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Highlights & Press | CLOSE at Photo London 2025
20 May 2025 An action-packed week at Photo London 2025! Carali McCall performance One of the main highlights was watching our artist Carali... Read more -
Highlights & Press | Catching Light | Suzanne Blank Redstone
20 May 2025 CATCHING LIGHT opened on the 10th May with an in conversation between artist Suzanne Blank Redstone and The Wick founder,... Read more -
CLOSE Gallery at Photo London, 15-18 May 2025
Visit us at Stand W3, Somerset House 12 May 2025 Come and visit CLOSE Gallery at the 10th edition of Photo London, 15-18 May at Somerset House, London . We'll... Read more -
Watch Helen Barff at work in her studio
27 Mar 2025 Enjoy a behind the scenes look of Helen Barff creating her sculptures for our current group exhibition SUNNY SIDE UP,... Read more
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‘It All Began in Yeovil, The Amazing Career of Artist Brian Rice’
Retrospective at Yeovil Art Space, 8 Mar – 12 Apr 2025 4 Mar 2025 One of the UK's most respected abstract painters, and CLOSE artist, Brian Rice has a restrospective exhibition which tells the... Read more -
Carali McCall wins the John Ruskin Innovation Prize
4 Feb 2025 Following McCall's performance of 'RUNNING RESTRAINT “From Eye to the Hand'' during the private view of the 7th John Ruskin... Read more -
Simon Hitchens | The Elizabeth Landmark
Simon Hitchens' majestic commission for the Elizabeth Landmark, Northumberland 24 Oct 2024 'Our ambition is to create a long-lasting, proud landmark that will draw visitors from around the world for hundreds of... Read more -
Fireside In-Conversation event between Joana P.R Neves and Carali McCall
Date: Saturday 7th September Time:4-7pm Performance 5pm In-Conversation Event 5.30pm 20 Sep 2024 CLOSE invites you to join us for this Saturday’s opening event for Carali McCall’s first solo show at the gallery,... Read more
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Simon Hitchens auctions drawing for AT The Bus charity, supported by Sotheby's
1 May 2024 Simon Hitchens has been a long-time supporter of AT the Bus , a charity which offers a school-based programme of... Read more -
Paul Carey-Kent interviews Trish Morrissey
1 May 2024 On the opening day of our current show 'Trish Morrissey at CLOSE', open until 15 June 2024, we were delighted... Read more -
Carali McCall performance work to be shown in Sydney, Australia
25 Apr 2024 CLOSE artist Carali McCall's performance work, 'Horizon/Distance (2024)' will be shown at DRAW Space, Sydney, as part of their International... Read more -
Hettie Judah on Trish Morrissey | Among Women (in mulieribus)
Essay by writer and curator Hettie Judah on Trish Morrissey's exhibition at CLOSE 25 Apr 2024 Hettie Judah is chief art critic at the British daily paper The i, a regular contributor to The Guardian’s arts... Read more
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CLOSE at Drawing Now Art Fair, Paris, 21-24 March
4 Mar 2024 CLOSE are looking forward to presenting works by Magnus Hammick, Jane Harris, Anna Mossman and Katherine Perrins at the 17th... Read more -
Upcoming Pennie Elfick RWA solo show 'Patterns of Silence'
Whittox Gallery, Frome, Somerset, 2 Mar-21 Apr 2024 21 Feb 2024 We're delighted that CLOSE associated artist Pennie Elfick, who recently became an RWA Academician, will have a solo show of... Read more -
Jane Harris in group show 'Chromascopic'
APT Gallery, London, 29 Feb - 17 Mar 2024 20 Feb 2024 We are pleased to share that works by the late Jane Harris (1956-2022) will be shown at the upcoming exhibition... Read more -
Jane Harris in group show 'H_A_R_D_P_A_P_E_R'
Phoenix Art Space, Brighton, 2 Mar-14 Apr 2024 31 Jan 2024 We are pleased to share that a work by the late Jane Harris (1956-2022) will be shown at the upcoming... Read more
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Paul Newman selected for the Society of Graphic Fine Art 103rd Annual Open
Mall Galleries, London, 11-16 Mar 2024 31 Jan 2024 Congratulations to CLOSE Associated Artist Paul Newman who has been selected by the Society of Graphic Fine Art 103rd Annual... Read more -
Brian Rice exhibition at The Art Stable, Dorset
10 February - 9 March 2024 30 Jan 2024 'In the Beginning ' is a solo exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints from Brian Rice's student years at Yeovil... Read more -
