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May
27
Mon
Ewen Macaulay Solo Art Exhibition: Urban Scenes & Skylines @ Avivson Gallery
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for an  solo exhibition celebrating the artistic journey of Ewen Macaulay as he unveils his debut solo exhibition in London.

Ewen, a self-taught artist with a background in graphic design, brings forth a unique perspective shaped by twelve years of experience in the design industry. His preferred mediums, acrylics and acrylic inks, blend seamlessly on large hand-made canvases, capturing the essence of urban landscapes with a dynamic and passionate flair.

Drawing inspiration from the bustling cityscape of London, Ewen’s work mirrors the energy, vibrancy, and architectural richness that define the metropolis. Influenced by the renowned illustrator Ralph Steadman, his creations resonate with a natural flow and movement.

Experience the captivating world of Urban Scenes & Skylines by Ewen Macauley at the Avison Gallery, located at 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX.

The exhibition runs from 18th to 31st May 2024, offering ample opportunities to explore Ewen’s compelling artwork.

May
28
Tue
Ewen Macaulay Solo Art Exhibition: Urban Scenes & Skylines @ Avivson Gallery
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for an  solo exhibition celebrating the artistic journey of Ewen Macaulay as he unveils his debut solo exhibition in London.

Ewen, a self-taught artist with a background in graphic design, brings forth a unique perspective shaped by twelve years of experience in the design industry. His preferred mediums, acrylics and acrylic inks, blend seamlessly on large hand-made canvases, capturing the essence of urban landscapes with a dynamic and passionate flair.

Drawing inspiration from the bustling cityscape of London, Ewen’s work mirrors the energy, vibrancy, and architectural richness that define the metropolis. Influenced by the renowned illustrator Ralph Steadman, his creations resonate with a natural flow and movement.

Experience the captivating world of Urban Scenes & Skylines by Ewen Macauley at the Avison Gallery, located at 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX.

The exhibition runs from 18th to 31st May 2024, offering ample opportunities to explore Ewen’s compelling artwork.

May
29
Wed
Ewen Macaulay Solo Art Exhibition: Urban Scenes & Skylines @ Avivson Gallery
May 29 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for an  solo exhibition celebrating the artistic journey of Ewen Macaulay as he unveils his debut solo exhibition in London.

Ewen, a self-taught artist with a background in graphic design, brings forth a unique perspective shaped by twelve years of experience in the design industry. His preferred mediums, acrylics and acrylic inks, blend seamlessly on large hand-made canvases, capturing the essence of urban landscapes with a dynamic and passionate flair.

Drawing inspiration from the bustling cityscape of London, Ewen’s work mirrors the energy, vibrancy, and architectural richness that define the metropolis. Influenced by the renowned illustrator Ralph Steadman, his creations resonate with a natural flow and movement.

Experience the captivating world of Urban Scenes & Skylines by Ewen Macauley at the Avison Gallery, located at 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX.

The exhibition runs from 18th to 31st May 2024, offering ample opportunities to explore Ewen’s compelling artwork.

Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
May 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

May
30
Thu
Ewen Macaulay Solo Art Exhibition: Urban Scenes & Skylines @ Avivson Gallery
May 30 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for an  solo exhibition celebrating the artistic journey of Ewen Macaulay as he unveils his debut solo exhibition in London.

Ewen, a self-taught artist with a background in graphic design, brings forth a unique perspective shaped by twelve years of experience in the design industry. His preferred mediums, acrylics and acrylic inks, blend seamlessly on large hand-made canvases, capturing the essence of urban landscapes with a dynamic and passionate flair.

Drawing inspiration from the bustling cityscape of London, Ewen’s work mirrors the energy, vibrancy, and architectural richness that define the metropolis. Influenced by the renowned illustrator Ralph Steadman, his creations resonate with a natural flow and movement.

Experience the captivating world of Urban Scenes & Skylines by Ewen Macauley at the Avison Gallery, located at 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX.

The exhibition runs from 18th to 31st May 2024, offering ample opportunities to explore Ewen’s compelling artwork.

Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
May 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jazz in the House 2024: Jim Mullen Organ Trio @ Lauderdale House
May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Jazz in the House 2024: Jim Mullen Organ Trio

Scottish jazz guitarist Jim Mullen brings his distinctive style to Lauderdale House!

Multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen has toured and recorded with many US and UK artists including Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Georgie Fame, Terry Callier, Brian Auger, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Teddy Edwards, Frank Wes, Johnny Griffin, Claire Martin, Robert Palmer, Van Morrison.

Throughout the late 70’s and 80’s Jim co-lead the much loved British Morrissey Mullen band, with the great UK tenor saxophonist Dick Morrissey. Following this Jim toured and recorded in various UK quartet formats, notably the his Reunion quartet with Gareth Williams, Gary Husband and Mick Hutton, “String Theory”. In 2019 Jim recorded his “Volunteers” album featuring many of his own tunes and a great 9 piece band lineup, featuring the cream of British jazz musicians. For this gig, Jim will be performing with his organ trio, featuring Mike Gorman on organ and Tristan Mailliot on drums. Jim has recorded many albums as organ trio with Diving Duck Label “Gig bag”, “Make Believe”, “Smokescreen”, “Catch my Drift”.

