My Parents are coming to Greenwich for the first time and they are keen art fans, Can you suggest where they can see some art and maybe purchase some?
Seeing Art - it sort of depends what kind of art they're into. If they like traditional painting, the Queen's House has a new hanging of their maritime paintings (there's a review somewhere back in the blog.) There are quite a few maritime paintings and portraits in the Maritime Museum - mainly upstairs to the right as you go in. If they don't mind spending a few quid you could all have a meal at the Spread Eagle just so you can see the superb collection of local paintings - my suggestion would be a lunchtime or early week to get the best view.
If they like more contemporary art, they could try the Paul McPherson Gallery, which is opposite the Auction rooms in Lassell St. He has exhibitions from contemporary artists on a rolling basis - obviously I don't know what will be on when you go. There's a photogrpahers' gallery at the bottom of Royal Hill whose name totally esacapes me just now - but they opened an exhibition space last week.
As for purchases, I'd suggest The Inspired Art Gallery which is at the South end of Greenwich covered market They have a much larger floorspace that it might at first seem and are worth checking out. A few feet away in Turnpin Lane, Red Door, which hosts a lot of local artists' work has a small but curious selection. Warwick Leadlay mainly sells maps, but he does occasionally have contemporary art on display - he's an eclectic man indee.
If they're into prints, look no further than the Greenwich Printmakers Co-op - also in the covered marker (there's a review of that in the blog somewhere too) It's manned by the artists themselves and if you like the work of a particular artist, they can open drawers of more examples of their work for you.
To be honest there are little shops selling odd pieces of art all over Greenwich - some are better than others. There's one along Trafalgar Road, but I'm really not convinced about the general quality.
If they want to take pot-luck, they could try Greenwich Auctions. It's unlikely they'll find any good fine art, but the experience is fun (also reviewed somewhere in the blog.)
Other people may have some places to add - I know this list is not exhaustive - but good luck for now!
If they like more contemporary art, they could try the Paul McPherson Gallery, which is opposite the Auction rooms in Lassell St. He has exhibitions from contemporary artists on a rolling basis - obviously I don't know what will be on when you go. There's a photogrpahers' gallery at the bottom of Royal Hill whose name totally esacapes me just now - but they opened an exhibition space last week.
As for purchases, I'd suggest The Inspired Art Gallery which is at the South end of Greenwich covered market They have a much larger floorspace that it might at first seem and are worth checking out. A few feet away in Turnpin Lane, Red Door, which hosts a lot of local artists' work has a small but curious selection. Warwick Leadlay mainly sells maps, but he does occasionally have contemporary art on display - he's an eclectic man indee.
If they're into prints, look no further than the Greenwich Printmakers Co-op - also in the covered marker (there's a review of that in the blog somewhere too) It's manned by the artists themselves and if you like the work of a particular artist, they can open drawers of more examples of their work for you.
To be honest there are little shops selling odd pieces of art all over Greenwich - some are better than others. There's one along Trafalgar Road, but I'm really not convinced about the general quality.
If they want to take pot-luck, they could try Greenwich Auctions. It's unlikely they'll find any good fine art, but the experience is fun (also reviewed somewhere in the blog.)
Other people may have some places to add - I know this list is not exhaustive - but good luck for now!
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I think the A&C Gallery on Trafalgar Road has some interesting pieces, but I'm half convinced I could do something close enough on my own (or with my 4yo) with enough paint and a spatula. Also, I went in there one year asking for donations to our street party and the lady who is always there was beyond rude in ignoring me and telling me (effectively) to get lost. I'm sure she's nicer to people who might buy something, but it put me off enough to guarantee we never will.
I agree - we go past that place and giggle.
I've had a similar experience there too. Most of the work in there is that of the lady in question. She did give me her card though - she's called Lubinka Kovacevic Mimovic. I do wonder how she manages to sell anything. From what she said it sounds like she relies on selling to a select group of rich clients, rather than passing trafalgar road trade!
I am a fan of the Viewfinder Gallery though at the bottom of Royal Hill.
Andy
I discovered it the other day - it's tucked away a bit. There wasn't anything on at the time, so I thought I'd hold out for an exhibition before reveiwing.
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I'd go to the Blackheath Gallery next time your parents visit. Art from Graeme Wilcox, Mark Demsteader... brilliant! They always seem to time their Xmas exhbibition for the Blackheath firework display. Invite your parents for the first week of November.
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