANE CLUB

TASCHEN London is a light-filled haven located in the best loved shopping area of Chelsea. Designed by Philippe Starck, the store offers a range of TASCHEN books at street level, while the basement gallery showcases Limited Editions as well as a rotating roster of artist prints.

Iconic Londoners Naomi Campbell, the Gorrilaz’s Jamie Hewlett, and Marc Newson have all launched their TASCHEN books at this jewel in Duke of York Square.

12 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY taschen.com Mon-Sat | 10am-7pm Sun | 12 noon-6pm Disabled access: limited taschen_ldn taschen

Learn to draw your fashion ideas in our relaxing free workshop using pencils, pastels, paints, inks, collage, different brushes and markers. Can’t draw? You will by the end of the workshop, and those of you who can, here’s an opportunity to build on your skills! Create something you are proud of for your wall, fashion portfolio or maybe a present for someone you love? A completely mindful morning and 100% de-stress guaranteed! No previous experience required, all materials and tools will be provided. All that is needed is your enthusiasm and three hours of your time.

First Floor, 6 Burnsall Street, London, SW3 3ST thefashionschool-uk.com

The Sloane Club is an exclusive and renowned private Members’ Club set in the heart of Chelsea. Offering a vibrant atmosphere with stunning interiors, it provides a unique setting.

52 Lower Sloane Street, London SW1W 8BS sloaneclub.co.uk

Members can enjoy a range of contemporary work spaces, restaurants and bars, a roof terrace, bedrooms and private event spaces.

Add to this a bespoke approach to service, and you have found the perfect space to work, entertain, indulge and unwind in equal measure.

Mon | 10am–5.30pm Tue–Weds | 1–6.30pm Sat | 9am-2pm

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THE GARRISON CHAPEL EYE OF THE COLLECTOR

Eye of the Collector is a unique fair that offers a curated presentation of art and collectible design in dialogue with beautiful architectural surroundings.

The fourth edition of Eye of the Collector will be held at the King’s Foundation at The Garrison Chapel at the Chelsea Barracks, providing a unique setting for collectors to discover carefully selected works from established as well as lesserknown artists.

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An opportunity to visit new artist’s studios, to meet the artists and makers and find out more about their work.

From painters, installation artists, photographers, fashion designers and stylists. Drop by and get to know the artists; a unique opportunity to see, hear about and discuss the work-in-progress that they have been developing.

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The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London SW1W 8BG eyeofthecollector. artsvp.com/a1e2ec/link/ kcaweyeofthecollector.com 26-29 June 2024 VIP Opening Day Wed 26 Jun | by invitation eyeofthecollectorlondon

99 King’s Road, London SW3 4PA illuminateproductions.co.uk Fri 28 | 5-8pm Sat 29 | 12 noon-6pm Sun 30 | 12 noon-5pm illuminating_arts

DEBBIE GOLT - MEETING OF THE CONTINENTS Rivers flow from the highest points to the sea Waters start from their own distinctive taste Meandering through settlements, hamlets, places of people Gushing through ravines, plateaux, places of plants, places of animals Each gathering their own stories, experiences, pictures, special to themselves Minerals in their natural unsmelted forms Fishes going their own way to live their lifespan or be caught and eaten By wildlife or humans, wild in their own way, harnessing it all Watersvital to our continuity be we bird, beast, fish,or human Flowing through survival of pollution Flowing through reservoirs of life Creating energy electrically, technologically Going to their destination deeper depths Unified from North, East, South and West Turned into one from heat, from cold, to common ground Oceans of transit that We have to cross to meet, encounter, expand Wars have been fought above, below and on the seas Lives have been lost in and on and below the seas Pleasures have been found on journeys across the seas, above the seas As we follow our destinies Fela Kutisang ‘Water no got enemy...’We are 70% water We all have blood Which tells its truth of health Which tells nothing of where we live,or our allegiances It’s important to have clarity, to know where we come from It’s vital to find common ground and shared territories It’s not necessary to confront and conflict overthese factors We can learn from the rivers and follow our own directions Gathering strength and form With a shared destination

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A PLACE OF CHARACTER & DISTINCTION Knightsbridge Partnership enhances the unique character of Knightsbridge’s International Centre status, positioning it as a desirable place for residents, visitors, businesses, and employees. It delivers a destination marketing strategy, operating the official website and social channels, raising awareness of the area’s commercial offering, driving footfall, and promoting its 200+ member businesses.

