Mumford Fine Art latest newshttp://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/publichttp://backend.userland.com/rssMonologue worker: b-diddy powered Gallery Director Susan Johnson Mumford is profiled in Network She magazine's Autumn/Winter 2010 edition. The article, From playing fields to art galleries, begins with Mumford's entrepreneurial flair that was displayed in early childhood, and travels to more recent experiences of surviving as a woman art dealer in the early 21st Century. The article also looks into Mumford's ideas behind the Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD), the organisation that Mumford founded in 2009. Click on the images below to view the full article. Click here to be redirected to Network She's website. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/surviving-in-the-21st-century-art-world-susan-mumford-profiled-by-network-she Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-48 Susan Johnson Mumford is featured in the FT Weekend (UK) on 28/29 August 2010, in the 'Entrepreneur' section. The article by Jonathan Moules looks at entrepreneurs who have built-up businesses as a result of networking. Mumford's extensive networking facilitated an all-inclusive Art Consultancy service (based on considerable contacts developed in the art industry), and furthermore has assisted her recent success as Founder of the Association of Women Art Dealers. Click here to read the article. (Note: You must sign-in to the FT to view. A free trial membership is available.)Click here to be redirected to the FT Weekend's homepage. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/gallery-director-featured-in-the-ft-weekend Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-47 Social media focuses on spreading information fast and helping others. Accordingly, Susan Johnson Mumford has started advising her Twitter Follwers on a regular basis with #besmartaboutart tweets. She regularly posts 'Collect Art' tips - ranging from advice on edition numbers to framing, and from bidding at auction to art installation. To view her Twitter profile please see http://www.twitter.com/susanartdealer . To review her art collecting advice posted thus far, search for #besmartaboutart on Twitter. _________________________________________________________________Below: Susan at #theoysterclub networking event July 2010. Photo by Chris Clark. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/director-susan-mumford-starts-twitter-trend-besmartaboutart Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-46 The hand-printed, hand-sewn, hand-coloured 'object' in the format of a book is produced in a limited edition of 300 (edition variable). Each book is signed 'Mia Fernandes 2006'. 24pp, colour. The book is available for £95 from the gallery and may also be shipped. To place your order, please select the correct drop-down menu option based on collecting/posting via PayPal below:Select optionCollect from gallery £95.00Ship - UK £104.50Ship - Rest of World £114.50 http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/mia-fernandes-arriving-at-indigo-available-to-acquire-online Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-45 July 1st, 2010For anyone interested in: the artist Marcus McAllister, American artists in Paris and artists with a sketchbook-focused practice, this 10 minute documentary with American expat Marcus McAllister will be of interest. He walks the viewer through his wonderful Parisian atelier, full of his sketchbooks and paintings. Produced by http://www.originalimpulseblog.com .View the documentary on Mumford Fine Art's YouTube channel. Also see Marcus McAllister's artwork on the gallery website. See Marcus's paintings in the exhibition "Summer in the City", 22 July - 11 September 2010. Note our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/mumfordfineart . http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/new-youtube-video-on-marcus-mcallister-the-dreamed-journal Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-44 Due to popularity of Matt Barnett's first solo exhibition, Beyond the Cradle, we have extended the show to 17th July 2010. Matt will be in the gallery on Saturday 10th July. Please visit to talk with him personally about his work. Gallery hours Tues-Fri 1.00-6.00pm, Sat 1.00-5.00pm. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/matt-barnett-exhibition-extended-to-sat-17-july Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-43 We are pleased to announce that the monumental 'London' series artwork, 'London Landmarks', based on the 3 metre-wide original piece installed in the Cavendish London Hotel in St. James's, London, is now available to purchase online and in the gallery. (Scroll down to view image.)This archival inket print is in a limited edition of 250. Each print is signed and numbered by Pick. The print (plate) size is 55 x 96 cm (21.7 x 37.8 in).Price £195. Please send us a message if you would like to add a frame or have the print mounted on board; we are happy to add this to your order. We will email you with options for framing/mounting. You may order online (select correct collection/postal option below) or via the gallery if you prefer to pay by cheque, cash or bank transfer (click here to open the contact form). On the contact form please specify you would like to reserve a print, and we will email you an invoice with payment instructions. Select postal option:Collect from gallery £195.00Ship - UK £215.00Ship - Rest of World £225.00 http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/new-original-print-london-landmarks-by-xavier-pick Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-42 The Association of Women Art Dealers was started in 2009 by Gallery Director Susan Johnson