Mumford Fine Art latest newshttp://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/publichttp://backend.userland.com/rssMonologue worker: b-diddy powered We're pleased to announce the great success of the recent auction for which Gallery Director Susan Johnson Mumford participated on the Advisory Committee. Pieces ranged from a photograph of Twiggy (she opened the auction) to works by Banksy, and from Pablo Picasso to Tracey Emin. Auctioneers were Sotheby's auctioneer Olive Barker and Comedian Catherine Tate. Read more about Ovarian Cancer Action, including essential research work for and education about Ovarian Cancer. See below for information and images from the event, including the Committee group shot shown in detail. (Susan Johnson Mumford is 6th from the left, with Ovarian Cancer Action Chair Allyson Kaye to the left and Catherine Tate to the right.) http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/love-art-auction-benefitting-ovarian-cancer-action-raises-more-than-£145k Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-30 These works are preparatory drawings for the bronze sculptures that were commissioned by the Ulster Bank in 1961 for its premises at the corner of Great Victoria Street and Dublin Road, looking out on Shaftesbury Square. The completed work was installed on the high panel wall of the bank in June 1964. The five drawings are available as a set. Web image: Sculptures installed on Ulster Bank building in BelfastWeb image: Detail of sculptures on Ulster Bank buildingRead about Dame Elisabeth Frink, CH RA (1930-1993)See more artwork available by Elisabeth Frink http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/elisabeth-frink---original-ulster-bank-drawings-1961-now-available-to-view Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-29 'Painting Women' has been extended until Saturday 16th January. The gallery will be closed for the holidays, from 24 December - 4 January.We reopen Tuesday 5th January. Normal gallery hours will operate from the 5th: Tuesday-Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 1-5pm. Please contact the gallery if you would like to arrange a viewing outside of these hours. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/anastasia-pollard-exhibition-extended-to-sat-16-january Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-28 The painting Sweetheart (Natasha) (2008) is to benefit Ovarian Cancer Action (Registered charity no. 1109743). Ovarian Cancer Action is committed to improving survival for women with ovarian cancer through Research, Awareness and Giving A Voice. The organisation is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities – a membership organisation of the leading medical health and research charities in the UK.Sweetheart (Natasha) will be on display at Anastasia's solo exhibition Painting Women (commencing 19 November), however unlike the rest of the paintings and drawings, this original oil on board painting will not be available for acquisition. It will instead support the charity as Mumford Fine Art's annual support of a charitable cause, and will be included in Ovarian Cancer Action's forthcoming Love Art online auction. View Online Catalogue. Read more about Ovarian Cancer Action. Contact Ovarian Cancer Action to request information for bidding in the online auction. You may contact Clare Picone (Event Director) directly at cpicone@ovarian.org.uk .Furthermore Ovarian Cancer Action's Love Art live auction will take place at BAFTA on Piccadilly in London on Monday 7th December in the evening. Please contact the charity for more information on the event (or Clare Picone as above).Read more about Anastasia Pollard and view the exhibition portfolio. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/anastasia-pollard-rp-exhibition-to-benefit-ovarian-cancer-action-charity Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-27 We are happy to report that the Contact form (see Contact page) is now working. Due to technical difficulties we have not been receiving enquiries. Please re-submit questions, or contact us with new enquiries. We look forward to hearing from you! http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/contact-form-on-website-working-again Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-26 Emily Andersen's book launch at Mumford Fine Art (Monday 14th September 2009) was a great success. Published by Hotshoe Books Ltd. and supported by the Arts Council of England, this fine art photography book takes a creative look at buildings and allotments in East Germany, continuing subjects of fascination for Andersen. The book is available to purchase from the gallery for £20. A limited edition of 50 includes a signed, limited edition (of 50) print. £150. Contact the gallery if you are interested to attend a forthcoming event at which you may meet Emily in person, and have her write you a personal message in your copy of the book. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/emily-andersens-book-launch-paradise-lost-and-found Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-25 Gallery artist Anastasia Pollard RP exhibits for the third time at the world-renowned annual portrait exhibition, the BP Portrait Award, on display at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London until 20 September 2009. This follows Pollard recently having been awarded the annual Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' (RP) annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries. Anastasia will hold her second solo exhibition with Mumford Fine Art in November/December this year. Link to image & information on National Portrait Gallery (NPG) website http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/anastasia-pollard-rp-at-bp-portrait-award-exhibition Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-23 What if a group of artists agreed to place their work outdoors in New York and San Francisco without revealing their exact locations but left some clues? FIND ME An art project by GEMA ALAVA with the generous participation of LARS CHELLBERG BARBARA HOLUB PAUL KOS ESTER PARTEGAS ROBERT RYMAN ARNE SVENSON MERRILL WAGNER LAWRENCE WEINER MARIA YOON FIND ME and its ten individual hidden pieces will be presented in a one-day event at CUE ART FOUNDATION | 511 West 25th Street | New York, New York on THURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009 from 6 to 8pm Link to Cue Art Foundation website http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/gema-alava-find-me-at-cue-art-foundation---thurs-8-october Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-22 Following Tom Coates in 2007 and David Lloyd in 2008, we're pleased to announce that gallery portrait artist Anastasia Pollard has won this year's Ondaatje Prize. It is given to the artist who is deemed to have produced the most distinguished painting at the annual exhibition of The Royal Society of Portrait Painters. Link to image & information on the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) websiteLink to London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA) review http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/anastasia-pollard-rp-wins-the-ondaatje-prize-for-portraiture Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-21 A creative and charitable option for birthday/greeting cardsOur folded art greeting cards feature individual works by gallery artists. 20 different images to chose from. 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Artists' General Benevolent Institution (AGBI) Registered Charity (No. 212667). Please contact the gallery for more information on available images and pricing. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/art-greeting-cards Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-20 Strong sales maintain for 20th Century British sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink, CH RA (1930-93). The Jackdaw (editor David Lee) reports in the March/April 2009 issue: "What used to be called 'Modern British' art is bearing up considering market conditions. This has to do with the fact that its qualities are visible rather than theoretical. In recent sales Lowry and Frinks sold securely whilst others at least trod water."See available work & articles on the artist: Click on 'Artists' above, then 'Dame Elisabeth Frink'.Image below: Elisabeth Frink, Bird (1952), Bronze, Edn. of 6, Provenance Private Collection. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/elisabeth-frink---report-from-the-auction-room Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-19 Home Installation Art PreviewsInterested in a work of art but not certain if it will look right in the surroundings? Is your spouse too busy to go to a gallery to view a piece you want? We are now offering a (free within the M25) service in which we bring art to your own home. Our new offering enables you to see the work in situ, and furthermore combines an installation service if you want to go ahead with a purchase then and there. It's simple - let us know what you're considering buying and arrange a time for Gallery Director Susan Johnson Mumford to bring the art to you. Call the gallery on 020 7748 2340 or email info@mumfordfineart.net with enquiries. Other services available: Framing; Restoration (paintings, sculptures, drawings, frames and more); Art Valuations for your Insurance Policy; Art Insurance; Installation/Re-hang of established collectionImages below: Not in your own home - The gallery's stand at The Affordable Art Fair London (Spring 2009) http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/view-art-in-your-home-before-you-buy Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-18 Review by Brent CrudePoetry Night at the Mumford Gallery - Thursday 19 February 2009 - 18:30 (21:30)Every Thursday night, in the intimate space of the Mumford Rooftop Gallery (www.mumfordfineart.net) on D'Arblay Street in Soho, there's a small gathering - a salon if you like. Those attending - not just invited guests, anyone can come - have the opportunity to view the art on display and to chat. There's entertainment too. Tonight, it's poetry night. Susan Johnson Mumford, who runs the Gallery, is an American. She's been running art shows in the small space among Soho's rooftops for over three years. Despite the recession, she's managed to make a success of selling art both from the Gallery and at art shows. She also represents the estate of the British sculptor Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993).Among the audience is American post-graduate student Rebecca Pohancenik. Rebecca is researching aspects of the history of science, particularly those related to the development of clocks. She is also promoting an exhibition at the German Gymnasium from 5 March 09 - The Art of Lost Words (www.dexigner.com/graphic/news-g16886.html) - which she has been organising with her husband, designer and typographer Andreas Pohancenik. Also attending are writers Laura McGowan, Sally Crawford and (Joel says) would-be rock lyricist Joel Rockman. The poets reading tonight come from a range of directions, delivering work from the cerebral to the impassioned.Ben Gwalchmai, a slight man with self-deprecating style, reads his slight lyrics almost apologetically from his poems, stored on his mobile phone. Ben is also putting together the first London School of Economics (LSE) Literature and Arts Festival at the end of February 09. There's a pause - and more wine - then Ricky Burns. Bearded, personable, he reads with a lot of energy and verve, and his A to Z poem shows an intense concern for words and their potential. Mary Edwards is a sort of rock and roll romantic, but think determination, rather than lassitude. Her poetry paints small, intimate pictures, as though you are looking at yourself passing a shop window - and you might not recognise what you see. Last is Si Baker, life coach and poet, who also runs the Tavistock Writers Group, a self-help, self-critical group of published and aspiring poets, dramatists, fiction writers and journalists. He reads quietly but sonorously, before ending the night with a slightly scurrilous description of physical love. That sends some in search of another glass of wine, and others thoughtfully home through the Soho streets.Thursday Night at the Mumford Gallery is a regular, informal, gathering. Future dates include 26 February 09, 5 March 09.(c) Brent Crude - Thursday 19 February 09 - Mumford Fine Art, Rooftop Gallery, 12 D'Arblay Street, Soho, London, W1F 8DU - (c) www.fringereport.comLink to Fringe Report website: Brent Crude's review of the Poetry Night at the Mumford Gallery (20 Feb 2009) http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/were-covered-the-fringe-report-reviews-the-thursday-night-salon Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-17 British Library Archival Sound Recording of:Frink, Elisabeth. (1 of 7). National Life Story Collection: Artists' LivesLink to British Library website and sound recording http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/british-library-audio-recording-of-elisabeth-frink-national-life-story-collection-artists-lives Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-15 *See bottom of page for image*Looking to invest in an original, signed, limited edition Picasso? Read on...Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973)Visiteur avec son chien chez unde jeune Femme avec la Celestine ( s. 6995)(Man with dog, Procuress and Nude)This etching is number 192 of the so-called 347 series made by Picasso at the grand old age of 87. Despite the old age of the artist the works are dynamic and amusing - his longevity has taken away none of his creativity. In a 6-month period the artist created 347 etchings - sometimes doing several in the course of a single day. All are dated, signed and numbered. This was a great feat for a man of his age! The work depicts a scene from "La Celestine" which was a 15th century Spanish Classic work. This was a dramatised novel in 21 acts, attributed to Fernando de Rojas who published it in Burgos in 1499. The plot is a simple one: Calisto is in love with Melebea who spurns him. His butler, Sempronio, suggests he pays an elderly lady called Celestine to act as a go-between and matchmaker. Celestina is a very devious person who does contrive to approach Melebea and create a relationship between the two lovers. Sempronio, however, wants a share of the bribe money and in a quarrel with Celestina, kills her. Calisto falls from a ladder and dies - finally Melebea throws herself from a tower in her father’s house. The grief stricken parent is left alone then to bewail his sadness and misfortune. Picasso was fascinated by the story and when commissioned to create a series of etchings for it worked round the clock to complete them. The finished group of "La Celestine" etchings consisted of 66 pieces. The La Celestine works were a large and important section from the 347 series. The copper