Peridot Christmas Pop up

Timeless designs, sleek seams, the classic white shirt... Peridot London are back for their second pop up and sample sale at Nancy Victor from Monday 8 to Friday 12 December.
peridotlondon.co.uk 

LUXAC Pop up, 17-22 November

LUXAC are presenting their Camo collection at Nancy Victor, for one week only a sample sale and special discounts will be available. LUXAC uniquely combines the elegance of a handbag with the function of a rucksack. A bag that is minimalist by design but will happily carry a laptop. A bag that is both gorgeous and practical.

Open Monday to Friday 10-6pm and Saturday 12-6pm.
luxac.co.uk

Venue hire available for intimate events, exhibitions and product launches in central london

Looking for a space in central London for an event, exhibition or pop up shop? Nancy Victor is available to hire from 1 day to 4 weeks at extremely competitive rates. Please get in touch with your name, number, email, preferred date for hire, length of hire and the event type. Email Rachael Hill:  rachael@nancyvictor.com for more information.

Impressions by Carol Wilhide

For two days only print maker Carol Wilhide exhibited Impressions. Everyday objects and views – from reflections in water to glimpses from windows – are explored in this solo exhibition, through the medium of linocut or woodcut, brief impressions of nature take on new layers of meaning. 

Carol Wilhide is a London-based artist who has exhibited her work in London, Paris and Tokyo. Her linocut 'Nest' was shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2014. She is a member of the National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers and won the Matthew White Ridley Printmaking Prize at their show at the Menier Gallery, Southwark in 2013. Earlier this year she spent five weeks in Japan on a residency learning the mokuhanga technique.
carolwilhide.com

LUXAC Pop up 17-22 November 2014

LUXAC will be presenting their luxury backpacks from Monday 17 to Saturday 22 November 2014. Special discounts and samples will be available to purchase from designer Louise Bangay. Join us for a drink on Thursday 20 from 6pm.

Recent work by Yael David-Cohen

For this exhibition Yael presents a selection of recent work in three separate but related areas: fibre art and painting, artist's books and printmaking (etching and linocut). The works follow the theme of process of change in form and situation. Sometimes this is achieved in a series of works.

One of the connections between the works in the different media is recycling. For the fibre art Yael uses found fabric as a basis for painting and etching. Similarly, the artist's books comprise old carte de visite albums and photographs with added etching and occasionally fabric. Yael is showing representative pieces together from her practice because of their interrelatedness. The separate but related areas of work form an interesting combination to showcase reused and found objects inspired by natural processes of growth and change.

 

The exhibition runs from Wednesday 5 to Monday 10 November 2014. Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm. 

The private view will be Thursday 6 November, 6-8pm.  

Head for the Horizon, I'll meet you there: A solo show by Alice Stallard

Alice Stallard  presented her solo exhibition 'Head for the Horizon, I'll meet you there' at Nancy Victor this October. The objects that people carry with them are investigated and interpreted by Alice in this solo exhibition. Loved and weathered, these often ordinary and everyday objects, carry great importance for their keepers and trigger memories of past adventures, hopes and dreams. Stallard delves into this notion weaving rich and colourful narratives around the objects, hinting at or exposing their talismanic presence. 

For this series of mixed media work, Stallard taps into popular and domestic culture with her use of printed ephemera, layered between hand-drawn images, paint and print. Traces of folds, etched and stitched marks are also found in the tactile surfaces reflecting the hidden or secret histories the objects portray. Colourful and composed, these cryptically titled pieces invite the viewer to look, stare and wonder. 

The exhibition ran from 28th October to 3rd November 2014. 
alicestallard.com

Shop Formula is back for Christmas!

Satirism - sat??? ?z(?)m: A solo show by Nick Smith, hosted by ArtDog London

'Satirism - sat??? ?z(?)m' will be exhibited from Monday 13th - Saturday 18th October. Opening times 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm

Head for the horizon, i'll meet you there: a solo show by Alice Stallard

 The objects that people carry with them are investigated and interpreted by Alice Stallard in this solo exhibition. Loved and weathered, these often ordinary and everyday objects, carry great importance for their keepers and trigger memories of past adventures, hopes and dreams. Stallard delves into this notion weaving rich and colourful narratives around the objects, hinting at or exposing their talismanic presence.


Alice Stallard is a London-based artist who has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Her neon piece was recently shortlisted for the Winter Pride Art Award (London). She has had solo exhibitions at the Chelsea Arts Club (London) and been selected for group shows hosted by Print Club (London). 