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HOOPER’S COURT SPIRIT OF PLACE BY SIMONE BREWSTER

Simone Brewster’s ‘Spirit of Place’ in collaboration with Amorim, and commissioned by London Design Festival, is an installation of five large scale sculptural vessels made of versatile and sustainable material: cork.

Based in London; the threads that flow throughout her work display a balance of function with beauty, a repurposing of the “ethnic” and the “western” and a continuous playing with scale, materiality and architectural form.

This family of objects, ranging up to 2.5m, represents Amorim’s cork forest at Herdade de Rio Frio, Portugal. As we face the climate crisis, cork is one of the most versatile materials we have available. The future of the cork oak forest will be secured by four key traits: upright expression, drought resistance, regenerative growth and biodiversity conservation. These four characteristics act as the foundation for the visual language of the piece, with Brewster translating each factor into a visual equivalent that can then be experienced and enjoyed in the centre of London.

The creation of ‘Spirit of Place’ was made possible thanks to the material of cork and the support from Amorim - a sustainable family-run farm in Portugal growing and processing, protecting the cork forest.

With special thanks to the engineering consultancy services of Arup. ‘Spirit of Place’ was initially exhibited at London Design Festival in 2023.

Hooper’s Court, Knightsbridge simonebrewster_london simonebrewster.co.uk 14 June-30 August 2024 Brought to you by the Knightsbridge Partnership and the Knightsbridge estate

Simone Brewster is an artist, designer, educator & cultural change-maker. Strongly grounded in craft, Simone uses her creative outputs as her voice, celebrating and sharing windows into varied Black female narratives and histories.

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KRISTIAN LALAJ - UNTITLED In Kensal House, where dreams take flight, A tale of joy and endless light, With golden sunbeams, morning bright, Awakening hopes, a vibrant sight.

Dusty curtains, they part with grace, Revealing beams of sunlight’s embrace, Energies stirring, eager to chase, Adventures waiting in this sacred space.

Mozart’s melodies, sweet and clear, Resound through rooms, eliminating fear, Preparing hearts for a day so dear, Where dreams and aspirations draw near.

Bounding forth, the playground awaits, Crunchy floor beneath, anticipation elevates, Swinging freely, defying earthly weights, Reaching for the sky, conquering the gates.

Now strolling slowly, streets wind around, Concrete challenges where strength is found, A scraped calf, blood dripping to the ground, Yet resilience prevails, a warrior unbound.

Returning home, blessed and content, Family gathered, love’s sweet scent, Drifting on clouds, memories invent, A tapestry of joy, never to relent.

Kensal House, a haven of dreams, Where SPID’s spirit forever gleams, In every heart, its essence streams, A poem of hope, in radiant beams.

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SLOANE STREET THINKING BY EGOR ZIGURA

‘Thinking’ by the Ukrainian artist Egor Zegura explores the internal changing landscape of an individual’s existence, the evolution of personality and perception over time, and the boundary between their interior and exterior worlds.

One of a series of portraits from the series ‘Shift’, ‘Thinking’ is crafted in bronze (a material enabling a range of coloured patinas and oxides) masterfully harnessed to communicate the artist’s vision: one side is calm and poised (one’s exterior), the other undimmed, tumultuous, and pure (one’s inner thoughts and emotions). The works aim to demonstrate fracture in the mind, and the solution - to live in the present.

This poised sculptural form is complemented by the backdrop of elegant Yorkstone and planting on Sloane Street.

Born in Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine) in 1984, Egor Zigura currently lives and works in Kyiv and Nice. The artist creates sculptures, installations, and art objects.

He graduated from Taras Shevchenko Art School in 2003, from the Department of Sculpture of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in 2009, and from the graduate program of the

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in 2012. He taught sculpture and graphic art at the Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University.

