The October Gallery Exhibitions

Exhibitions

2001

14th November 2001 to 26th January 2002

Double Scoop - Wavy Gravy: His Blues Period and Beyond & The Art of Jerry Garcia

Flashing on the Sixties' American 'counterculture.' Collages and Prints from the 'Blues Period' of one of America's most original minds together with screenprints by another 'legend,' the former leader of the Grateful Dead. Artworks by the artists are complemented by photographs of the pair by Lisa Law

10th October 2001 to 10th November 2001

A Touch of Irridescence - New Pastels and Paintings by Elisabeth Lalouschek

Drawing upon the riches of her long exposure to art from around the world, Elisabeth Lalouschek moulds the resultant energy into explosive and highly coloured compositions on canvas.

12th September 2001 to 6th October 2001

Koumy - Contemporary Art from Togo

The artist, Koumy, was born in Lomé, the capital of Togo, West Africa, in 1961. This exhibition represents Koumy’s first ever showing at the October Gallery and the first major presentation of his work in Britain.

20th June 2001 to 28th July 2001

Ablade Glover: - New Works by the Renowned Ghanaian Artist

Glover's painting encompasses a wide range of subjects, but all reveal his passion for activity and colour. Using warm pigments reminiscent of the sun and heat of his country, he depicts vibrant scenes of Ghanaian life - the brightly attired crowds, the bustling market stalls, the whole exuberant variety of Africa today.

16th May 2001 to 16th June 2001

Legends of the RV Heraclitus

This exhibition traces the path of the RV Heraclitus from its launch in 1975 through to its Planetary Coral Reef and Cultures Expedition (2000 - 2010). The exhibition is accompanied by an educational programme introducing local school-children to life aboard ocean-going vessels and current concerns relating to the marine environment and ecology.

28th March 2001 to 12th May 2001

Contemporary Art of the Khoi-San of South Africa

An exhibition of highly expressive paintings and strikingly simple linocuts, which combine reality and dream to tell of the life and worldview of the Khoi-san people of Southern Africa. This exhibition will introduce to the UK the work of artists of one of the most ancient of all peoples but present it as another expression of contemporary culture.

28th February 2001 to 24th March 2001

Xu Zhongmin - Tidal Wave

Xu Zhongmin moved from China to England in 1992 and has been the recipient of many prestigious awards. Much of his work is a reflection of the vibrancy and noise of modern cities, where architecture and people intermingle to form dynamic cityscapes.

24th January 2001 to 24th February 2001

News From the Front: - The Transvangarde in 2001

This exhibition provided a platform for a truly international dialogue by juxtaposing outstanding cutting-edge artworks by artists from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas Europe and the Middle East.

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The Gallery is closed during official holidays and for the entire month of August.

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