Studio Move
I have just moved to Arcane Studio, off the Hackney Road. I am delighted to be here with working along side many Artists I admire. There is also a printmaking space here that is always busy. I have big plans for here... first of all I will be having a show in their Gallery space in May... I will keep you posted.
Frank Kiely at The Curlew Restaurant, Bodiam, East Sussex
Michelin-starred restaurant The Curlew, in conjunction with Pure Art have invited me to exhibit my work as part of their Resident Artist Series. I am delighted to have this opportunity to show my pictures outside the gallery setting. The Curlew has delicious food on the menu and I hope my images give food for thought. Restaurant Magazine has featured my exhibition in their February issue: "Where palate meets palette". Exhibition runs to end of April.
http://www.thecurlewrestaurant.co.uk
http://www.puregallery.org/articles/28/frank-kiely-exhibition-at-the-curlew-restaurant-bodiam
Affordable Art Fair - Battersea, London
7th - 10th March 2013To Start the Spring Season I will be showing a good body of my works at the Spring Affordable Art Fair with Mark Jason Gallery. This is a great place to see a huge range of Artist work on show under one roof and to pick up something affordable to your budget. I have a limited amount of tickets available, please let me know if you would like one.
http://affordableartfair.com/battersea
http://www.markjasongallery.com
The Mini Picture Show, Bankside Gallery
23rd November 2012 - 20th January 2013Exquisite small size works by members of the RE and RWS available off the wall as a perfect seasonal gift. Worth visiting again and again as sold works are replaced with new pictures.
Affordable Art Fair – North, Hampstead Heath, London
1st – 4th November 2012Mark Jason Gallery will be showcasing my latest works at this the second AAF in Hampstead, Including many works form my Sightseeing London exhibition. This a great day out for all as the fair situated on Hampstead Heath. Mark will have some exclusive special offers running during the fair only.
www.affordableartfair.com/hampstead
Shooting Star CHASE, The Contemporary Art Exhibition 2012, Royal College of Art, London
18th October 2012Shooting Star CHASE is a local children’s hospice charity in western London, Surrey and West Sussex. Its annual Art action at the RCA is to raise much needed funds for their work. I am donating two of my Olympic themed works to this year show. You to can support this charity by attending the Champagne Reception or by collecting a piece of art.
http://www.shootingstarchase.org.uk
Where’s The Original – Bankside Gallery, London
4th - 30th September 2012This is my inaugural exhibition with the London Printmakers. “Where’s the Original” explores what goes into the making of an original print. On show will be various studies and back up works along side a body of finished prints. We have each composed a method statement about our creative process that will accompany our imagery. This exhibition promises to inform the viewer why the print is the original.
http://www.londonprintmakers.com
PURE Book - What’s the Story?, Circaidy Gregory Press
September 2012I am delighted to be one of the contributors to What’s the Story?, artist talking about original printmaking. I have very much enjoyed meeting and discussing my artist practice with the editors of this book. This book gives real insight to the ideas and influences that spur me to make my pictures.
“This book aims to give the reader a clear definition of what is an “original fine art print” compared to a “reproduction” or “copy”, whilst also exploring the strong link between words and pictures.”
The book will be officially launched at the PURE Autumn Art Fair this September at the PowderMills Hotel, Battle, East Sussex.http:///www.pureartsgroup.co.uk
http://www.purefineart.org.ukSightseeing: London, Menier Gallery, London
24th July - 11th August 2012Punchy phone booths, busses & sporty cars traverse Frank Kiely’s latest exhibition of the Capital. The sights of his pictures are all of familiar London but many not on your tourist map. Kielychallenges you to spot his hidden elements and meanings by completing the games page of the exhibition. For answers click here
English Summer Picnic Saturday 11 August 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Frank Kiely invites you to celebrate the final day of his latest exhibition Sightseeing - London with a traditional English picnic of cucumber sandwiches and Pimms.
Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, Summer Exhibtion, Bankside Gallery, London
29th June – 15th July 2012A diverse summer exhibitions of members work showcasing all that is printmaking. This show is a treat as if you like it you can buy it and take it away. The exhibition is constantly being re-hung replacing works as they sell. Many a gem to be found.
http://www.banksidegallery.com
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2012
4th June - 12th August 2012Fantastic news my "Olympicdom 2012" has got selected to this years RA Summer Exhibition. Its a small print of the new Routemaster(Borris Bus) traveling through Piccadilly Circus.
Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers Annual , Bankside Gallery
11th May – 10th June 2012The RE Annual is a fantastic showcase of members latest work. I will be exhibiting some new prints, including “Olympic Splash” where I have hidden a surprise lurking in the water…can you spot it? Alongside members work there will be a display of prints from the Californian Society of Printmakers.
http://www.banksidegallery.com
London Calling, Cambridge Contemporary Art
27th April - 20th May 2012This exhibition will explore how some of Britain’s most noteworthy artist depict the landscape of London in printmaking. Encompassing everything from bold linocuts to detailed architecture etchings.
http://www.cambridgegallery.co.ukLondon Original Print Fair, Royal Academy, London
19th - 22th April 2012As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers I will be exhibiting with the RE in this prestigious event.
http://www.londonprintfair.com
Celebrating Print, The Pure Arts Group, Powder Mills, Battle
6th - 12th April 2012I am delighted to be invited to exhibit in Celebrating Print with many contemporary printmakers I hold in great esteem. This exhibition set in the historic grounds of the Powder Mills Hotel in Battle is an idyllic location for us to explore what is an Original Print.
http://www.pureartsgroup.co.uk
Make-A-Wish, Art Auction, Insight Investment, London
21st March 2012I have donated one of my latest works "Waterloo BFI” to help Insight Investment raise funds for this noble charity. I wish them every success.
http://www.insightinvestment.com/uk/aboutinsight/community
Affordable Art Fair – Battersea, London
15th – 18th March 2012Mark Jason has a large display of my most recent works at the Spring AAF. This year expect to see images that will be part of my Sightseeing Exhibition later this summer.
20|21 International Art Fair - Royal College of Art, London
17th - 20th February 2012This fair features UK and International modern and contemporary art. I am showing a selection on my latest works with Mark Jason Gallery. He will have on show my latest screenprint “Jubilee Bus” made in Celebration on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
London Art Fair - Business Design Centre
18th – 22nd January 2012The London Art Fair features over 100 galleries from around the world, with artwork from leading figures and emerging talent. I will have my latest pieces on show, available from the Mark Jason Gallery. This is the perfect opportunity to buy some great art and chase away those January blues!
http://www.markjasongallery.com
Million Makers
The Prince’s Trust Million Makers challenges teams of employees to raise £1 million to change young lives.
I have donated a piece of work for auction to help HP Million Makers Team Inspiration. Let’s wish them all the best of success in reaching their target and raising money for this excellent cause!http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/support_us/million_makers.aspx
The Mini Picture Show, Bankside Gallery
25th November 2011 - 22nd January 2012Just in time for the holidays, this show is a great opportunity to buy wonderful Christmas gifts! I have several works on display, available framed or unframed, which may be taken home then and there. This show is extremely popular so don’t miss out!
Incognito 2011, St James Schools, Earsby Street, London
11th – 13th November 2011This is a fund-raising charity event aimed at supporting St James Schools and Great Ormand Street Hospital. Artists and Celebrities have been invited to make ArtCards where the artists name is revealed on the back after purchase. I have made two Artcards, can you find them, have a look online at:
Affordable Art Fair – North, Hampstead Heath, London
26th – 30th October 2011This is the first North London AAF and we are all excited how it will be received. Mark Jason Gallery will be on site with a selection of recent works including the first showing of my latest small screenprint “Centreland”.
www.affordableartfair.com/hampstead
Frank Kiely at the Oxo Tower
If you are a client of Clarity you would have noticed that your deal announcement cards this year had the handsome addition of having a Frank Kiely reproduced on the front. To complement the cards a selection of Kiely’s originals were displayed during Clarity’s Autumn Party at the Oxo Tower on the 11th of October, It looked Fantastic.
London Lives: Travel – Bankside Gallery, London
9th - 18th September 2011The second ‘London Lives’ art competition at Bankside Gallery, in association with Network Rail and GreatArt, and supported by the Guardian. My “The Cut” screenprint has made it to the top 100 artist entries and will be included in the exhibition.
www.guardian.co.uk/london-lives
City Life – The Wey Gallery, Godalming, Surrey
19th September - 9th October 2011A vibrant exhibition of paintings and original silkscreens featuring works by: Karen Brighton, Alicia Dubnyckyj, Sam Hewitt, Frank Kiely, Brendan Neiland, Andrew Roberts and Robert E. Wells.
Frank Kiely Display - The Royal Marsden, Fulham Road
The Royal Marsden has just secured a extended loan of four Kiely originals through Paintings In Hospitals Charity. I am delighted that my massive "Day in the Park" ( see attached photo) and three of my screenprints: "theatreland" , "Pablo's Cement Mixer Truck" and “The Ritz” will be on display outside the chapel.
www.paintingsinhospitals.org.uk
BITE: Artists Making Prints – Mall Galleries
24th August - 3rd September 2011I am delighted to be part of the first BITE exhibition at the Mall Galleries. My “Mini at Queensway (Pink)” will be glittering beside some of Britain most celebrated Artists: Sir Peter Blake RA, Stephan Chambers RA, Damien Hirst, John Hoyland RA, Patrick Hughes, Gary Hume RA and Barbara Rae RA.
Frank Kiely on Twitter
Follow Frank Kiely's Tweets @frankkiely and on the 16th of June 2011 you can follow a dear old friend @bloompoldy
http://twitter.com/#!/BloomPoldy
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2011
7th June - 11th August 2011This year there was over 11,000 entries to the open submission I am thrilled that my "Bankland" got selected. Its an punchy little print of a Routemaster bus in the City of London, you will love it. test