A member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine and L’Association Internationale des Arts Plastiques in Monaco. His sculptures combine canonical forms with contemporary notions, highlighting the issue of identity in the multicultural world, consumerism, ecological challenges, and other problems of the global society.

199 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9NR Disabled access: yes egorzigura.art egorzigura.art 14 June - 30 August 2024 Chelsea and Knightsbridge Art Trails are supported by Cadogan, Kings Road Partnership, Knightsbridge Partnership

The artist works both with traditional and with contemporary materials. His arsenal includes bronze, metal, stainless steel and polyester. His works have won acclaim on the international level including global art fairs Spectrum Miami, Kölner Liste, Luxembourg Art Fair, Tokyo International Art Fair, Volta Basel and more.

Egor Zigura’s sculptures were acquired by numerous private and public collections in Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, France, Monaco, Portugal, the UK, Singapore, the USA, Japan, China and Italy. His sculptures are installed in public spaces in Ukraine, France, USA, Australia.

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ACROSS KNIGHTSBRIDGE + KING‘S ROAD (PUBLIC ART TRAIL) 606 CLUB BENJAMIN MOORE (CW) ANTIKBAR BOMB FACTORY ART FOUNDATION BOX GALLERIES CHELSEA THEATRE COURTYARD CATHARINE MILLER GALLERY CHELSEA ARTS CLUB

10. CHINTI & PARKER 11. DESIGNERS GUILD 12. GREEN & STONE 13. THE FRAMERS AT GREEN & STONE 14. ICONIC IMAGES GALLERY 15. KISS THE HIPPO (CW) 16. KNIGHT FRANK (CW) 17. LAVENDER GREEN 18. LITTLE GREENE 19. LOVE MY HUMAN (CW) 20. MARGARET DABBS LONDON (CW) 21. MORLEY COLLEGE LONDON

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22. PETER HARRINGTON GALLERY 23. SILIAN GALLERY 24. TED‘S GROOMING ROOM 25. TRIYOGA (CW) 26. THE PIAZZA AT WORLD‘S END PLACE (PUBLIC ART TRAIL)

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ACROSS KNIGHTSBRIDGE + KING‘S ROAD KIDS GO WILD BY GILLIE & MARC

Kensington and Chelsea Art Week is thrilled to welcome a brand new feature for 2024, our first family friendly trail entitled ‘Kids Go Wild’.

extinction unless we act now. But with the same joy and love that we get from being in these magical places, we can also heal them.

Brought to you by the Knightsbridge Partnership and King’s Road Partnership the free trail features astonishing bronze sculptures created by British and Australian artists, Gillie and Marc, dubbed ‘the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s history’ by the New York Times.

Taking a seat on a tandem bike in Royal avenue, joining a game of chess or throwing a ball in a pool, encourages families to become a part of the journey with endangered animals. It allows them to learn and understand why each of these species is in trouble.

Their highly coveted sculptures have animated over 250 cities across the world, and this summer their project ‘A Wild Life for Wildlife’ will roam the Brompton Road and King’s Road bringing joy and wonder to all ages, but importantly raise awareness for endangered animals, in partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

One of the greatest joys and sources of wonder comes from the most natural place, the wild. Animals, forests, lakes, and all the beautiful treats of planet earth are more exciting and healing than anything we have created. Yet the world is currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction.

With QR codes connected with the sculpture, kids and adults will be transported to important information about the different animals’ lives, needs, and threats.

This creates an experience accessible to all, putting wildlife conservation at the centre of people’s cities and lives.

Wildlife conservation is no longer hidden in the outskirts of human society, it is right here in the urban jungle.

More and more beautiful creatures are in trouble. The reasons can be linked back to us, humans. Thousands of the most important animals are facing imminent

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Locations in Knightsbridge and the King’s Road Disabled access: yes gillieandmarcart gillieandmarc.com 14 June-30 August 2024 Plan your visit and download the free ‘Kids Go Wild’ trail map: knightsbridgeldn.co.uk www.kingsroad.co.uk Brought to you by the Knightsbridge Partnership and Kings Road Partnership.

606 CLUB

Chelsea’s iconic live music venue the 606 Club has been presenting the finest UK-based musicians playing jazz, soul, R&B, Latin, blues music & more since 1976.