Mumford. In 2010 we recruited an Intern to take the organisation to the next level. Now having defined the mission statement as facilitating collaborations and business between UK-based women art dealers and gallerists, the website has been launched to promote the organisation and its members. Click here to view the website www.womenartdealers.org . http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/association-of-women-art-dealers-launches-website Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-41 XAVIER PICK: Behind the Lines in Basra, designed by Hydar Dewachi, is now available from Mumford Fine Art in a limited edition of 150 (each book is signed and numbered by Pick). (Size 27 x 31.5 cm or 10.6 x 12.4 in.)The core of Xavier Pick's artistic practice lies in his sketch books. Whilst in Basra in 2008-9, the artist took sketch books everywhere, including areas where cameras were not allowed. This new limited edition art book presents a narrative in visual format of his experiences as a war artist towards the end of a controversial campaign. The book is packed with Xavier's art pieces from his time in Iraq, subjects varying from soldiers to local Shi'ites, wild dogs to oil fields, a chess game to blown-up palm trees and much more. To purchase a book, please select the appropriate postal option in the drop-down menu below: Select correct postal optionCollect from gallery £100.00Ship - UK £109.50Ship - World £119.50Shipping addition for UK - after original order £9.50Shipping addition for Rest of World - after original order £19.50 http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/new-limited-edition-art-book-xavier-pick-behind-the-lines-in-basra Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-40 Event: Friday 25 June at 6.30pmAn event with Major General Andy Salmon CMG OBE and Professor Mary Kaldor (LSE) in correlation with Xavier Pick's exhibition Behind the Lines in Basra. Revered global governance academic and activist Professor Mary Kaldor (see profile) will discuss new wars including what is different with them from old wars and the distinguished Major General Andy Salmon (see profile) will reflect on how Pick's art conveys what was being achieved in Basra. Kaldor will be signing her new book, The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon (2010), and Xavier will be signing his limited edition (of 150) art book from the exhibition Behind the Lines in Basra. Time: 6.30-8.15pm. Venue: Quintessentially Soho, 1 Greek Street (at Soho Square), London W1D 4NQ. Tube: Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square. Tickets at £15 help benefit the House of St. Barnabos charity (Registered Charity 207242) and include: An optional tour of Xavier Pick's exhibition Behind the Lines in Basra at Mumford Fine Art in advance of the talk (please Contact the gallery to book) - between 3.00-6.00pm, 25 June.A history of Quintessentially Soho - a private members club supporting the charity St. Barnabos - at 6.30pm.A drink from the bar before or after the talk.A talk by Major General Andy Salmon CMG OBE and Professor Mary Kaldor - 7.00-8.15pm.Book signing by Mary Kaldor (of her new book, The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon) and Xavier Pick (his limited edition art book from the exhibition Behind the Lines in Basra).An opportunity to talk face to face with Andy Salmon, Mary Kaldor, Xavier Pick and Susan Johnson Mumford. Quintessentially Soho will be open to guests of the talk following the event; this includes dining in the restaurant and having full use of the members’ club (including garden, lounge areas, bar and DJ night).We urge you to book quickly to avoid disappointment. As of 7th July, 35 tickets are still available. Please click 'Buy Now' below to buy your ticket: Note:We will send you a confirmation email once your payment has been received. Tickets may be refunded (upon request) until 20 June, however as of Monday 21st June they are not refundable. If for any reason the event is postponed your ticket will apply to a rescheduled date. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/talk-looking-through-the-lens-of-the-people---art-and-21st-century-conflict. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-38 Art Is Why I Get Up in the Morning (2006)Unseen and rare pieces by Elisabeth Frink and work by four contemporary British artists who continue in the figurative expressionist tradition today. From the 2006 exhibition Art Is Why I Get Up in the Morning - rated No. 1 exhibition by Rachel Campbell-Johnston. Featuring Matthew Collings' personal essay 'My Father's Head' and Simon Erland's article 'Three Heads and the Figurative Tradition'.59pp. Full-colour. Published by Mumford Fine Art.A receipt will accompany the book, unless you specify a third party address for book delivery. For the latter option, your receipt will instead be emailed so the third party recipient is not given the purchase amount. Select correct postal option.Select correct postal optionCollect from gallery £9.99Ship - UK £12.99Ship - World £14.99 http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/frink-book-published-by-mumford-fine-art-available-online Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-39 Marcus McAllister - Sunday Tea and Artwork in BelvilleMay 13, 2010 by Erica BermanClick here to see the Blog. On a recent Paris Sunday, Heather Stimmler Hall of Secrets in Paris invited me to meet her for an afternoon tea at artist Marcus McAllister’s painting studio, in the semi-underground and very cool neighborhood of Goncourt. Meeting new people is always cool — but if artwork is involved, it’s even cooler. Goncourt is a hip, little, off-the-beaten-track quartier of the 10th, not far from the trendy Canal St martin, the up-and-coming