Debut Contemporary First Birthday

Known for bold, engaging pieces including performance, installations and audience participation, you can expect nothing less on 7th March, entering past a playful window display created by Agnetha Sjogren and whilst surrounded by the welcoming Debut team, the local celebrities and a cooly fashionably dressed arts crowd, be prepared for a surprise and a vibrant visit from Akleriah alongside your champagne, cocktails and cupcakes. Look out for exotic Goji Royal and Fairly Juicy cocktails, generously provided by FAIR. Spirits – expect the finest spirits from Fair Trade ingredients from the company at the heart of transparent and sustainable ethics in ultra premium spirits. FAIR. offers the latest sources of inspiration for fresh, healthful and generous cocktails.

Local resident DJ for the evening and ex Central Saint Martin's student, NIYI will be keeping things lively with some killer tunes and if we're lucky we might get a taster of his soon to be released album “Great Britain” coming out on Tummy Touch Records. NIYI has played guest slots on Radio 1 and XFM and ran his weekly club night ‘I Heart NIYI’ at Punk in Soho for a year (Lady Ga Ga performed live for the first time in the UK last year as part of London Fashion Week and Calvin Harris, Little Boots and Golden Silvers have all DJed).

Follow us from the gallery to After-Party hang-out spot just down the road at Westbourne House Bar.

Xmas Pop Up Show on the 10th-11th December at Debut Contemporary

LONDON CALLING in LA

THE LONDON EMERGING ART SCENE HITS ORANGE COUNTY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

December 21, 2011 – January 12, 2012

This December, an intrepid group of emerging Contemporary British Artists from London’s Debut Contemporary will set foot in LA for their showcase at The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA). 

The roster of artists reads like a who’s who of the young, UK art scene with involvement from Rosie Emerson, Tahnee Lonsdale and Agnetha Sjogren, amongst others. The incredibly talented artists have a wide number of achievements amongst them including Nicola Anthony who has received exhibition sponsorship from Tate Britain, had pieces shown at Tate Modern; Tinsel Edwards who has both Saatchi and Banksy as collectors of her work; and Rosie Emerson who recently exhibited at The Southbank Centre as part of The Women of The World Festival, Somerset House, as well as being featured in Vogue.

Selected by OCCCA Executive Directors and Curators, the flavour is undeniably British. It centres around the culture and vibrancy of the London and LA scenes, with works such as 'Benji' by Victoria Heald which references a pose taken from Antonioni's iconic 1966 film 'Blow-Up' - the epitome of 1960s 'Swinging London'.

Perhaps the most exciting thing about this collective is that in our climate of limited art funding, the artists have taken it upon themselves to promote and raise the profile of the London Art scene overseas. They are working collaboratively to come up with creative solutions, opposing the diminution of diversity in art, and extending the reach of UK arts: Fundraising to get as many of the talented artists to LA as possible, to be true ambassadors of the London art scene. They are empowering themselves to create their own opportunities. Find out more on their fundraising platform and Etsy art shop. 

The Debut Contemporary artists were invited to show at OCCCA - having been discovered by their Head of Outreach, Joella March at a unique alternative LA Art Fair which they were showcased at during September 2011, alongside some of LA’s leading artists, curators and art industry heavyweights. During September, the artists attracted attention from the likes of LACE of Hollywood Boulevard and MOCA amongst other galleries from the buzzing Los Angeles art scene.

Samir Ceric, Director of London’s Debut Contemporary notes passionately, “I feel this is just the beginning of a very exciting project which has come out of this unique way of collaborating between Debut Artists and art professionals in the industry... One of Debut's very important roles is to serve as conduits of information and opportunities between the Debut collective and community and the art world at large.”