for this work still exists in the Musee Picasso, Paris, and was donated by Crommelynck.Provenance The collector’s stamp verso is the mark of Henri M Petiet (1894 - 1980). Petiet was one of the most famous art dealers of Paris in the Post War era. He bought the stock of Vollard upon his untimely death and proceeded to become one of the leading print dealers in Paris. The fact that this piece emanates from this source gives authenticity and prominence to it.Original Etching 26 June 1968. (V) , Mouguins Signed by the artist in pencil with full margins. Edition of 50. There are also 17 artists proofs. Image size 148 x 208 mms. Reference B. Baer (Volume VI) 1688 .B.b.1 , Bloch 1672 , Cramer 149. Published by Gallerie Louis Leiris, 1969. Condition In very good condition. Printed by Crommelynck Freres, France. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/picasso-etching-available-for-acquisition Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-14 Mumford Fine Art is participating in the Art Now Fair on South Beach in Miami, Florida, from December 4-7. This is one of approximately 20 contemporary art fairs in Miami, at a time when contemporary art collectors, curators, critics, dealers and makers descend upon sunny south Florida for Art Basel and associated events. We will be displaying work by Gema Alava, Kitty Blandy, Stephen Canino, Simon Erland, Elisabeth Frink and Robert Swedroe. http://www.artnowfair.com/ http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/art-fair-in-miami Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-1 Portraits for a Nation (27 Nov 08- 15 Jan 09) is Mumford Fine Art's first annual charitable exhibition . Featuring portraits by gallery artists, 12.5% of proceeds will be donated to The Artists' Benevolent Institution , which provides grants for financial assistance to professional visual artists in the UK whose work has been known to the public for some time who, through illness, accident or old age, are unable to work and earn a living. The gallery's Art Greeting Cards will also help support The Art Fund (15% of proceeds will be donated). The folded cards each depict an individual image by gallery artists on the front, and are blank on the inside. Individual messages may be printed for a personal touch. Gallery artists included in the selection are: Emily Andersen, Kitty Blandy, Stephen Canino, Michael Cardinali, Amanda Cornish, Ben Erland, Simon Erland, Dame Elisabeth Frink, Lin Jammet and Anastasia Pollard. The gallery's aim for making a contribution to The Artists' General Benevolent Institution (starting today, until 23 December) is £3,500. This includes 12.5% of proceeds from artwork purchases and 15% of art greeting card sales. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/recent-exhibition-supports-charity Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-6 A selection of Greeting Cards by various gallery artists are available to purchase in the gallery and over the telephone. 15% of proceeds of the Art Greeting Cards is being donated to the Artists' General Benevolent Institution, which provides grants for financial assistance to professional visual artists in the UK whose work has been known to the public for some time who, through illness, accident or old age, are unable to work and earn a living.The cards come blank on the inside. Personalized messages may be printed for orders of 12 or more cards. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/greeting-cards Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-2 Mumford Fine Art is pleased to announce the availability of the central, exclusive Rooftop Gallery for private parties.The space is ideal for parties of 20-30 people. If you are looking at holding a Christmas party, a new business launch or another such occasion, please give us a ring to see if our space suits your requirements. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/venue-hire-for-christmas-parties Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-3 Our new Thursday evening Salon is a weekly social occasion, gathering an ecclectic mix of artists, art lovers, musicians, poets, and those interested in engaging in such an artistic atmosphere. Last entry is at 7.30pm, and the Salon generally goes until 9.30pm. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/thursday-evening-salon-each-week-til-9.30pm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-4 The gallery will close to the public at 5pm on Saturday 20th December for Christmas. Last-minute appointments may still be made for the 21st & 22nd December; please email info@mumfordfineart.net to arrange. The gallery re-opens on Friday 9th January, commencing the new year with the 3rd annual exhibition PAPERWORKS. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/gallery-closure-over-christmas--new-year Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-5 http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/affords Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-11