St Marthe area and the Asian restaurants, outdoor markets and exotic supermarkets of Belleville. I was met at the door by a smiling, American Marcus covered in paint with his cute doggie Grover at his heels. Marcus, an American from Arkansas, has been in Paris for 14 years and living in this sunny 1st floor studio for 11 of those. Marcus has been hosting Sunday afternoon tea and talks for 8 years now. Having crowds of strangers chez lui has become second nature and a tradition he enjoys immensely. Marcus started the Sunday teas after first participating in the Belleville open artist studios in his neighborhood. This is where he discovered how much he loved having direct contact with the public and being able to present his work to his audience. The regularity of the tea get-togethers naturally progressed from that realization. As Marcus started doing shows and building a reputation, people started wanting to come by his studio to see his creations. In the end, it became easier to simply set aside a time each week for that purpose. Word of mouth and email updates now bring the Sunday crowd to Marcus every week! Marcus’ jovial open manner quickly put me at ease and I was soon chatting away with an eclectic group of Americans, Aussies and Frenchies. Subjects of conversation revolved around how to adjust to life in France as a foreigner, where to dine in Paris, how to decide what to do in Paris amidst so many cultural options, and how Marcus’ neighborhood has been evolving over the years into the funky, yet still fairly unknown, quartier it is now. The hours rolled by as people came and went. Conversation was flowing, cute doggy Grover was rolling (he does tricks!), tasty treats and tea were available aplenty, and of course, the artwork was inspiring and tempting. Sunday tea runs from 14:30-18h every Sunday that Marcus is in Paris.152, rue St Maur 75011 Telephone: 01 49 29 08 94 Email: atelier@marcusmcallister.com Please contact Marcus for the code, floor etc. Updates here: www.marcusmcallister.com Some of Marcus’ neighborhood gems: L’Autre Café – 62, rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud 75011 Paris. According to Marcus this is a true French bistro experience. Apparently, there even some vegetarian options. Wifi Point! La Caravane – 35, rue Fontaine au Roi 75011 Paris – Telephone: 01 49 23 01 86 Belleville food and produce market – Tuesday and Saturday mornings until 1pm. Although Marcus rarely makes it over, he highly recommends you check it out (and so do I). This market is one of the cheapest and most diverse in Paris. You may also like: An Artist Squat on rue de RivoliIvy News lists out the best Paris Artist Squats Lunch in the Loft - enjoy home cooked food cooked by the artist.Open artist studios in Belleville May 28-21. Not only is the art wonderful, but the studio spaces amazing. Highly recommended. var addthis_pub = 'HiPParis'; var addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, facebook, twitter, favorites, digg, delicious, myspace, google, reddit, live, more'; http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/marcus-mcallister-weekly-sunday-tea-featured-in-hip-paris-blog Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-37 Film-maker Anthony Jarman has produced a short film featuring Xavier Pick in his studio, preparing the forthcoming exhibition Behind the Lines in Basra. The show opens to the public at Mumford Fine Art on Thursday, 27th May 2010. A full-length documentary by Jarman will be on view during the exhibition. View the documentary on YouTube. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/short-film-xavier-pick-in-the-studio Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-36 The Information 1 May 2010 p.10: "Opening this weekXavier Pick: Behind the Lines in BasraMumford Fine Art, London W1In 2008, Xavier Pick was chosen to be an official war artist in Iraq and decided to capture the positive side of the British presence: the redevelopment of schools and hospitals, and the rebuilding of transport links and of relationships. The results of his time in Basra are here, and include collages of photographs from Pick's stock of 25,000 images overpainted, which wonderfully bring together the real and a sense of the ethereal. There are also innumerable sketch books stuffed with drawings and written impressions. Fri to 3 Jul"Click here to go to The Independent websiteBelow: Clipping as displayed in The Information. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/xavier-pick-featured-in-the-independent Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-34 On Wednesday, 28th April, The Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD) met for the second time at The Arts Club in Dover Street, London. The Mission Statement of AWAD reads: The Association of Women Art Dealers aims to facilitate business and collaborative opportunities between members, who are comprised of UK-based art dealers and gallerists. Furthermore the Association presents increased networking opportunities and discounts / trade arrangements exclusive to members. The website and more will be announced shortly; please keep an eye out for full details. Picture below from the meeting on 28th April. (Standing from Left to Right) Francesca Fiumano, Camilla Longin, Ina Riskin, Isobel Beauchamp, Catherine Porter. (Seated from left to Right) Irina Stark, Caroline Greenidge, Susan Johnson Mumford, Sandra Higgins, Ines Nieto, Tamara Demidenko, Catharine Miller. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/the-association-of-women-art-dealers-holds-second-meeting Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-33 We are pleased to announced that the Photography Collective at Mumford Fine Art will be launching in May this year. Concept. A group of 8 aspiring fine art photographers will form the Collective for a period of one year, meeting on a monthly basis from May 2010 to April 2011 (except August) and stage two exhibitions of four photographers each during the year (meetings and exhibitions take place at Mumford Fine Art’s Rooftop Gallery in Soho). The exhibitions will form part of Mumford Fine Art's new 'Emerging Art' programme. The Photography Collective is led by Mumford Fine Art Gallery Director Susan Johnson Mumford and Professional Photographer Matt Barnett. (Click here to view Matt Barnett's website. Also click here to read about Susan Johnson Mumford.) The monthly meetings will be run by Mumford and Barnett, who will advise on the photography / art world. For the exhibition, participating photographers are encouraged to invigilate the exhibition for a day during the week-long show. (Invigilating includes welcoming visitors, talking with the public about pieces on display and the photographers who produced the pieces and selling works.) *A representative from Mumford Fine Art will be available to assist with visitors, sales etc. Meeting – Monday, 14th May 2010, 7.00-9.00pm at Mumford Fine Art (free)Outline of monthly meeting: -A short presentation (3-5 minutes) from each Member to review what he/she has shot/edited/printed in the last month. Each Member is asked to bring at least 3 new photographs for each meeting;-Following presentations, Susan and Matt will lead an open session to review each Member’s new photographs. This will be designed to help develop techniques and concepts of each photographer’s practice;-A presentation from Matt, which will cover aspects of the Professional Photography world;-Insight into the commercial fine art world with Susan, including looking in detail each month at Sarah Thornton's book Seven Days in the Art World; -Exhibitions: Once exhibition dates have been confirmed, the Members will break into the two different exhibition groups to discuss their forthcoming show. This conversation should cover title, concept, work being developed towards the show, problems anyone is having, marketing (inc writing press release), presentation of works, prices and so on;-The group will rejoin to recap how the exhibitions are proceeding;-AOB and announcements. Professional Exhibition Assistance: -Susan will advise on and edit press releases. -Susan and Matt will advise on marketing outlets (listings, online publications etc), presentation of photographs, hanging/curating, prices, selling etc. -Both Susan and Matt will assist with hanging the exhibition and will attend the private views. -Note that Matt will be presenting his own work in a two-person exhibition in July 2010. This should provide you invaluable insight for your own show. Annual membership fee: £250 (plus VAT) Membership includes: -Monthly meeting -Inclusion in a one-week exhibition at Mumford Fine Art-Professional advice from Susan and Matt throughout. Note that Membership is not refundable, should you for any reason leave the Collective or miss meetings.Please click here to send a message to Mumford Fine Art if you are interested in attending the Information Meeting on Monday, 12th July at 7pm. Payment: If your Membership Form has been completed and accepted, please click on the 'Buy Now' button below to process your membership payment. Once payment has been processed you will be sent a VAT receipt by Mumford Fine Art. . Images below Copyright Matt Barnett. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/photography-collective-at-mumford-fine-art-may-2010---april-2011 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-32 “The first comprehensive UK exhibition of new and recent contemporary art from Iraq since the first Gulf War, examining practices that are emerging with fresh perspectives from a culture marked by conflict and turmoil."In conjunction with this, Mumford Fine Art represented artist, Xavier Pick will be speaking in the “Talk/Tales of Iraq: Artist Live Presentations” chaired by Sarah Perks, the Co-Curator of the Contemporary Art Iraq exhibition. Other artists to speak at this event include British sculptor Richard Wilson, installation and performance artist Anne Bean and artist Mohamed.Contemporary Art Iraq will be on display from 16 April till 20 June at Cornerhouse in Manchester, UK. Talk/Tales of Iraq: Artist Live Presentations will be held on 16 April from 14:00-18:00. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/xavier-pick-to-present-at-contemporary-art-iraq-exhibition-in-manchester Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-31 On 17th March, Mumford Fine Art installed Xavier Pick's 3 metre long, three-paneled painting 'London Landmarks' into the Cavendish London Hotel in Jermyn Street, St. James's. The painting took three months to complete and depicts London from a bird's eye view, highlights ranging from the Royal Albert Hall to the London Eye, or from St. Paul's to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The artwork is a collage of images based on photographs with significant over-painting by Pick. Known for his London series for more than a decade, this piece highlights the artist's illustrative flair and his understanding of his city of residence. To see more images of Pick's London and Travel images click here. For information on the Cavendish London Hotel click here. Images of London Landmarks (2010) including before and after installation are displayed below. http://92.48.81.2/~mumford/cms/public/news/the-cavendish-london-hotel-installs-london-landmarks-painting Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 info@mumfordfineart.net (Mumford Fine Art) http://www.ohloh.net/projects/gendarme/messages#2008-35 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