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Indiegogo Fundraising platform 

Find more of their work in the fundraising Etsy art shop

LONDON CALLING – LA

OCCCA, Orange County, USA

December 21, 2011 – January 12, 2012 

List of London Calling exhibiting Artists:

Abigail Box, Agnetha Sjogren, Alyona Larinova, Azadeh Fatehrad, Beth Nicholas, Carlos Martyn Burgos, Chantal Powell, Darren MacPherson, Katerina Stavrou, Katerina James, Kimi Wylde, Henry Wood, Joe Cruz, Lloyd Durling, Lyndsay Martin, Masa Suzuki, Nicola Anthony, Rachel Noble, Rosie Emerson, Robert West, Senghye Yang, Silvia Krupinska, Sylvia Morgado, Sun Ae Kim, Tinsel Edwards, Tahnee Lonsdale, Twinkle Troughton, Victoria Heald, Vikram Kushwah

OCCCA acts as a catalyst for self-organised initiatives with a keen focus on social engagement, intellectual and cultural exchange and endeavours to produce a forward-thinking intellectual framework. LA  www.occca.org

Debut Contemporary showcases new works by a group of internationally bold and incredibly talented contemporary artists http://www.debutcontemporary.com

For press enquiries and high res images, please contact Ben Austin at Fluff PR , Tel: 020 7424 9599/ 07703 185291 ben@fluffpr.com 

LONDON CALLING at the OCCCA

ORANGE COUNTY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (OCCCA)

“LONDON CALLING”  

December 21, 2011 – January 12, 2012

The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art showcases emerging British Artists represented by the London Gallery, Debut Contemporary, located in Notting Hill. 

Their roster of artists reads like a who’s who of the young, UK art scene, including Rosie Emerson, Tahnee Lonsdale and Agnetha Sjogren. Works by these and other collectible artists will be available for sale at OCCCA.

The founders of Debut Contemporary are husband and wife duo, Samir Ceric and Zoe Knight, named by the British press as, “one of UK’s most powerful couples in Art and Fashion.”  

LA EVENT PANEL DISCUSSION

Re-Post from Debut Contemporary Blog

On September 2nd 2011 selected artworks by thirteen exciting emerging artists representing the UK were revealed to LA. The artworks featured in a brand new art event called Flag Stop alongside some of LA’s leading artists, curators and art industry heavyweights. The UK collective: The London Art Box (LAB) was curated by Samir Ceric from London’s Debut Contemporary Gallery in collaboration with three artists from Debut: Nicola Anthony, Abigail Box and Kimi Wylde and Flag Stop’s Ryan Noble.

Yesterday evening saw the first panel discussion from the Flagstop event in LA. The panel included Debut Artist and UK Ambassador Nicola Anthony, Debut's Founder & Director, Samir Ceric and Ben Austin from Fluff PR. We also had Curator William Moreno and Debut Artist & USA Ambassador Ryan Noble in via Skype from LA!

William Moreno is principal of a Los Angeles -based art advisory and curatorial practice - William Moreno Contemporary. He was most recently the Associate Director of *ArtPadSF *– a contemporary art fair launched at San Francisco’s famed Phoenix Hotel in 2011.
William was the founding Executive Director of the Claremont Museum of Art, Claremont, California and also served as the Executive Director of The Mexican Museum, San Francisco. He has experience as the Director of a commercial gallery Director. A featured speaker at San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club, the American Institute of Architecture he has appeared on PBS station KCET, as well as other television and radio shows. He is an Advisory Board member of the California Association of Museums and Board Vice President of Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE). William has reviewed thousands of artists’ portfolios and possesses unique insights and perspectives gleaned from his work in the alternative space, commercial gallery and museum milieus.

Ben Austin literally grew up in the art business, having learnt the trade from his mother, Mrs Gillian Catto one time owner of the Catto Gallery in Hampstead. He also has a practical experience in art, having taken the art scholarship for this school. After curating a few shows at his mother’s gallery, Ben went on to set up an art for offices and business venture called – CoporateCatto and the success of that lead to the creation of Catto Contemporary in Shoreditch - which quickly established itself as one of the leading galleries in the area. The gallery staged over 12 exhibitions per year and developed a database of over 4,000 and a client base of nearly 300 customers. The gallery took part in Art Fairs both in the UK and aboard). Catto Contemporary received a huge amount of publicity on nearly every exhibition, with features in magazines such as The Face, Arena, I-D, Blueprint, Vogue, Wallpaper and reviews in the weekend colour supplements as well as numerous reviews national newspapers. The gallery was the first commercial space to showcase urban artists such as Banksy and Anthony Micallef, together in a seminal exhibition entitled, ‘Perverse Pop’.