Programmed by Blow the Fuse.

 

Performers

Jim Mullen – Guitar

Mike Gorman – Organ

Tristan Mailliot – Drums

 

Tickets

Standard £15.50

Unwaged Concession £12.50

(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)

Under 35s Concession £8

(Limited Numbers)

 

Times

Doors Open: 7:30pm

Concert Start Time: 8pm

 

Tickets can be purchased here.

May
31
Fri
Ewen Macaulay Solo Art Exhibition: Urban Scenes & Skylines @ Avivson Gallery
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for an  solo exhibition celebrating the artistic journey of Ewen Macaulay as he unveils his debut solo exhibition in London.

Ewen, a self-taught artist with a background in graphic design, brings forth a unique perspective shaped by twelve years of experience in the design industry. His preferred mediums, acrylics and acrylic inks, blend seamlessly on large hand-made canvases, capturing the essence of urban landscapes with a dynamic and passionate flair.

Drawing inspiration from the bustling cityscape of London, Ewen’s work mirrors the energy, vibrancy, and architectural richness that define the metropolis. Influenced by the renowned illustrator Ralph Steadman, his creations resonate with a natural flow and movement.

Experience the captivating world of Urban Scenes & Skylines by Ewen Macauley at the Avison Gallery, located at 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX.

The exhibition runs from 18th to 31st May 2024, offering ample opportunities to explore Ewen’s compelling artwork.

Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
1
Sat
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
2
Sun
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
3
Mon
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
4
Tue
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
5
Wed
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
6
Thu
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
7
Fri
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
8
Sat
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
9
Sun
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 9 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
10
Mon
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 10 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
11
Tue
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
12
Wed
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Pride and Prejudice in Words and Music @ LAUDERDALE HOUSE,
Jun 12 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for a special evening as Pride and Prejudice is brought to life through words and music by Leora Cohen on violin, Paul Wingfield on piano and narrator Penelope Rawlins.


The American-born Jewish conductor and composer Carl Davis, wrote the music for dozens of films and more than one hundred TV programmes. His score for Pride and Prejudice is particularly memorable – Davis captured the novel’s most salient themes and values through evocative quotations from and subtle allusions to resonant works by major composers contemporary with Jane Austen’s work. Davis was subsequently commissioned to produce an abbreviated version of his score, for violin and piano, with a spoken narration, written by Gill Hornby. The resulting compact and highly effective musical entertainment vividly recreates the popular nineteenth century musical genre of melodrama. This concert is a tribute to Carl Davis, who died on August 3 2023.

Jun
13
Thu
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
14
Fri
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
15
Sat
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 15 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
16
Sun
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
17
Mon
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
18
Tue
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Jun
19
Wed
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
20
Thu
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.

Duncan Montgomery & George Townsend: Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds @ Highgate Gallery
Jun 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wood engraver’s debut solo exhibition contemplates historic Oxford and Highgate bathing places.

The North Wall Arts Centre and Highgate Gallery announce the forthcoming exhibition Parson’s Pleasure and the Ponds  – the debut solo show of printmaker Duncan Montgomery. Travelling between Oxford and Highgate, the exhibition presents a new series of wood engravings alongside a background of historical materials curated  by cultural historian George Townsend.

Montgomery’s figures and riverscapes draw on classical statuary, found photography, and in situ life modelling, to create atmospheres of quiet and disquiet, lost and in-between time. Textures of muscle, skin and hair emerge amid corrugated metal, polished marble and crumbling brick, wind-moved leaves and the wavering image-within-an-image of open water.

Recovering a visual history of freshwater bathing in the UK, the exhibition incorporates historical text and images to reflect especially on: Parson’s Pleasure, an Oxford river bathing place demolished in 1992 and the focus of Townsend’s 2022 PHD; and the ponds used for bathing on Hampstead Heath over the past several centuries and still in use today.

The North Wall Arts Centre is an award-winning theatre and gallery in Summertown, Oxford, built on the site of a Victorian swimming pool. The Highgate Gallery is a part of the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, which has been promoting discussion, debate and life-long learning since 1839.

Gallery times: Wednesdays to Fridays 13:00-17:00,
Saturdays 11:00-16:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00,
Mondays & Tuesdays Closed

Jun
21
Fri
Exhibition: William Cai @ Lauderdale House
Jun 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This June, we are delighted to present the ethereal works of William Cai, Chinese painter whose feather-light strokes immortalise the beauty of nature.

William Cai is an internationally renowned artist, accomplished in both freestyle brushwork (Xieyi) and fine detailed brushwork (Gungbi). His work has received many awards and been collected by museums all over the world. In the early 1990s, he was hired by the Victoria and Albert Museum to teach Chinese painting, and has since taught the discipline at various art institutions in the UK.