Highgate Gallery in conjunction with The Wolf Collective is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by acclaimed British artist Adrian Hemming.
This exhibition brings together a significant body of work spanning Hemming’s decades-long career,
including oil paintings, prints, drawings, and watercolours.
Known for his meditative landscapes and luminous handling of colour, Hemming’s practice invites viewers
to reflect on how memory shapes perception—and how the land itself becomes a repository of both
personal and collective experience.
The Shape of Memory engages deeply with themes drawn from cultural history and philosophy.
Echoing Simon Schama’s Landscape and Memory, the exhibition explores landscape not merely
as a backdrop, but as a force through which identity, myth, and memory are forged. Hemming’s
work also resonates with both Nietzsche and Proust’s reflections on conscious remembering in the
body, where memory is not only stored in the mind but experienced viscerally—through rhythm,
sensation, and image.
As noted in the late Professor Denis Cosgrove’s essay on Hemming, his landscapes are “charged with the
geography of emotion,” operating between place and psyche. Hemming’s canvases often blur the boundary
between inner and outer worlds, rendering terrain that is at once real and remembered, abstract and intimate.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to engage with the full emotional and intellectual range of
Hemming’s work—a practice deeply rooted in the poetics of place and the subtle architectures of memory.
Adrian Hemming at Highgate Gallery opening times:
Friday 14 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November: 10.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 November: 13.00 – 17.00
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
28 – 30 November 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade in Highgate will take place on:
Friday 28 November: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 29 November: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 30 November: 11am 0- 5pm
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
28 – 30 November 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade in Highgate will take place on:
Friday 28 November: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 29 November: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 30 November: 11am 0- 5pm
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
28 – 30 November 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade in Highgate will take place on:
Friday 28 November: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 29 November: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 30 November: 11am 0- 5pm
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists
John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity
to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade In Highgate will be open:
Friday 5 December: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 6 December: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 7 December: 11am – 5pm
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists
John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity
to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade In Highgate will be open:
Friday 5 December: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 6 December: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 7 December: 11am – 5pm
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Handmade In Highgate, the Winter/Christmas fairs 2025
This year Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution will be hosting 2 Christmas/Winter fairs back to back.
Each show will feature different designer/makers and artists, with the exceptions being our resident artisan baker The Two Shuks and brilliant horticulturists
John Cullen Gardens.
As ever we are overwhelmed with amazingly talented makers in all disciplines. Expect some of the Uk’s finest glass makers, artists, jewellers, ceramicists, paper and textile artists: makers working in all disciplines and all price ranges.
Handmade In Highgate also offers visitors the opportunity
to look around the beautiful, historic , normally closed to the public Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (HLSI). Founded in 1839, the HLSI was established to deliver arts and sciences through the provision of lectures, classes a library and gallery. Still in operation, the HLSI is now also a membership building.
Located in the heart of Highgate Village, entry to Handmade in Highgate is always free, and everyone is welcome.
Handmade In Highgate will be open:
Friday 5 December: 5pm -8pm
Saturday 6 December: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 7 December: 11am – 5pm
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Monday 6 Nov coffee computers 10 30
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.
Do come along to meet your neighbours, enjoy a good cup of coffee and find out what is happening in Highgate.
The planning committee often have someone on hand to answer planning queries.