Ben is also a curator, having staged ‘Light Divided’ at the Blouin Institute as part of the ‘Art after Dark’ series in 2008. The show was critically very well received and featured some of the most exciting emerging artists currently around, including Alice Anderson, Nathaniel Rackowe and Justin Coombes. More recently he curated – ‘Unnatural Selection’ at Londonewcastle Project Space in June 2010. In 2007 for the preview evening of the Frieze Art Fair, Ben staged the highly acclaimed exhibition and art party - ‘Decadence, Decay and the Demimonde’ at Home House, 20 Portman Square. The main sponsors were Tanqueray, Hiscox and Bentley. The Saatchi Gallery loaned three major pieces for the show. The event was described as the Vanity Fair – Oscar Party for the art world and was covered in The Times, The Guardian, Time Out, The Standard and featured in the FT – How to spend it magazine.
Ben is presently the owner and Director of Fluff PR - A small creative agency, promoting galleries/dealers, independent artists and fashion designers. Fluff also stages events and shows. Ben has worked for Art Review and is editor at large for FAD website.

The panel discussed topics such as how emerging artists are to equip themselves for changes in the gallery model and how emerging artists can best reach curators and collectors in an international market.

The collective joint efforts from Ceric, the artists and Noble are what created these opportunities for the LAB artists, including sponsorships ensuring Nicola and Abigail’s successful representation of the LAB group. This in turn has opened up opportunities for other UK Debut artists who may be selected for future US based projects.

The LAB artists are: • Robert West • Vikram Kushwah • Chantal Powell • Tinsel Edwards • Nicola Anthony • Sylvia Morgado • Kimi Wylde • Abigail Box • Darren MacPherson • Katrina James • Twinkle Troughton • Carlos Martyn Burgos • Azadeh Fatehrad

http://www.flagstopart.com/index.html

A NEW ERA | LA to London and Back

Debut Contemporary’s ‘London Art Box at Flag Stop’ Los Angeles

VIP Press night invite

Event Date: 28.09.11

Time: 7 – 9pm

RSVP: rsvp@debutcontemporary.com

Address: Debut Contemporary, 82 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RT

On September 2nd 2011 selected artworks by thirteen exciting emerging artists representing the UK were revealed to LA. The artworks featured in a brand new art event called Flag Stop alongside some of LA’s leading artists, curators and art industry heavyweights. The UK collective: The London Art Box (LAB) was curated by Samir Ceric from London’s Debut Contemporary Gallery in collaboration with three artists from Debut: Nicola Anthony, Abigail Box and Kimi Wylde and Flag Stop’s Ryan Noble. 

To say the UK artists caused a splash stateside is an understatement, the ripples are still crossing the ocean as you read these words! 

The 28th September is an opportunity to be present at a pivotal moment in these artist’s careers, and to have the unique opportunity to take part in a post-exhibition discussion where the artists will be deconstructing the exciting curatorial concepts which were created especially for the Flag Stop show. 

With an exhibition now confirmed at the Orange County Centre for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) in December – January, this will be the springboard for many other opportunities to follow such as:

- Lined up Pop up exhibitions with Hudson-linc amongst others.

- Exchange exhibitions with several LA and San Fransisco Galleries

- Making specific opportunities and connections for LAB and Debut individuals to be discussed in further detail on the 28th

Overwhelmed by UK support and questions, the LAB artists involved in this unique event would like to invite you to a VIP press night at Debut Contemporary. They will bring you the energy and excitement of LA back to London, to enable interaction and discussion with the artists and see their works including some new pieces, for one night only. 

There will also be a live Skype link up with Flag Stop event directors and some of the key curators who we were involved in the show such as Bill Moreno (LACE, William Moreno Contemporary), Jane Chaffin (Offramp Gallery), Justin Hoover (SOMArts).

The three LAB artist representatives who went to the LA event (Nicola Anthony, Abigail Box and Kimi Wylde) will be talking about and showing documentary films of their incredible experiences, the innovative concept of the LAB microgallery and audience responses to the LAB artists. They will also be telling usabout many other exciting happenings, such as Nicola taking part in a panel discussion alongside founders and curators of the Flag Stop exhibition and LA art scene, being featured on LA TV and interviewed by press and journalists. 

The collective joint efforts from Samir Ceric, the artists and Noble are what created these opportunities for the LAB artists, including sponsorships ensuring Nicola and Abigail’s successful representation of the LAB group. This in turn has opened up opportunities for other UK Debut artists who may be selected for future US based projects. Nicola’s role representing the Debut concept on behalf of Debut Gallery as the first officially appointed Debut ambassador is central to the concept Samir Ceric is keen to highlight, which is the uniqueness and power of the collective. 

