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'''Sartorial Contemporary Art''' is a [[contemporary art]] gallery in central [[London]], [[England]].<ref>[http://www.timeout.com/london/venue/15479/sartorial-contemporary-art Sartorial Contemporary Art], ''[[Time Out (company)|TimeOut]]'', London, UK.</ref> The gallery was opened in 2002 as [[Gretta Sarfaty Marchant|Gretta Sarfaty Marchant's]] project space in an 18th century [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] house on Kensington Church Street in [[London]], [[England]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Art Slant|url=http://www.artslant.com/lon/venues/show/6145-sartorial-contemporary-art|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref>. It was named after the artist's horse and inaugurated with her exhibition, ''Myth of Womanhood'', curated by Julia Weiner, Head of Education at the [[Courtauld Institute of Art]], London. The gallery was established as an official business in 2005. Three years later it was moved to the new space in [[Kings Cross, London]].,<ref>[http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/london/venue/kings-cross-48/sartorial-contemporary-art-3578/ Sartorial Contemporary Art], [http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/ Spoonfed], UK.</ref> a 6000 square feet exhibition space. Sartorial is known for its commitment to ground-breaking art and for its unparalleled support to artists. <br />
'''Sartorial Contemporary Art''' is an artist run gallery founded in 2005 by [[Gretta Sarfaty Marchant]], artist and curator, as a project-led space in central [[London]], [[England]].<ref>[http://www.timeout.com/london/venue/15479/sartorial-contemporary-art Sartorial Contemporary Art], ''[[Time Out (company)|TimeOut]]'', London, UK.</ref> Originally based in an 18th century [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] house on Kensington Church Street. Sartorial Contemporary Art moved to Kings Cross in October 2008 where it has built a reputation for embracing newly emerging artists. <br />
Following ''[[The Guardian]]'' observation about the [[Harry Pye]] exhibition, ''Me,me,me'', ''the gallery space has achieved maturity and it has become a real space within the artistic circuit.''<ref>''[[The Guardian]]'', February 24, 2007, page 36. </ref> Sartorial Contemporary Art in house publication ''[[The Rebel magazine]]'' started in 2005, in collaboration with [[Harry Pye]] is released four times a year, usually connected with a current exhibition theme. Since 2005, Pye has written a column about the London art scene for the [[Estonia]]n newspaper, ''Epifanio'' as well as being the editor of ''The Rebel'' magazine.
Following ''[[The Guardian]]'' observation about the [[Harry Pye]] exhibition, ''Me,me,me'', ''the gallery space has achieved maturity and it has become a real space within the artistic circuit.''<ref>''[[The Guardian]]'', February 24, 2007, page 36. </ref> Sartorial Contemporary Art in house publication ''[[The Rebel magazine]]'' started in 2005, in collaboration with [[Harry Pye]] is released four times a year, usually connected with a current exhibition theme. Since 2005, Pye has written a column about the London art scene for the [[Estonia]]n newspaper, ''Epifanio'' as well as being the editor of ''The Rebel'' magazine.



Revision as of 14:25, 20 March 2013

Sartorial Contemporary Art
Sartorial Contemporary Art is located in Central London
Sartorial Contemporary Art
Location within Central London
Established2005
LocationArgyle Square, Kings Cross, London 8AP, England, United Kingdom
Websitewww.sartorialart.com

Sartorial Contemporary Art is an artist run gallery founded in 2005 by Gretta Sarfaty Marchant, artist and curator, as a project-led space in central London, England.[1] Originally based in an 18th century Georgian house on Kensington Church Street. Sartorial Contemporary Art moved to Kings Cross in October 2008 where it has built a reputation for embracing newly emerging artists.
Following The Guardian observation about the Harry Pye exhibition, Me,me,me, the gallery space has achieved maturity and it has become a real space within the artistic circuit.[2] Sartorial Contemporary Art in house publication The Rebel magazine started in 2005, in collaboration with Harry Pye is released four times a year, usually connected with a current exhibition theme. Since 2005, Pye has written a column about the London art scene for the Estonian newspaper, Epifanio as well as being the editor of The Rebel magazine.

Exhibitions

Among the most remarkable shows in Sartorial Contemporary Art the following are worth mentioning:

Artists exhibited

Liz Neal, Some Product, Sartorial Contemporary Art, 20.02 - 14.03.2009
Marcus Freeman - Stephen Peirce. New Paintings, Sartorial Contemporary Art, 2009
Gretta Sarfaty Marchant, Permutations, Sartorial Contemporary Art, 1-23.05.2009

References

  1. ^ Sartorial Contemporary Art, TimeOut, London, UK.
  2. ^ The Guardian, February 24, 2007, page 36.
  3. ^ "Q & A with Marcus Freeman". Rebel Magazine. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  4. ^ Cook, Liz. "Harry Pye's Values at Sartorial Contemporary Art: Exhibition Review". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  5. ^ Ciullo, Di Giovanni (2011). "Ieri, Oggi, Domani. Arte vis-à-vis". La Repubblica, Roma (No. 50): 90–95. {{cite journal}}: |issue= has extra text (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  6. ^ Derwent, May (01 March 2010). "Liz Neal. New Paintings". The Times: 57. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Through a Scanner Darkly". Paul's Art World. 24 February 2010.
  8. ^ Kuittinen, Riikka (2010). Street Art. Contemporary Prints. London: V&A Publishing. p. 6. {{cite book}}: More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)
  9. ^ Lack, Jessica. "Marcus Freeman / Stephen Peirce". The Guardian: 38.
  10. ^ "The Leeds Guide. Preview: Art in Progess". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  11. ^ Pryor, John-Paul (2008). "Jasper Joffe Mixes Royal Family with Pornography". Dazed Digital.
  12. ^ Akbar, Arifa (23 February 2008). "All About My Mother: the Visual Tributes from Top Artists". The Independent: 24.
  13. ^ Osburn, Chris (13 December, 2006). "Artistic Vandals II". Juxtapoz Magazine. Retrieved 19 February 2013. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Robinson, Jamie. "Saints and Sinners. The many faces of Gavin Nolan". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  15. ^ "Jasper Joffe Exhibition". TELEGRAM. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  16. ^ "Sartorial Contemporary Art on Saatchi". Retrieved 19 February 2013.

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