'A Skin Made Porous' group exhibition featuring Simon Hitchens
Anima Mundi, St Ives, 10 Feb - 23 Mar 2024 30 Jan 2024 Simon HItchens, whom we announced our representation of in 2023, will soon be exhibiting four works in a group show,... Read more -
Jane Harris exhibition at Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine La MÉCA, Bordeaux, curated by Freeny Yianni
9 Jan 2024 CLOSE Ltd are pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition of work by the late Jane Harris (1956-2022), at Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine... Read more
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Welcoming Carali McCall to CLOSE
7 Dec 2023 CLOSE are delighted to announce our representation of artist Carali McCall. McCall's practice is focused on performance and drawing, yet... Read more -
Conversations with Trish Morrissey and Martin Parr
30 Nov 2023 Earlier this year, our artist Trish Morrissey was invited to talk to Martin Parr for the Martin Parr Foundation Sofa... Read more -
5***** Review for Trish Morrissey's 'Autofictions'
29 Nov 2023 'Autofictions: Twenty Years of Photography and Film ', Trish Morrisseys survey exhibition at Photo Museum Ireland (23 Nov 2023 -... Read more -
Pennie Elfick Elected as New RWA Academician
20 Nov 2023 CLOSE are very pleased to announce that Pennie Elfick has been elected as an RWA Academician. The Royal West of... Read more
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Helen Barff in group show 'Photosensitive'
Milton Gallery, 16 Nov - 29 Jan 9 Nov 2023 We are pleased to say that Helen Barff will be presenting a selection of her cyanotype prints at a group... Read more -
WATCH 'PARALLELS', THE FILM TO ACCOMPANY SIMON HITCHENS SOLO SHOW
28 Sep 2023 This exhibition is showing at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury until 2 December 2023, and curated by Freeny Yianni... Read more -
Upcoming Trish Morrissey Survey Exhibition at Photo Museum Ireland
23 Nov 2023 - 10 Feb 2024 27 Sep 2023 Trish Morrissey: Autofictions Twenty Years of Photography and Film This survey exhibition of Irish artist Trish Morrissey, who we announced... Read more -
Artnet News features Simon Hitchens and 'Parallels' exhibition
26 Sep 2023 Simon Hitchens' solo show 'Parallels', curated by CLOSE Ltd, recently opened at the Somerset Rurual Life Museum in Glastonbury and... Read more
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Trish Morrissey's short film EUPNEA | Women Over 50 Film Festival 2023
26 Sep 2023 Back in July of this year we announced our representation of Artist / Filmmaker / Photographer & Visual Historian, Trish... Read more -
RWA Gates Designed by Toni Davey are Installed
21 Aug 2023 We're so pleased to say that the beautiful new gates of The Royal Academy of the West of England, designed... Read more -
Anna Mossman in Group Show, 'Frequency'
27 Jul 2023 Anna Mossman is currently showing her work as part of a group exhibition, Frequency (26.07.23 - 06.08.23) at OHSH Projects,... Read more -
Interalia Magazine features 'Lines of Empathy' exhibition
24 Jul 2023 CLOSE are very pleased to share that Interalia Magazine have featured our recent 'Lines of Empathy' exhibition in their current... Read more
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Welcoming Trish Morrissey to CLOSE
14 Jul 2023 CLOSE are thrilled to announce the reputation of artist Trish Morrissey. Morrissey’s work lies somewhere between self portraiture and performance,... Read more -
Artnet News features 'Lines of Empathy' exhibition
3 Jul 2023 CLOSE are very pleased to share the article 'Spotlight: In a Somerset Exhibition, 17 Artists Tap Into Experiences of Empathy... Read more -
This September: Magnus Hammick exhibition & Fiona Yates open studio
3 Jul 2023 This year for Somerset Open Studios, 16 September- 1 October 2023, CLOSE will present an exhibition 'First Light ' by... Read more -
Simon Hitchens solo show at Somerset Rural Life Museum, curated by CLOSE
3 Jul 2023 Simon Hitchens: Parallels Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury, Open 16 September to 2 December CLOSE are pleased to announce that... Read more
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Year 10 student visit from Bishop Fox's School