Debut Contemporary and the LAB artists would like to underline that this is not a private view, the doors will be open for selected VIP guests only to partake in this unique evening. Refreshments will be served and we hope you not only have a wonderful evening but take away some of the LA buzz that has followed the LAB artists home!

The LAB artists are: • Robert West • Vikram Kushwah • Chantal Powell • Tinsel Edwards • Nicola Anthony • Sylvia Morgado • Kimi Wylde • Abigail Box • Darren MacPherson • Katrina James  • Twinkle Troughton • Carlos Martyn Burgos • Azadeh Fatehrad

www.debutcontemporary.com

www.flagstopart.com

THE LONDON ART SCENE MAKES ITS MARK IN LA – 50 EXCITING HAPPENINGS SO FAR…

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In the 11 hours of anticipation while we where whizzing across the skies on our way to LA, we could not have even begun to imagine what a turning point this exhibition would be for the LA art scene and for the London Art Box artists. Our adventure has really only just begun, but  there is much to report back on, with so many important connections made and discussions held that I am going to give a condensed version below as a starting point.
 
At FLAG STOP inLos Angeleswe have met many inspiring people who we have already gained a lot of insight from. With one of our main aims being to share and report back from this LA adventure, I have arranged to talk more in depth with several key figures and will be writing more here about their artistic practices and perspectives in the coming days and weeks. Later today I am on the panel for a discussion with Bill Moreno, prominent art figure and the board of LACE, where I will be representing Debut Contemporary and the innovative mentoring platform that it is. More on this to come!
 
So what’s going on in this exciting slice of the London Art scene that has been landed in California? We’re here in the London Art Box  - a London ‘micro-gallery’ in which 13 of London’s most exciting and ambitious emerging artists have been invited to prepare a special exhibition for the landmark LA event, FLAG STOP.
 
The trip seems to have turned into a rather epic journey – particularly as we have spent much time doing loops around the road system guided by our ‘quirky’ Tom Tom… We visited the OCCCA museum inOrangeCountywhere we have been selected to  exhibit this December, and we explored the amazing space, capturing it on film for the other artists who were unable to visit in person. Lots of research was done followed by our reward of touring the artists village and gorging ourselves in the yummy Gypsy Café – a quick refueling and a glass of celebratory beverage before driving back to FLAG STOP.
 
We have had a great meeting with the charming Joella March – OCCCA curator – who was very excited and animated about the Debut Contemporary artists and our work. She introduced us to Argishti Musakhanyan – aSan Franciscogallery owner who one of our artists, Kimi Wylde is driving up to visit this week, whilst myself and Abigail Box will be going on a tour round some LA galleries and with her on Monday.
 
The first few days have involved much discussing and mulling over the London Art Box interactive ‘concept’. It has evolved and become very much a grouping together of our original ideas plus new curatorial ideas which emerged having seen the space and context – plus of course working out the practicalities. What’s the most effective way to get interactive with the visitors? The best way to curate the work of the 13 Debut Contemporary artists? and of course…. can we achieve it in time using only our bare hands, sheer willpower and a massive amount of coffee??
 
The micro-gallery space is not at all like the static, white-wall gallery of institutional convention. Rather, we are providing an interactive, performative presence: staging impromptu discussions, creating dialogue about the 13 artists works, and the curation of them. We’re here representing a lot of talented people form Debut Contemporary Gallery, so we’ve had a lot of fun researching and really delving into the work of our fellow artists with our visitors, as well as answering questions about our own practices.
 
Whilst busy encouraging a dialogue about contemporary art we are also regularly re-arranging the space and inviting visitors to help curate the space. We have a salon style approach on two walls which form our ‘pick and mix’ area, with our ‘white square’ at the far end, our visitor curated space – which is both prompting and resulting from all the exciting conversations and observations.
 
Visitors are writing down their comments, opinions, and own perceptions of the work and the dialogue between the works – we’re building up a great collection of comment postcards which are being pinned and strung around the micro-gallery –building up an organic web and visual representation of the discussions, perceptions, and energy in the space.
 
