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Art, Criticism and Display.

Nicholas James

In September 1972 three graduates rented two floors above a cash and carry warehouse at 65a Lisson Street, West London. After a couple of months one emptied his studio, the first floor front room, and opened the space for exhibitions. There followed a spate of invented artists which made humorous comments on the high flown conceptual arena. In 1974 The Gallery strengthened its identity with The Gallery London Displays, a series developed with sculptor Vaughan Grylls. The 'non-artist' works featured documentary material in a concise graphic presentation. This led to projects with artists John Latham, Rita Donagh, Gerald Newman, and others. During its five years' operation The Gallery forged an independent history, with a remarkable flow of art and events that produced classic statements for their time.

Book Details

  • Publisher: CV Publications
  • Publish Date: Aug 24th, 2023
  • Pages: 80
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.00in - 8.00in - 0.22in - 0.39lb
  • EAN: 9781908419774
  • Categories: General

About the Author

James, Nicholas: - "Born Bromley Kent November 1948, Nicholas James Philip Wegner - Nicholas Philip James from 2002. Studied Painting at the Slade School of Art UCL 1966-70, under artists Frank Auerbach and Keith Vaughan. MA History of Art Kingston University. 1973-78 founded and directed The Gallery London, 65a Lisson Street, producing combne projects in collaboration with John Latham, Vaughan Grylls, Stephen Willats, John A. Walker, Rita Donagh, Tony Rothon, Gerald Newman and Jonathan Miles.1989-91 With Sarah Batiste edited and published a quarterly review Cv Journal of Art and Crafts. 1992 founded Cv Publications, 1995 founded Cv/Visual Arts Research, publishing interviews with artists and curators, books amd monographs authored by Edward Lucie-Smith, Marina Vaizey, Anne Blood, James Cahill and Magdalena Wasiura. Presently operates Philip James Studio based at Candid Arts Trust, Islington North London.Studied fine art (Painting) at the Slade School UCL, under Keith Vaughan and Frank Auerbach. MA History of Art Kingston University. Operated The Gallery 65a Lisson Street 1973-78 and published Cv Journal of Art and Crafts 1989-91, foumdin Cv Publications in 1992 and Cv/Visual Arts Research in 1995."

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Praise for this book

I remember The Gallery as a strong critical influence in the prevailing climate.By lacing serious purpose with gentle humour its announcement cards and exhibitions helped to define the issues of the day. Sir Nicholas Serota


As regards the operation of The Gallery during the 1970s, it seemed to me to make an extremely important contribution to what was happening in London at the time. Certainly I always found it extremely stimulating and important in my own development as an art dealer in terms of the questions that it forced one to ask oneself. Anthony d'Offay


I liked coming a lot to The Gallery because things were unexpected, illuminating, different and ultimately influential. Marina Vaizey


Curious and exciting John A. Walker, critic and art historian


I remember the time with great nostalgia. Nicholas Logsdail, Lisson Gallery London