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 28 October to Monday 3 November 2014

Private View: Thursday 30 October, 6-8pm. RSVP: Alice Stallard: alice@alicestallard.com
Opening times: Monday > Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 12 noon to 6pm

'Satirism - sat??? ?z(?)m' a solo show by Nick Smith

Presented by ArtDog London, 'Satirism - sat??? ?z(?)m' will be exhibited from Monday 13th - Saturday 18th October. Opening times 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm

Nick Smith has an MA in product design.  He originally started his degree designing cars but wanting something with a wider scope moved to product design. He has a successful career as an interior design architect for hotels, bars, restaurants and ships. Working with Patone Colour samples in his day job ignited the idea of reductive art down to the basic elements while leaving intact the iconic recognisability. 

In Target Practice Nick has taken the soup can making a Warholian screen print and shooting it full of holes with a shot gun (which had to be done in Canada as he could not get permission to do it anywhere in the UK).   Hence, taking pot shots at Warhol in the form of what is most commonly used as practice fodder for gun enthusiasts, soup cans.   


Private View: Thursday 16th October, 6-8pm. 
Nancy Victor, 6 Charlotte Place, London, W1T 1SG

Flesh Leontia Gallery Pop up

Flesh was the first exhibition from London based pop up Leontia Gallery. 
Exhibiting  artists were Magnus Gjoen, Flora Borsi, Mariska Karto and Maria Koshenkova.

The artworks explored our experience of being a body and our complex relationship
with our own flesh, whilst also unlocking themes of alienation, fantasies, desire and destruction.

More information about the Leontia Gallery can be read here.

London Conversations: National Geographic Student Expeditions

The second group of students from National Geographic Student Expeditions will be exhibiting their photography for one night only tomorrow (Wednesday 30th July) in the gallery. Each student will be exhibiting two photography works which they have captured and processed during their two week trip to London.

Opening times: Wednesday 30th July, 6-8pm
Nancy Victor, 6 Charlotte Place, London, W1T 1SG / nancyvictor.com / ngstudentexpeditions.com

Material Consequences, 10th - 15th September 2014

We are pleased to host Material Consequences, an exhibition by four designer-makers Stephanie Ray, Katherine Pogson, Karen Henriksen and Pinaki Editions.
Installed during The London Design Festival this is an opportunity to discover and buy new work direct from the designers, who met at Cockpit Arts, the creative hub located in nearby Bloomsbury. On offer will be textiles for interiors, surface design, wall art, conceptual jewellery, hats and fashion accessories. 
A narrative threads its way through this diverse collection of work - a reflection of the many techniques and processes involved in designing and making - of time and effect, material considerations and consequential discoveries.

The exhibition runs from Wednesday 10th until Monday 15th September, 10am-6pm
Saturday 13th September, 12-6pm.

www.pinakieditions.com|www.pinakistudios.com
www.stephanieray.co.uk
www.katherinepogson.com
www.karenhenriksen.co.uk

Forthcoming exhibitions for 2014 at Nancy Victor

Forthcoming exhibitions at Nancy Victor:
 
Arantza Villas, Karen Henriksen and Katherine Pogson, 
9–16 September 2014

Leontia Gallery, Pop up exhibiiton,                        
17 September–8 October 2014

ArtDog London Pop Up, 
13–18 October 2014

Alice Stallard,
28 October–3 November 2014

Yael David-Cohen,
4–10 November 2014

LUXAC Pop Up,
17–21 November 2014

Anna Magnowska,
24–29 November 2014

FORMULA Pop up,
1–5 December 2014

If you would like to hire the gallery or inquire about a booking please get in touch with Rachael via email on rachael@nancyvictor.com or call 020 7813 0373.

Questions to ask when hiring a venue for an exhibition, pop up or event

When looking for a venue to host an exhibition, pop up shop or event choose a space that reflects your brand and ethos. Set a clear and realsitic budget for your exhibition or pop up and look around to see what locations and venues best suit. Prices vary depending on the location and size of the space. 
Before contacting a venue, ensure you know details such as dates (can be rough), length of hire and what you intend to show to give them an idea of your requirements and to get a quicker response.

Ask about the footfall of the area and what types of exhibitions or pop ups have been succesfull in the past. Weekends are generally retailers busiest times so ask how busy the area gets and decide on whether a weekend opening suits your event. 

When visiting venues, keep the following questions in mind:

Is the venue location easily accessible?
How and when can I book the venue?
What’s the capacity?
Do I need insurance?
Can I decorate the venue?
How long can I hire the venue for?
Is there a kitchen?
How do I cancel my booking?

If you want to inquire about hiring Nancy Victor, get in touch with Rachael via email rachael@nancyvictor.com or call 020 7813 0373. 

Works of Wind hosted by Renewable UK

Works of wind is a one day pop up exhibition which showcases products using and inspired by power and sustainable fashion. This will be an exclusive chance to view and chat to leading makers that use renewable energy to manufacture their products.

