What’s New I A Printmaker’s London

A blockbuster exhibition of printmakers’ original works on the theme of London opens this autumn

Screenprint of Kew Gardens glasshouse by Clare Halifax
‘From Me to Kew’ (screenprint) by Clare Halifax

Coming to For Arts Sake this September, we are thrilled to announce one of the biggest ever group shows of original prints devoted to the capital.

‘A Printmaker’s London’ features never-before-seen new works from 60 of the leading contemporary British printmakers, covering the full breadth of techniques from linocut to screenprint, woodcut, etching and lithograph.

Exhibiting artists include Gail Brodholt, Gerry Baptist, Paul Catherall, John Duffin, Louise Hayward, Anna Marrow, Sophie Layton, Martin Grover and many more.

Linocut print of woman reading Vogue on the London Underground Northern Line
‘Retail Therapy II’ (linocut) by Gail Brodholt

All of the prints are being created exclusively for the exhibition and will only be available from For Arts Sake for the duration of the show. For pre-order enquiries please email [email protected].

We will also be hosting a series of exciting ‘Meet the Artist’ weekends, where many of the exhibiting artists will be talking through their methods and inspirations over a glass of wine and a guided preview of ‘A Printmaker’s London’.

Work in progress sketches by linocut printmaker Paul Cleden
Work in progress from linocut artist Paul Cleden

Gallery director Brian Davis says: “We are very pleased to present this unique show. It’s possible that there has never been an occasion when so many artists have come together to present their interpretation of London. We hope you enjoy the exhibition as much as we have curating it.”

Etching of London and St Paul's Cathedral by Clare Grossman on the printmaking press
Original etching on the press in Clare Grossman’s studio

You can see the progress of the prints as they unfold, and enjoy some behind-the-scenes peeks into our artists’ studios by following the hashtag #APrintmakersLondon on Instagram and Twitter.

Meanwhile, if you would like to join our mailing list for exclusive invitations and events news – including our Meet the Artist afternoons – please sign up at the foot of our homepage.

A Printmaker’s London, For Arts Sake, September 5-29, 45 Bond Street, Ealing, W5 5AS

Copper etching plate for artist Tim Southall's historical print 'A Tale of London'
Copper etching plate for Tim Southall’s print ‘A Tale of London’

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