Known for its intimate atmosphere, the 606 has fostered the careers of many now famous musicians, including Jamie Cullum, Ian Shaw, Gwilym Simcock, Claire Martin & Liane Carroll.

90 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD 020 7352 5953 606club.co.uk Sun-Thurs | 6.30-10.30pm Fri-Sat | 7-11.30pm Disabled access: limited 606Club 606Club 606Club

“Best Live Music Venue in London” Jamie Cullum

BENJAMIN MOORE CHELSEA WINDOWS

Benjamin Moore are leading manufacturers of premium quality residential, commercial and industrial maintenance paint. They maintain a relentless commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and the most eco-responsible formulations possible.

263 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HY benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk Mon-Fri | 9am-6pm Sat | 10am-5pm Disabled access: yes benjaminmooreuk benjaminmoorepaintsuk KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported

by Sloane Stanley. Supporting emerging artists.

ANTIKBAR ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTERS

AntikBar is a London gallery specialising in original vintage posters, covering a wide variety of subjects from around the world - travel, advertising, sport, cinema, war, propaganda. They hold regular poster auctions, exhibitions and talks.

AntikBar offers professional restoration services, collection advice and consultancy services, and can source posters for collectors, individual clients, interior designers, museums and other institutions.

404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ antikbar.co.uk Mon-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 11am–5pm Disabled access: yes antikbar.co.uk antikbar antikbar.co.uk Summer 2023

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BOMB FACTORY ART FOUNDATION OPEN STUDIOS

The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is a charitable arts organisation that provides the public with opportunities to engage with contemporary art through a diverse range of activities.

All are welcome to a day of Open Studios to meet resident artists in situ, talk to them about their exciting work and learn a little about the charity.

BOX GALLERIES SUMMER DESIGN EXHIBITION

Established by Emma Moir in 2012, Box Galleries is a contemporary art gallery on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London. The gallery specialises in bringing together recognised investment artwork with emerging talent and taking the artwork to your home/office or commercial venue to trial the artwork in situ before you buy.

The Plaza, 535 King’s Road, London SW10 0SZ bombfactory.org.uk Mon-Sat | 10am-7pm Sun | 12 noon-6pm thebombfactoryartfoundation Open Studios 1 July | 11am-5pm

402 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ boxgalleries.com Tue–Sat | 10am–5pm Sun | 11am–5pm Disabled access: yes boxgalleries boxgalleries boxgalleries 18 June-31 July Live painting by abstract artist Ross David Lloyd 22 June |10am-6pm

CHELSEA THEATRE COURTYARD OPEN ART MARKET

Open Art Market will be bringing their busy art market on tour to The Chelsea Theatre Courtyard. There will be emerging artists selling all types of artistic creations all for under £100.

Graffiti artist Nathan Bowen will be running FREE art workshops so everyone can explore their creative side.

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7 Worlds End Piazza, King’s Road, London SW10 0DR openartspaces.co.uk/market Disabled access: yes openartspaces 21 June | 12 noon-6pm

CATHARINE MILLER GALLERY

Established in 1980, Catharine Miller at Hollywood Road Gallery exhibits a varied selection of paintings, original prints and sculpture from 1950 to the present day.

Contemporary artists from the UK and abroad are represented alongside vintage art. Prices range from £50 to £5,000 and there is always a warm welcome at the gallery.

CHELSEA ARTS CLUB SUMMER MURAL

The Chelsea Arts Club is a private members’ club for artists in the heart of London. Established in 1891 the Club numbers artists, sculptors, film makers, poets, writers and performers amongst its members and runs a lively events and exhibitions programme each year.

12 Hollywood Road, London SW10 9HY catharinemiller.com Mon | By appointment Tue-Fri | 10am-6pm Sat | 10am-4pm Disabled access: yes catharinemillergallery

143 Old Church Street, SW3 6EB chelseaartsclub.com Disabled access: no chelseaartsclub

Every summer and winter, Members of the Club decorate the exterior of their famous Clubhouse with a full height mural. This year’s Summer Mural will be part of the KCAW Public Art Trail and both members and the public will be able to view and enjoy this year’s design from Old Church Street.

mural designed by Annie Ralli, 2020

CHINTI & PARKER CHELSEA WINDOWS

Since 2009, Chinti & Parker has been dedicated to creating collections which aim to enliven and invigorate women’s wardrobes with knitwear that celebrates joyful colour, timeless shapes, and innovative texture.

