7/6/2007
Arts Unwrapped
Various locations, London
The biggest UK open studio event, in which over 44 studio groups and over 1000 artists and designers, across London, open their doors to welcome the public and art professionals into their workplaces. Animation, ceramics, design, film, furniture, glass, graphic design, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking, product design, sculpture, textiles, video and much more.
Open studios event
Arts Unwrapped is the biggest UK open studios event, in which over 40 studio groups across London, and over 1000 artists and designers open their doors to welcome the public into their workplaces.
Over this last weekend, you can visit a range of artists from established to emerging talent of the future, learn more about contemporary art, discover artists' working practice, start or add to your collection by buying art, craft and design directly from artists and makers.
'There is a quality to going to another artist's studio which gives you a special way in to their work. Instantly they reveal more than they might like about their working method, in contrast to the controlled environment of the formal exhibition. Just like going round someone's house, a large part of the pleasure is simply nosing around in someone else's sock drawer' — comments artist, Keith Wilson.
You will see animation, ceramics, design, film, furniture, glass, graphic design, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking, product design, sculpture, textiles, video and much more.
Many of the open studios are hosting special events from film screenings and performances to print workshops for children and adults and private views and barbecues. There are exclusive guided tours to renowned artists' studios alongside guided walks around studios in specific areas of London.
Sarah Weir, Executive Director, Arts Council England, London, said: 'Affordable studio spaces for artists and designer-makers are vital for London's creative economy - they allow artists to develop their practice, giving them the space to experiment, create and flourish. We're delighted to be working with the London Development Agency to support this year's line up and would encourage as many people as possible to see our buzzing creative capital in action'.
'The London Development Agency is proud to support Arts Unwrapped, an internationally recognised and prestigious showcase event, which is developing the art market for all Londoners,' says Tom Campbell, Head of Creative Sectors at the London Development Agency.
For further details:
http://ww.artsunwrapped.com