Works of Wind will be open on Thursday 19th June from 10am - 5pm at Nancy Victor, 6 Charlotte Place, London, W1T 1SG

National Geographic Student Expeditions

On the evening of Wednesday 16th and Wednesday 30th July, National Geographic Student Expeditions will be presenting two photography exhibitions at Nancy Victor.

Since 2008, National Geographic Student Expeditions has been a leader of high school photography programs throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Through assignments in the field, classes, and critiques, these workshops challenge and inspire students to take their photography to the next level.

Culminating of intensive ten-day photography workshops based in London, students from the United States, Mexico, and Taiwan will exhibit their work, which will be shot in the days previous to the exhibit, and will contribute to a kaleidoscope of scenes depicting a true “snapshot” of London life. Students also visit Brighton and Stonehenge as part of their program. Accompanying the students is National Geographic Experts Gianluca Colla and Jeff Mauritzen.

Wednesday 16th July, 4pm until 8pm
Wednesday 30th July, 4pm until 8pm
Nancy Victor, 6 Charlotte Place, London, W1T 1SG

Comedy Snaphot book launch by Steve Best

Comedian Steve Best has just released his first book 'Comedy Snapshot', a behind the scenes record of life on the comedy circuit, its characters and performers, from their own perspective. Steve has spent the last seven years documenting his fellow stand-ups backstage – some old, some young, some famous, some 
established and some just starting out – a real mixture, a comedy snapshot. 

Steve held the book launch at Nancy Victor last night, which coincides with a mini exhibition. Catch him for a tea and a branded biscuit until Monday 7th April. The book has a whopping 440 pages for the tiny price of £7.99 and can be bought during the show. 

Nancy Victor is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. 

www.nancyvictor.com

An exhibition of prints by Andrew Higgens

Andrew Higgens is an experienced draftsman and has been creating prints for the past 12 years. He experiments with mark making and loves the endless versatility a print has. As a former cineast he is intrigued by what photo-etching can achieve. 

Lino holds a particular fascination for Andrew, he enjoys chipping away to create strong lines and exploring black and white variations. 

Throughout his career Andrew lectured in art and design history. In later years, he was Head of Department at the University of Westminster (formerly Harrow School of Art), having also worked at St Martinís, Chelsea and Maidstone Schools of Art. In the 70s and early 80s, he was involved in documentary film-making and feature script-writing. He produced and edited prize-winning films, such as Grand Central Hotel Belfast and Sounds of a Season Dying. 

The exhibition is open from Monday 24th - Friday 28th March 10am - 6pm and Saturday 29th March from 10am-2pm. 

Broken Down Doll NY.LON tour pop up

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For two weeks the Dolls from Broken Down Doll popped up at Nancy Victor will an all new SS14 collection. There was sequins, glitz and glamour. You can catch more from them at BrokenDownDoll.com

Forthcoming exhibitions at Nancy Victor gallery

Memories of a child by Olatunde Oyinloye

PV: Friday 21st February 6-8pm
Saturday 22nd - Thursday 27th February 2014

Memories of a Child represents a childhood filled with happiness, playfulness, exploration, learning, and socialising. Many will find this revealing and Olatunde feels people of a similar background will identify with this, while the older ones may find it a bit nostalgic. Olatunde's approach to painting involves a wide variety of influences, sometimes expressed in his Landscape, Wildlife, Still life and Portrait paintings. But it is a strong desire to interrogate public persona with an objective view that singles out Olatunde's depictions as a visual narrator, a message that particularly comes across in this new body of work.

Open Monday - Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 22nd 12-6pm / www.nancyvictor.com / www.olatundeoyinloye.com

Broken Down Doll Tour 2014
Saturday 8th - Thursday 20th March 2014

To coincide with the launch of brokendowndoll.com, the Doll is taking her SS14 selection of crazy, quirky, fabulous vintage finds on tour. We’ve travelled miles and miles (and miles) of US highway to bring you the show-stopping vintage that you’ve come to expect from the Doll. With blue hues, mega metallics and a dash of athletic Americana – not to mention lightweight spring coats, chunky gold accessories and the Doll’s very own logo Ts – we’ve got this season’s wardrobe sorted.

Open Monday - Friday 11-7pm, Saturday 8th and  15th 12-6pm 

New works by Andrew Higgens 
PV: Friday 28th March 6-8pm
Monday 24th - Friday 28th March 2014

Open Monday - Friday 10-6pm

Exhibition space for shows, installations and pop ups

Nancy Victor is available to hire for art exhibitions, pop up shops and temporary installations
at a very jolly and reasonable rate. The space is 11m x 3.5m with a large street facing window located in Charlotte Place, W1. Should you wish for more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch via email to rachael@nancyvictor.com with your Name, Number, Email, Preferred date for hire, Length of hire, Event type and we will get back to you shortly.