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Sandra Blow Exhibition | Originals and Limited Editions

Posted: January 26, 2017

An exhibition of originals and limited editions by abstract art pioneer, Sandra Blow Exhibition 24th March – 9th April Throughout her life Sandra Blow RA worked with a huge variety of materials and on a variety of scales from the very small to the very large. During her later life Sandra Blow published many stunning … Continued

Interview with Angie Lewin

Posted: December 14, 2016

This year we showed prints by Angie Lewin as part of our exhibition of works by The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers and her prints generated lots of interest at our Ealing gallery. We’re delighted to be continuing to show Angie’s work as she is a leading light in the British printmaking world. Working in a range of … Continued

New from Bruce McLean | Mixed Grillings

Posted: November 24, 2016

We’re delighted to announce that a new series of autobiographical hand-painted silkscreens by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce McLean has just been published and we are one of a few approved galleries to be selling them. Mixed Grillings’ is a series of five works inspired by real-life episodes from McLean’s past. Each work represents a memory, a story, … Continued

The Classroom Suite by Peter Blake

Posted: September 18, 2016

The Classroom Suite is a series of four silkscreen prints by Peter Blake depicting different popular leisure activities: the beach, the circus, the aquarium and a parade. The Classroom Suite is inspired by posters and images created for children and used in the classrooms and nurseries of yesteryear. Their packed compositions reflect the fact that these … Continued

Peter Blake. An exhibition of rare silkscreen prints

Posted: August 16, 2016

We’re delighted to announce our exhibition in September of rare and new limited edition prints by Peter Blake, a highly regarded and original artist who is often described as the godfather of British Pop Art. The exhibition at For Arts Sake will contain over 100 screenprints, presenting rarely-seen and familiar pieces, all of which are highly sought … Continued

RE original prints at For Arts Sake

Posted: May 27, 2016

This summer’s show at For Arts Sake will feature over 90 new works by leading printmakers, showcasing the best in contemporary printmaking. The exhibition will consist of a selection of works made from the 136th annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers at Bankside Gallery. The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers is one of the … Continued

Exit Pursued By A Bear by Mychael Barratt

Posted: April 22, 2016

On the 23rd of April this year the world will commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare and there are events galore being planned for this special anniversary. One artist has planned a very special tribute to the bard. Known for his prints and paintings in the English narrative tradition, Mychael Barratt’s work … Continued

Salt Stars. A series of new prints by Gill Tyson.

Posted: April 18, 2016

Gill Tyson is a printmaker who specialises in lithography, concentrating on the richness of expressive marks within this medium. Gill develops her prints by building up layers of colour to create a depth and intensity in deceptively simple and distilled imagery. Her work has been likened to “painting in slow motion”. Gill responds to remote … Continued

Bruce McLean Exhibition

Posted: April 12, 2016

Prior to the opening of our exhibition Bruce McLean: Making An Exhibition Of Myself. In Print. on Friday 15th April we were delighted that Ealing publication The Line has produced an article highlighting the show. In case you missed it, we’ve reproduced it here: For Arts Sake announces the first survey of the … Continued

Interview | Jazmin Velasco

Posted: March 15, 2016

Jazmin Velasco is from Guadalajara, Mexico where she studied graphic design, illustration and printmaking, while working as a cartoonist for a national newspaper in Mexico. She currently lives in the south of England where she illustrates books, makes prints and works with ceramics. Jazmin is a member of the Society of Wood Engravers, showing her … Continued

Natasha Kumar | Exhibition

Posted: March 10, 2016

Natasha Kumar, an established Anglo-Indian artist, will be exhibiting a collection of her work at our gallery this month. Natasha has long been captivated by this fascinating continent, both as an artist and as a traveller and in the exhibition, India. Life and Landscape, she captures the essence of India. Art and India … Continued

Art exhibitions to look forward to in 2016

Posted: January 7, 2016

The year 2016 is looking a promising one for art lovers, with a number of significant exhibitions in the making. Here’s our bucket lists for the year ahead and some of the best art exhibitions in 2016 to look forward to. Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse From the 1860s to the 1920s, … Continued

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