322 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UHT sheridanaustralia.co.uk Tue-Sat | 10am-6pm Sun | 12 noon-5pm KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

Supporting emerging artists.

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DESIGNERS GUILD

Established in 1970 by Tricia Guild, Designers Guild designs and wholesales furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide.

The Designers Guild business philosophy is to combine creativity and innovation with the highest levels of quality: “We believe in quality of design, product and service combined with a committed and motivated team.”

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Green & Stone, the internationally renowned art shop, began trading in Chelsea over 95 years ago. It has been described as one of the most friendly and enchanting shops to visit in London and we are delighted to say that our staff (all exhibiting artists) are always on hand to offer expert help and specialist advice about materials and techniques. We offer the finest materials available and source specific items upon request.

Green & Stone began framing over 95 years ago. Since then we have added art materials and a Gallery to our mix.

It is therefore with great pleasure and excitement that we expand once again and move our framers across the street.

The front of the workshop is adorned with our beautiful frames as well as a plethora of antiques including vases, tables, easels, board games, chess boards and many more beautiful items of furniture and objects.

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267-277 King’s Road, London SW3 5EN designersguild.com Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm designersguild DesignersGuild designersguildgroup

251-253 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HY greenandstone.com Mon-Sat | 9:30am-6pm Sun | 12 noon-5pm

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122 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HU greenandstone.com 9:30am-6pm

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ICONIC IMAGES GALLERY

KISS THE HIPPO CHELSEA WINDOWS

Iconic Images owns or represents many of the world’s most renowned photographers, selling fine-art, limited edition prints, creating international touring exhibitions, consigning fine art prints and books to more than 30 galleries worldwide, publishing high-end books and resourcing luxury fashion brand collaborations and editorial image licensing to the world’s leading newspapers, magazines and documentary production companies.

13A Park Walk, London SW10 OAJ iconicimagesstore.net

Kiss the Hippo is London‘s most innovative and sustainable specialty coffee company. They roast organic, planet-friendly coffee at their state-ofthe-art roastery in London and send it out to discerning coffee drinkers across the UK and beyond.

285 Fulham Road, London SW10 9PZ

Mon-Tue | by appointment Wed-Sun | 11am-7pm iconicimagesgallery iconicimagesnet iconicimagesgallery

Mon-Fri | 7:30am-5pm Sat | 8am-5:30pm Sun | 8:30am-5:30pm kissthehippo KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

Supporting emerging artists.

KNIGHT FRANK CHELSEA WINDOWS

The Knight Frank Chelsea team offer expertise in buying and selling, lettings, lease advisory, valuations, property management, mortgages, and interior design and staging. Their reach covers the immediate Chelsea area, as well as Westminster, Kensington, Earl’s Court, Brompton, Knightsbridge, and West Brompton.

352A King’s Road, London SW3 5UU knightfrank.co.uk /chelsea Mon-Thurs | 8:30am-6:30pm Fri | 8:30am-6pm Sat | 9am-3pm the.chelsea.agent knightfrank knightfrankLLP KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

Supporting emerging artists.

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LAVENDER GREEN

Renowned as one of London’s finest florists, creativity, quality and passion are the values that have grown to become Lavender Green’s signature. Hugely proud of the relationships they have cultivated over the past 28 years and their expertise and imaginative ethos, consistently sees Lavender Green Flowers produce work for the country’s top galleries, museums and historic houses.

239 King’s Road, London SW3 5EJ lavendergreen.co.uk Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm lavendergreenflowers LavenderGreen0 lavendergreen0

From weddings and receptions to private parties and corporate events, their thoughtfully crafted arrangements and installations take inspiration from the latest trends in floristry, fashion and art.

LITTLE GREENE

Little Greene is an independent paint manufacturer, committed to the socially and environmentally responsible production of high quality paints and wallpapers. With records dating back to the year 1773, the Little Greene Dye Works is one of England’s most ancient industrial sites for the making of paints and dye solutions.