During the event, I will also be as orchestrating an interactive performance element myself, as my word collection project extends across theAtlantic to collect words from our American neighbours.
 
Whist it’s barely been any time at all there is so much more to tell. Other highlights include a personal invitation from Nick Lisica, assistant director of FLAG STOP, to visit his home for dinner. We viewed his own fascinating personal art collection and talked about linking his gallery, Hudson Linc, with Debut Contemporary. Lisica is a very interesting and proactive art figure, and – sneak preview – an interview about his directing own gallery and curating pop up exhibitions will be published on here in the coming weeks.
 
LA is overwhelmingly positive about London Art Box, and we have already been introduced to the key figures here who are also very excited about our work, the space, and the concept – more to come on these inspiring and influencial characters: Tm Gratkowski – FLAG STOP DIRECTOR, eminent curator Howard Fox, prominent artist Bob Zoell, Joella March influential art figure and curator at OCCCA, the curators of Torrance Art Museum, Peter Frank art critic, the distinguished Bernard Fallon from the FLAG STOP board, and the charming LA Journalist Bondo Wyszpolski who has already published articles on flag stop.
 
Naturally, the people of LA are enjoying our ‘Englishness’ (yes we’ve suddenly become exotic rarities), and considering that The White Cube gallery is London based, they are also enjoying the re-mixed and alternative version of the ‘white square’ existing within the London Art Box micro-gallery. It’s wonderful to see visitors so engaged with choosing the pieces of work to curate together and discussing the possible dialog between the artworks they’ve juxtaposed.

The LAB group from Debut Contemporary including  • Vikram Kushwah • Chantal Powell • Tinsel Edwards • Nicola Anthony • Sylvia Morgado • Kimi Wylde • Abigail Box • Robert West • Darren MacPherson • Katrina James  • Twinkle Troughton • Carlos Martyn Burgos  • Azadeh Fatehrad

LAB London Art Box

LONDON ART BOX: 

LONDON IN LOS ANGELES 

LA: 2 - 4 Sept 2011

London: 28 Sept 2011

• Robert West • Vikram Kushwah • Chantal Powell • Tinsel Edwards • Nicola Anthony • Sylvia Morgado • Kimi Wylde • Abigail Box • Darren MacPherson • Katrina James  • Twinkle Troughton • Carlos Martyn Burgos  • Azadeh Fatehrad

Some of the UK’s most ambitious emerging artists are packing up a small and exciting piece of the London art scene to captivate Los Angeles: London Art Box (LAB) is a London ‘micro-gallery’ in which the artists have been invited to prepare a special exhibition for the landmark LA event, FLAG STOP. Catch the LAB and take part in LA or London this September.

Curated by Samir Ceric and showcasing artists from London’s Debut Contemporary, the LAB will not be your typical tea party gathering. Neither is the space anything at all like the static, white-wall gallery of institutional convention. Rather, the artists of LAB will provide an interactive, performative presence: staging impromptu discussions about not just their own works, but also the works of their peers, encouraging a dialogue about contemporary art. They will be regularly re-arranging the work and inviting visitors to help curate the space. 

If you can’t make it across the pond to catch LAB, there will be a special UK VIP event on 28^th September when the LAB will return to London with a film screening of the event, discussions with the artists and curators, plus a rather creative twist. Come along to meet and find out more about this exciting group of artists.

FLAG STOP is an alternative contemporary art event in LA. Its mission is to present new and emerging contemporary art to a larger audience outside the mainstream art venues. FLAG STOP’s invitation to Debut Contemporary to feature LAB in this landmark event will bring these talented artists into direct contact with Southern California’s public and some of today’s most reputable artists, galleries, and arts professionals.

The artists represent a wide range of media, backgrounds and contemporary approaches to creating art. Between them they have exhibited at The Venice Biennale, Tate Britain and Tate Modern, worked with clients such as Jerry Lewis and Groove Armada, and have had work auctioned by high profile Christies auctioneer Hugh Edmeades. Collectors of their work are in many countries and include Banksy and Bill Woodrow.

As FLAG STOP is free to the public, entire communities that aren’t typically exposed to contemporary art will have the opportunity to meet these artists and ask questions—demystifying contemporary art and forming a more personal and meaningful understanding of our world through the eyes of an artist.

