XYZ Gallery : Opening: 29 July 6-9pm
30 July 1-4pm
By Artists Rajarshi Smart & Naishadh Jani
Donation Welcome
Private View Thursday 10th July 6-9pm
Open Wednesday 9th – Saturday 19th July 12-6pm
Please see website for Events and Workshops www.freepaintersandsculptors.co.uk
Exhibiting Artists:
Rosalind Barker
Nicholas Cheeseman
Joanna Ciechanowska
Louisa Crispin
David Davies
Yusuf Elsaadi
Sue Evans
Alexandra Harley
Richard Heys
Owen Legg
Rod Mcintosh
Alex McIntyre
Bettina Reiber
Mary Romer
Sally Ward
This show unveils ongoing experimentation, exchange, and interdisciplinary practices that have shaped a dynamic body of work of the residents over the past 7 months.
The exhibition includes a diverse mix of painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media works, offering insight into the wide material and conceptual approaches explored during the residency.
PV: 12 June 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Open to Public: 13-21 June
Venue: XYZ Gray’s Inn, 5 Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8PH
As we collectively navigate a world saturated with media, signs and spectacle, Ad-Lib looks to question what we know to be real and what we understand to be simulated, and how the blurring of the two might be reconciled. If there is a loss of a genuine, unmediated experience, are there uncontrolled actions – can we be spontaneous?
Opening: 9th May 18:00-22:00
Continues 10th-25th May 2025
Opening hours Thur – Sun 1200 – 1700
Rob Branigan, Jack Catling, Erato Chatzisavva, Kate Davis & David Moore, Catherine Ferguson, Rebecca Fortnum, Luca George, Matthew Galpin, Giorgos Kontis, Christina Mamakos, Giannis Mitrou, Liz Murray, David Stearn, Filippos Tsitsopoulos, Julia Vogl, Aaron Williamson, Sharon Young
Luke was born in Kent and raised in London, England. Inspired by Irving Penn, Henri Cartier – Bresson, Albert Watson. Luke assisted most of London’s fashion and advertising photographers and later went onto The London College of Printing, leaving with a distinction. After leaving LCP Luke was commissioned by London Magazines to portray his images in fashion and beauty as well as celebrity portraits. Luke has worked in London, New York, Miami, LA, Paris, Cape Town, Germany, France, Holland, Denmark, Australia and the Far East.
When living in Cape Town, South Africa with daily encounters with the ocean through fashion photography projects and campaigns the Feminine Sea project idea was born…
9 Contemporary fine artists
Plus Spoken word & Live Music / Short Films Screenings / Artist Demos & Interviews
INCAHOOTS is an eclectic mix of fine art, live music, spoken word, performances, experimental film and artist interviews.
Taking place at the XYZ gallery located on Grays Inn Road in London, WC1, this second edition of INCAHOOTS will showcase an eclectic lineup of 9 contemporary fine artists alongside evening events in an exciting and diverse mix of spoken word performances, live music, engaging artist interviews, short film screenings, theatrical read-throughs, workshops and more, all within this beautiful gallery space located in the heart of the city of London.
INCAHOOTS intends to generate a sense of unification across different artistic forms of expression and generations. By bridging various artistic disciplines, we seek to foster dialogue, inspire creativity, and celebrate the power of the arts to unite people from all walks of life.
Exhibiting artists include:
Francesca Alaimo
John Ball
Rosso Emerald Crimson
Jarek Jay Filipowicz
Katerina IaCovides
Jessica Illsley
Paul Kingsley Squire
Michelle Watson
Ben Wilson – (The Chewing Gum Man)
As well as the opening night and private view on the 17th April we have several special evening events planned :
Saturday 26th April INCAHOOTS Film evening / Screening and live Q&A : 7.30 – 10.30pm
*Ticketed event (Eventbrite)
Tickets will be released very soon…
Film evening with a selection of short and experimental films. The filmmakers will be interviewed along with short audience Q&A sessions.
Friday 2nd May INCAHOOTS special spoken word and live music event with artist interviews:
Doors open : 7pm / First performance 8pm – doors close 11pm
*Ticketed event (Eventbrite)
Tickets will be released very soon…
Saturday 3rd : 7.30 – 11pm INCAHOOTS Masquerade ball
*Ticketed event (Eventbrite)
With special guests
Please visit https://www.incahoots-arts.com/ for more information including opening times, exhibiting artists, ticket information and opening times.
Dreamscapes_ Collective presents*
Anna Suwalowska
John Brooke HW
Lindsay Pickett
Michael Coppelov
Olivia Bloodworth
Private View:
19th February, 6 – 9pm
Performance by Turtle Boulevard
20th February – 9th March 2025
Open hours: Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 6pm
Please arrive AT 18:45, doors will be locked at 19.00.
Find out more about the exhibition :
Drawing Humans XYZ events listing
We’ll be in the gallery drawing amid the exhibition featuring work from artists regularly attending Life Drawing sessions across London.
This will be a chilled yet energetic and dynamic atmosphere with a hand-picked playlist and a friendly group of artists. All levels are welcome and experience is not necessary.
Our model will be Yuyu – looking forward to some challenging and dynamic poses.
SPACES ARE LIMITED PLEASE BOOK ASAP!
We provide basic materials so there is no excuse – BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW! Can’t wait to see you there 🙂
Please arrive AT 18:45, doors will be locked at 19.00.
Find out more about the exhibition :
Drawing Humans XYZ events listing
We’ll be in the gallery drawing amid the exhibition featuring work from artists regularly attending Life Drawing sessions across London.
This will be a chilled yet energetic and dynamic atmosphere with a hand-picked playlist and a friendly group of artists. All levels are welcome and experience is not necessary.
Our model will be Tanja – looking forward to some graceful and elegant poses.
SPACES ARE LIMITED PLEASE BOOK ASAP!
We provide basic materials so there is no excuse – BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW! Can’t wait to see you there 🙂