310 King’s Road, London SW3 5U littlegreene.com Mon-Sat | 8.30am-5.30pm Sun | 11am-5pm littlegreenepaintcompany LittleGreene Little.Greene

Many of the materials used in the past are still used for the preparation of the very high quality paints we make today.

LOVE MY HUMAN CHELSEA WINDOWS

Love My Human is a contemporary pet shop and luxury groomers, which also encompasses a chic dog friendly cafe, daycare and wellness centre for dogs next door called LMH Townhouse.

308 King’s Road, London SW3 lovemyhuman.co.uk Mon-Sat | 10am-6pm Sun | 11am-5 pm Disabled access: yes love.my.human lovemyhuman lovemyhumanlondon KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

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MORLEY COLLEGE LONDON END OF YEAR EXHIBITION

Margaret Dabbs London fuses together the best of medical science, podiatry, and beauty to produce a unique and unrivalled range of effective, resultsdriven, credible yet luxurious clinic treatments and retail products for Feet, Hands & Legs. Their products are used in their own Branded Clinics, of which there are eleven clinics in the UK.

325 King’s Rd, London SW3 5ES margaretdabbs.co.uk

The Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries welcomes visitors to its annual summer show where the work of artists, designers and makers will be on display across its range of courses.

Discover the new voices in Fashion, Fine Art, Photography, Design and Film.

Hortensia Road, London SW10 0QS morleycollege.ac.uk

Mon-Sat | 9am-6:30pm Sun | 11:45am-6pm margaret_dabbs_london MargaretDabbsLondon KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

Supporting emerging artists.

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PETER HARRINGTON GALLERY The Chelsea Centre Summer Show Private View: Thursday 30th June, 5pm - 7pm Friday 1st July, 4th – 6th July 10am - 4pm Hortensia Road, London SW10 0QS

Peter Harrington Gallery specialises in original prints across all mediums; encompassing Impressionism, Expressionism, Modern British, Pop Art, Op Art, Contemporary, YBA, Urban and many other movements in between.

100 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HS peterharringtongallery.co.uk peterharringtonrarebooks peterharringtonrarebooks

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All prints are on view together with rare books at 100 Fulham Road, Chelsea or 43 Dover Street, Mayfair

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SILIAN GALLERY

Founded in 1997 as an art consultancy with the mission to connect lives and spaces through art, Silian Gallery has recently transformed its home on King’s Road into a space dedicated to identifying and platforming emerging artists and works that celebrate the mundane and foreground ordinary but often neglected narratives.

The gallery runs a regular programme of curated exhibitions and collaboration workshops that are open to all.

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434 King’s Road, London SW10, UK siliangallery.com Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm Selected weekends are open for exhibition events and workshops.

Please visit the Gallery website or Instagram for special notices.

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Ted’s new store is ideally located on Fulham Road and is dedicated to the art of storytelling, paying homage to the world of cinema which has been spectacularly showcasing beards, moustaches, and hairstyles on the big screen sonce the outset. With the iconic styles from every era continuing to influence and provide inspiration for gentlemen’s hairstyles. Ted’s Fulham Road store provides the space to cut a long story short and truly heighten your traditional barbering experience with our master barbers directing every hair into place.

283 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9PZ tedsgroomingroom.com

Triyoga offer the highest quality centres for true wellbeing. Places that combine the three key elements of yoga, Pilates and treatments and that support a community of teachers, therapists, students and staff who feel triyoga is their home – that they belong here.

372 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UZ triyoga.co.uk

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Mon – Fri 9am - 8pm Sat 9am - 6:30pm Sun 10am - 6:30pm tedsgroomingroom Teds_Grooming Ted’s Grooming Room

Mon-Thu | 7:15am-9pm Fri-Sun | 8:45am-8:15pm triyogauk triyogauk KCAW x Chelsea Windows venue curated by Jack Trodd supported by Sloane Stanley.

Supporting emerging artists.