“Today, on average, every house has one and a half cars,” says Ceric.  “I’d like to think in 20 years every household in this country will have at least two pieces of art, if not more.  I want the importance of art to be grasped by every strata of society.”

Most importantly, the art experience will not be confined to the project’s exhibition space.  No, the LAB artists will be everywhere during FLAG STOP’s events—they can be found discussing the work of other contemporary artists, posing for a photo op, or even sharing a bite with you at the catered food trucks.  How will the public know who they are?  “They will be wearing white LAB coats, of course,” says Ceric. So get comfortable with contemporary art—it is a social experiment, after all.  

About FLAG STOP: 

Torrance, CA –  FLAG STOP is pleased to announce An alternative Contemporary Art event which presents art in unique, unconventional places. The goal of FLAG STOP is to give local art communities and the art world at large a chance to see and experience art where previously not thought possible. 

FLAG STOP’s mission is to present new and emerging contemporary art to a larger audience outside the mainstream art venues. FLAG STOP searches for alternative venues in which to present the best curated examples of what, why, and how art is becoming relevant today. Each “STOP” will feature art which has been curated with some of the best examples of contemporary art, brought to you by some of the top professional, emerging curators and artists from Southern California and beyond.

www.FlagStopArt.com www.FlagStopArt.wordpress.com  flagstop.media@gmail.com.

FLAG STOP, An Alternative Contemporary Art Event is free and open to the public: 

Friday Sept 2^nd opening for guests only

Saturday Sept 3rd & Sunday Sept 4^th, 12pm to 6pm 

South Bay Lexus, 24777 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

About Debut Contemporary 

Debut Contemporary is a unique mentoring & exhibiting platform for emerging artists, and will be represented by LAB at this event. Located in Notting Hill, London. 

It’s an innovative concept for all aspiring and ambitious artists, showcasing the best of creative talent across all arts disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation and performance art. 

Dubbed as “Kingmaker” (International Life Magazine) of creative talent, “London Top’s Tastemakers” (Time Out) and “One of the UK’s Most Powerful Couples in Fashion and Art” (The Times Magazine), husband and wife duo Samir Ceric and Zoe Knight, the “High Profile Couple” (Drapers Records) behind the launch of Wolf and Badger, Salon Contemporary (including Artist of the Week, Curator of the Month and Best of British competitions) and First Wednesdays, launched DEBUT Contemporary in 2011, having already discovered some of the big names amongst contemporary artists in the past decade.

www.debutcontemporary.com

Bloomsbury Art Fair Charity Auction | Helium Foundation

This summer, London’s academic and cultural district of Bloomsbury plays host to the inaugural Bloomsbury Art Fair.

From 14-16 July, in the stunning surroundings of Mecklenburgh Square, work by more than 40 internationally feted artists such as Banksy, Damien Hirst, Li Fuyuan and Takashi Murakami will be on sale alongside art by new and emerging artists including Lisa Gunn, Lana Locke, Jeremy Houghton and Keith Jansz.

The three-day, charitable event provides the opportunity for collectors and first time buyers to acquire some exceptional works of art as well as support and highlight the achievements of people who have suffered a catastrophic injury. Organized in conjunction with the Helium Foundation, all proceeds from the Art Fair will be donated to a coalition of charities: Motivation, the Parachute Regiment Charity, the Southern Spinal Injuries Trust and the Spinal Injuries Association.

Robert West is part of the Bloomsbury Art Fair Charity Auction

Abstract Painting (2010), kindly donated by Robert West.

Exploring the limits and possibilities of painting, West aims to reassert the relevancy of painting within the art market and society. West paints with seemingly no restrictions, dancing between abstract and figurative painting. Oil on canvas with white edges, unframed, in excellent condition, measuring 60 x 60 cm.

To See the Work Visit on Wednesday 13th July for the Private View 6.00 - 8.30pm |
Churchill Room at Goodenough College | Mecklenburgh Square | London WC1N 2AB

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By tube

Russell Square (5 mins walk), King’s Cross (10 mins walk), Chancery Lane (10 mins walk), Holborn (10 mins walk) and Euston (20 mins walk)

By train

Nearest mainline stations are Kings’s Cross, Euston and St. Pancras

By bus

Numbers: 17, 45 and 46.

