The Big Art Season is Here: Don’t Miss These 5 London Hidden Gems
As the big art season rolls in, all eyes are on major events like Frieze and other high-profile art fairs. Curators, creative freelancers, and collectors are buzzing, looking for the next big thing. But here our art scouting team would like to shine a light on a few lesser-known art events that could easily get lost in the frenzy. These shows are packed with fresh talent and intriguing works—definitely worth your time. Here’s what you should check out:
1. SET Ealing Open Studios
When: 26 September 2024, 18:00 – 22:00
Where: SET Ealing , 105-113 St James House, Broadway, London W13 9BE
Image Source: https://setspace.uk/centre/ealing/
SET is a standout collective that has hubs all over London, offering exhibitions, events, and workshops for artists and creatives. Known for fostering the next wave of talent, they also run a members club—but for their Open Studios, anyone can drop in. It's a perfect chance to meet the artists, explore their studios, and get a feel for the energy driving London’s creative scene. Located in a unique former mattress showroom, SET Ealing is home to 70 artists, making it a hotspot for discovering fresh, local talent. Plus, you can enjoy free refreshments while you explore!
2. Trailing Clouds of Glory Exhibition
When: 27 September 2024, 18:00 – 21:00 (Private View Opening)
Where: Coleman Project Space, 94 Webster Rd, London SE16 4DF
Romanticism, bird skulls, AI, and absurdism—a perfect recipe for a digital art exhibition. We’ve seen Theo Ellison’s previous shows and can confidently say his latest project, created with George Shaw, will be just as captivating. The surreal mashup of high and low culture, unapologetic romanticism, and mid-2000s aesthetics is stretched and teased into something mezmerising. If you're into experimental video art that stretches the imagination, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
3. Art Unleashed Exhibition
When: 27 September – 6 October 2024
Where: Holy Art Gallery, THE FACTORY, 21-31 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2DA
Image Source: https://www.theholyart.com/futurestars
Holy Art is known for showcasing international artists working across different mediums, and it’s part of a larger community with galleries in Paris, New York, Milan, and Berlin. This latest exhibition, Art Unleashed, promises a fresh display of talents from around the world. The private view on the 27th of September is a perfect networking opportunity—meet the artists, enjoy drinks, and soak in the creative energy of this East London gallery.
4. With Love, Korea Exhibition
When: 25 October 2024, 18:30 - 21:00
Where: no format Gallery, Studio NF01, Casting House, Moulding Ln, Arklow Rd, SE14 6BN
no format Gallery is a multidisciplinary exhibition space located within the Deptford Foundry studio community. Founded in 2011, this gallery supports affordable opportunities for artists to showcase their work, fostering creativity in an accessible environment. With Love, Korea is an exhibition by artist and author Mikey Espinosa, a heartfelt tribute to the people and experiences he encountered during his travels to Korea. The exhibition is split into two sections: traditional and fusion, offering visitors a unique blend of cultural and personal expression.
5. Haymerle Road Open Studio Weekend
When: 28-29 September 2024, 12:00 – 17:00
Where: Haymerle Road Studios, 90 Haymerle Rd, London SE15 6SD
Image Source: https://spacestudios.org.uk/studios/haymerleroad/
If you’re still unsure how to break into the more community-spirited side of London’s art world, here is another event for you. Haymerle Road Studios promises an easy-going, welcoming environment where even the shyest visitors can feel comfortable exploring the work of local painters, sculptors, and illustrators. You’ll get to meet the artists, see what they’re working on, and get a feel for the creative energy of Peckham. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the art world in a relaxed, fun setting.