DOMINIKA KARC KCAW AMBASSADOR

OLD CHELSEA & WORLD‘S END GALLERY HOP ON KING‘S ROAD CURVE

Dominika Karc is an abstract artist living and working in Kensington. She graduated from Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland. Amidst the pandemic, she moved to London and began decorating the city with abstract graffiti compositions, becoming one of the very few female abstract graffiti artists in London. Since then, she has painted over 100 walls, ranging from massive 6-storyhigh walls to small local walls. She is an active member of WOM (Female Street Art Collective) and Matchbox. Dominika lives in Earls Court.

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Very little known spot, called The King’s Road Curve is home to famous Vivienne Westwood Shop and next to it is a charming Garden Square set within the curve of the King’s Road.

Here, the old Chelsea’s studio artists used to enjoy a weekly market. Just walk along the King’s Road from Sloane Square and past Chelsea Town Hall, you reach a cluster of galleries dotted along the curve. Our local ambassadors have organised a ‘Gallery Hop’ trail to welcome visitors to World’s End - named after an old tavern that has long since gone, while the clock outside Vivienne Westwood’s first boutique still turns back the time.

Gallery Hop @ King’s Road Curve During Art Week Download the Gallery Hop Map on kcaw.co.uk kcaw.co.uk KingsRoadCurve

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THE PIAZZA AT WORLD‘S END PLACE #SAVINGBUTTERFLIES

#savingbutterflies is a conservation project by WE RESTART Charity, intertwining art and environmentalism.

It features an interactive workshop for children aged 8-15 at the World’s End Estate and Lots Road Big Local, delivered

by CAUKIN Studio.

Young people engage in “Butterfly Conservation Educational,” creating a butterfly sculpture, designed by Aylal Heydarova, symbolising transformation and ecological balance.

#savingbutterflies extends through a vibrant social media campaign, inviting community engagement with educational content and challenges. The project, running until 30 June 2024, aims to inspire a future where art, education, and environmental stewardship coexist.

The Piazza at World’s End Place, SW10 0HE Disabled access: yes werest.art/saving-butterflies 24/7 outside Until 30 June 2024 Project by WE RESTART Charity Designed by Aylal Heydarova, realised by the children at World’s End Place and CAUKIN Studio Partners: WELR Big Local Supported by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, City Living Local Life, Mount Anvil, Action Funder and Inhabit (Egis Group).

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AISHWARYA GUPTA - REFUGE POEM BANG! THUD! CRASH! Booming bombs blast, the sounds scarring my ears, I crumple down like a ragged letter, my eyes welling up with tears.

I know now - this is war.

Peace will bless us nevermore.

I seize a bag, and run outside, The arms of my homeland wave goodbye, The borders of my homeland once stretched far and wide.

Today, they are forced to hide Gunshots pierce the air, Bodies , blood , cries , broken homes , tanks, guns – all this loss is too much to bear.

I dash and dodge around houses of my neighbours, looking for my family , sobbing in sadness, I scream and shout endless cries within - oh why this cruel catastrophe and madness.

But…I can’t stop this all, I watch helplessly as the homes we built with love and toil, now crumble and fall My heart is pounding and thundering in my chest, I see dreams crushed with every strike.

I am a victim, stalked by the hungry eyes of trauma Ready to bite and bury the people in the depths of …

I gaze pensively, like an intrepid agent.

Was this what the world leaders really meant?

They are fierce zephyrs ready to force me to relocate and shoot me back to the start.

Soulless villains, void of a heart.

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I think of the time ahead Where will I go?

Where will I find a home, a family, a life?

Where will I find refuge?

Where will I seek refuge?

Oh no !…

BANG! THUD! CRASH! I was taught about love and peace Of dreams and brotherhood But now it’s bloodshed , For borders that we created in our heads This land will remain, but we will be killed The war will end but the trauma will never fade So hear my cry, hear my plea Merchants of massacre - I beg you to consider Is violence the only answer God said love is the answer So end this hate Before it’s too late You say no boat But how do I stay afloat …

BANG! THUD! CRASH!

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ART BUS BY PORTOBELLO RADIO + THE GALLERIES ASSOCIATION

The comprehensive Art Trail RED BUS TOUR organised by The Galleries Association in partnership with Portobello Radio returns for the 7th year!