By car

There are 3 disabled bays in Mecklenburgh Square and Blue Badge holders may also park for an unlimited period in the surrounding residential parking bays. On street metered parking is available locally. There is also a NCP-Brunswick Centre Car Park at Russell Square (5 mins walk).

Debut Contemporary | Summer Exhibition Part II

Robert West will be taking part in the Summer Exhibition Part II, show casing his new figurative style. He hopes to see you there.

Debut Contemporary invites you to our oh so FABULOUS Private View for the Summer Exhibition Part II on August 3rd from 6-9pm at Debut Contemporary on Westbourne Grove. With an exciting new interactive performances by artists Nicola Anthony and Kimi Wylde, music by special guest DJ Erol Sabadosh, plus goodybag's and summer drinks for all our guests and the opportunity to meet the Debut Artists, this is definitely a Summer night to remember.

DEBUT CONTEMPORARY not only offers Emerging Artists a unique opportunity to succeed in their Creative Careers through an innovative mentoring and guidance concept, but also delivers a dynamic and stimulating gallery experience that has not previously been seen. On display is some exceptional artwork by a diverse and exciting mix of upcoming talent. After the party, head down to The Westbourne House Bar (a sophisticated mix of Parisian boutique and Manhattan loft) based just across the road from us at 65 Westbourne Grove. To confirm your attendance now, please email us at rsvp@debutcontemporary.com as we will be operating a strict guest list policy on the night.  

Kerry. Oil on Canvas. 76.2  x 101.6 cm. 2011. RW 45

Not Lost | Independent Art Festival

‘Banality & Big Questions’

Curated by Allan Binns
 

Venue: The Hideout, Unit 11 Fishergate Point, NG1 1GD

Private View: 30th June 18.00 - 21.00

Running from: 1st to 15th, July 9.00 - 17.00 (Closed Mondays)

Web: www.1percenters.co.uk

Email: info@1percenters.co.uk

Art supergroup, the 1%-ers - a gaggle of roaming artists, siphoned forth from other various collectives - present the second leg of their  ‘Banality & Big Questions’ tour, as part of Nottingham's NOTLOST festival – helmed by curator Allan Binns.

As the title suggests, 'Banality and Big Questions' is an exploration of the knotted relationship between the two paradoxical themes. 

Throughout the forthcoming year (and hopefully beyond), the 1%-ers will tour ‘Banality & Big Questions’, intent on acting as a traveling soapbox for a listless generation - dissecting and prodding fun at life’s profane and profound, leaving more questions than answers in their meandering wake.

Curator Binns is hell-bent on superseding the totemic nature of the ‘umble art gallery by transmogrifying it into a vital space, an experience set in perpetual flux, an experience that can be ‘lived through’. Sound may seep through walls like oil through a sponge and one artist's work may bleed into that of another – such is the complexity of the dialogue being forcibly coaxed between every available entity. 

The artist is not as important as the work, and the work is not as important as the whole. 

Evening Standard Shoot at Debut Contemporary

Debut Contemporary 

Following on from The Jennie & Jessie Gunhammar Lupus Trust Charity Art Auction on Wednesday 4th May which I took part in, The Evening Standard have been snap-happy at the Laboratory getting pictures for their article on the event, coming soon!

They were particularly taken by the story of Jennie & Jessie Gunhammar, and requested exclusivity on the article. We are very pleased that this fantastic cause has gained the recognition it deserves. Andrew Clinch has already been featured talking about the event in The Evening Standard, and we can’t wait for the further article.

Hugh Edmeades of Christie's Heads the Debut Contemporary Charity Auction

 

Great news hot off the press, the seasoned auctioneer Hugh Edmeades with over 30 years at Christies will be taking centre stage at Debut Contemporary, auctioneering Art works donated by Debut Artists. The event is free to attend, though if you want to do your bit for charity and have a chance to win original Art work you can by tickets for the raffle at £100 ago. For more info 

Short-listed by the Rise Art Board of Curators

Good news I have been short-listed by the Board of Curators at Rise Art: Follow this link and vote for your favourite works

Board of Curators

Stephen Beddoe

Kenny Schachter

Clyde Hopkins

Medeia Cohan-Petrolino

Adriana Marques

Mandy d'Abo

Danielle Arnaud

Matt Roberts

Edward Cutler

Personna Art Festival (4 - 8th May) at the Rag Factory

View Map LOCATION The Rag Factory, 16 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ

Dates 4th-8th May Full details of program below

For further details visit www.personaartfestival.com

Robert West will be working with Antria Pelekanou once again, taking part in the Personna Art Festival. It is a unique opportunity for innovative and emerging Artists to exhibit their work in a major contemporary Art show in London.