In the company of local broadcaster Piers Thompson of Portobello Radio, an extraordinary experience of art and performance on a classic Routemaster Bus, guiding passengers through the backstreets of West London, whilst learning about the rich local historyand counterculture.

Designed to distil the area’s cultural highlights, the bus tour allows art enthusiasts to connect with local gallery managers and artists.

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For this Art Week special on Sunday 30 June, the Art Bus takes visitors around the Public ArtTrail locations with the tour ending at the Serpentine. It’s hop on, hop off and not to be missed!

Free! Booking is essential at kcaw.co.uk The above map was designed by artist Anne Smith, a member of the Chelsea Arts Club, for our first edition of KCAW in 2018.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AMBASSADORS NORTH KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL + HOLLAND PARK Damian Rayne – The Muse Gallery Junior Tomlin - Artist Matilde Dimas – Ladbroke Hall Piers Thompson – Portobello Radio Saira Jamieson - Artist Theoni Androulidaki – Albright Special Vicky Caplin – The Sixteen Trust HIGH STREET KENSINGTON Brian Gore – The Roof Gardens Camilla Canellas – Art Consultant Heidi Isa – Japan House Josephine Chanter – The Design Museum Maya Mroue – Opportunity Kensington Sandra French – Gallery 19 Sena Ercan – Japan House SOUTH KENSINGTON Caroline Worthington – Royal Society of Sculptors Emily Candler – Exhibition Road Cultural Group Gemma Noble – Brompton Design District Martina Fusari – Cromwell House Nicolas Smirnoff – Serpentine Sam Pooley – Brompton Cross EARL’S COURT Alba Frederick – Artist, Earl’s Court Development Company Corrie Georgala – Artist Diane Frost – Artist Mary Millington Buck – The Friends of Brompton Cemetery SLOANE SQUARE + KING’S ROAD Clare Lusher – The Sloane Club Sophie Handley – The Sloane Club Kira Charatan – Cadogan OLD CHELSEA + WORLDS END Dominika Karc – Artist Gigi Ruan – Silian Arts Lynette Dundas – Sloane Stanley Sarah Delafield Cook – Chelsea Arts Club

ADVISORY BOARD CAROLINE BOSELEY Director, Studio West Gallery Board of Trustees Primary Nottingham DAY BOWMAN Artist, Curator and Teacher Hansard Studio VICKY CAPLIN KCAW Special Projects Trustee, The Sixteen Trust JOSEPHINE CHANTER Director of Audiences, Design Museum FELIX CONRAN Designer, Maker + Son JENNIFER CONNER After Nyne, Affordable Art Fair VERENA CORNWALL Interim Director of Culture and Place Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea ALISON JACKSON Artist, photographer and filmmaker JC KAMAU Actor, writer and director GEOFFREY MATTHEWS Secretary and Chief Executive, Chelsea Arts Club DAMIAN RAYNE West London Gallery Association Director of Gallery Bus Tour MAYA SANBAR Chasing The Light Studio BOLANLE TAJUDEEN Artist Management & Creative Consultancy Founder: Black Blossoms PIERS THOMPSON Portobello Radio JUNIOR TOMLIN Digital artist CAROLINE WORTHINGTON Director, Royal Society Of Sculptors

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MANAGEMENT Vestalia Chilton Director, KCAW and KCAW Art Trail Director, Do Good Factory Edoardo Rossi Assistant Manager, KCAW Meike Brunkhorst Ambassador Manager Lana Needham KCAW Art Trail Producer Morley College Volunteers Jack Trodd KCAW x Chelsea Windows Curator Founder Brushes with Greatness James Marshall Video Content / Social Media Lisa Baker Press + Comms, KCAW Dee Williams Director Art Trail Logistics, MTEC Pritpal Ajimal Guide Design KCAW Art Trail opens on 14 June for the rest of the Summer across various locations.

With special thanks to our sponsors Cadogan, Kensington & Chelsea Council, The Knightsbridge Partnership and The Knightsbridge Estate, King’s Road Partnership, Opportunity Kensington, Earls Court Development Company, The Kensington Building (Ashby Capital) and Sloane Stanley.

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