The project, directed by A Moving Exhibition curators Antria Pelekanou and Zia Fernandez, will run from 4 to 8 May 2011 in East London and bring together contemporary artists from around the world working in a range of different media – from painting and sculpture to audio and video.

The Artists will feature in a large exhibition at The Rag Factory, just off Brick Lane, while a series of talks and workshops will explore artistic practice and provide an opportunity for the public to enjoy hands-on activities. All events will be free.

Awards will be presented to the artists exhibiting the best work in each category as chosen by the judging panel, while the public will determine the winner of the People's Choice Award.

The initiative’s aim is to foster inspiration and creativity, provide a platform for ground-breaking independent artists and stimulate discussion between practitioners, students and the general public about contemporary art.

 

Debut Contemporary Art Auction for Lupus Trust

50 ARTISTS | 50 ARTWORKS | To Raise £50,000 in Aid of the Lupus Trust

Debut Contemporary hosts a very special, one-off Charity Auction event for the 4th May Artists Meet

Collectors Preview at the gallery to raise funds for Lupus Research via The St Thomas' Lupus Trust.

The chronic debilitating disorder of the immune system, now one of the major medical conditions of the

modern age, causes inflammation of virtually any system or organ of the body and can be life threatening.

Lupus disease, which to date has no known cure, tragically cut short the lives of two most talented women,

Jennie & Jessie Gunhammar, amongst many and will continue to do so without the necessary funds made

available.

The Debut Artists endorse THE JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST by

donating an artwork each supporting their fellow contemporaries and their legacy. Guests

are invited to take part in the Charity Auction of ten artworks selected personally by the

Auctioneer, Paul Barthaud (founder of Paul Barthaud Associates Ltd). The ticket entry of £100

will go towards a raffle for the remaining 40 artworks to be presented on the night to lucky

ticket holders. All funds raised on the evening will help facilitate the first walk in clinic at the St Thomas's

Hospital, raise Lupus awareness and aid the discovery of a cure.

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Coley Porter Bell Many Ogilvy Hands Secret Art Sale SELLS OUT!

What a great night in Notting Hill at the Coley Porter Bell Offices, all the works have been sold! and all in aid of charity. To see all the works Exhibited and find out more about the Many Ogilvy Hands Cause visit MOH SECRET ART SALE

Debut Contemporary: Look Its Moving, It's Alive! (Private View 6th April)

Debut Contemporary Launches

Re-post from Debut Contemporary Blog

With guests queuing for nearly an hour to get in, Debut Contemporary's preview launch on the 2nd of March was a huge hit! There was record attendance and an enthusiastic crowd. The newly remodeled white cube gallery was brought to life with models transported from the website with their minimalistic costumes, Akleriah's spontaneous performance pieces with live cello, and uplifting beats from DJ Spydabrown all amongst a vibrant mix of hot Debut Artists' work. 

Debut Artists were ecstatic with the turnout as well! Representatives from the press such as IDOL Magazine, BBC News, and The Independent all came to check out the show. Many artists' friends and family attended, excited to see the artists' work as well. Patrons of the gallery were very impressed with the gallery's new look and shared lots of praise.

It was definitely a night of great music, amazing performances, lovely people, interesting conversations, and stunning art. Since the event night, lots of people have toured the gallery and inquired about the art. If you are in Notting Hill, definitely make plans to drop by to see the gallery yourself!

Many Ogilvy Hands at Coley Porter Bell (Private View 6th of April)

I have donated works for the up coming exhibition Many Ogilvy Hands at the Coley Porter Bell Offices in London, to help raise funds to build schools in Uganda. The exhibition is organised by the Ogilvy Group and is in aid of charity. Similar to the RCA Secrets the postcards are displayed anonymously and are signed on the reverse, so that the artist remains a secret until after the cards are purchased and their signature is revealed. So if you want to grab an original work of art by new contemporaries come to the show. RSPV if you want to come along.