30 Jun 2023 It was our pleasure to host a group of year 10 students to our current exhibition 'Lines of Empathy'. The... Read more -
Helen Barff & Simon Hitchens at the RA Summer Show
9 Jun 2023 The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition will soon be open to the public and we're thrilled that two of our artists... Read more -
Ben Gooding interviews Anna Mossman, May 2023
8 Jun 2023 We're pleased to share that Ben Gooding from Saturation Point , ' a curatorial and editorial project for systems, non-objective... Read more -
A CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST GIULIA RICCI ON HER PIECE ‘ALTERATION/DEVIATION, COPPER NO.10’
3 Jun 2023 A conversation with artist and curator Giulia Ricci on her piecE ‘Alteration/Deviation, Copper no.10’ from ‘Lines of Empathy’ Artwork: Alteration/Deviation,... Read more
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Anna Mossman presents at Seoul symposium
12 May 2023 We're wishing Anna Mossman luck on her upcoming presentation at the ‘Painting in the Age of Digital Reproduction ’ symposium... Read more -
Helen Barff shortlisted for the First Plinth Royal College of Sculptors award
12 May 2023 CLOSE artist Helen Barff, who recently showed a new sculpture at London's Foundling Museum, was shortlisted for the prestigious 'First... Read more -
Pennie Elfick exhibits at Wells Museum
12 May 2023 Congratulations to Pennie Elfick whose new exhibition ‘Interpretations ’ opened at Wells Museum earlier this week. Penny is showing new... Read more -
Simon Hitchens commission for The Elizabeth Landmark
12 May 2023 CLOSE are delighted to share a new video about sculptor Simon Hitchens project ‘The Elizabeth Landmark ’. Simon’s winning proposal... Read more
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Lines of Empathy coming to Close this June
18 Apr 2023 We're very pleased to announce that a group show bringing together hand-drawn works on paper by 17 artists working in... Read more -
Welcoming Simon Hitchens to CLOSE
5 Apr 2023 CLOSE are delighted to announce their representation of sculptor Simon Hitchens . Since graduating from the University of the West... Read more -
New Hestercombe Art Gallery show featuring work by Toni Davey
24 Mar 2023 Toni Davey is currently showing a beautifully curated series of work in ‘Design for Life: Art and Architecture- Part 1... Read more -
Anna Mossman | Korean Cultural Centre UK exhibition
2 Mar 2023 Close's associated artist, Anna Mossman, is currently exhibiting a selection of new work at Transfer: Korean and British Abstract Painting... Read more
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Foundling Museum exhibition features commission by Helen Barff
14 Feb 2023 The Foundling Museum recently commissioned sculptor Helen Barff to create a new work for their upcoming exhibition 'Finding Family', 17... Read more -
Opening Day of Brian Rice | Red, Black and White
25 Jan 2023 Thank you to all those who came to the opening of Brian Rice | Red, Black and White on Saturday... Read more -
BRIAN RICE IN CONVERSATION WITH PRUE O'DAY
24 Jan 2023 7.00 - 8.30PM, THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2023 A unique opportunity to join us in a discussion led by artist Brian... Read more -
Katherine Perrins | Open Studio
6 Jan 2023 Katherine Perrins is Artist in Residence here at Close and during our upcoming exhibition by Brian Rice (21 Jan-18 Feb... Read more
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Join our Team - Gallery Assistant
9 Dec 2022 We're looking for a Gallery Assistant to provide an excellent visitor experience for all of our audiences. Application deadline: Monday... Read more -
Meet the Artist: Helen Barff | 19 Nov
11 Nov 2022 On the final weekend of Helen Barff: I Wrap My Fear Around Me Like A Blanket we invite you to... Read more -
Jane Harris RIP 1956 - 2022
8 Nov 2022 Freeny Yianni of Close Ltd Gallery and Prue O’Day announce that our dearest Jane Harris passed away in France yesterday,... Read more -
Listen to the 'Helen Barff: I Wrap My Fear Around Me Like A Blanket' audio stories
30 Sep 2022 Exploring themes and stories from the exhibition An interview between Helen Barff and Brian Rice discussing local memories and approaches... Read more
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Grenville Davey memorial at Tate Modern, 27 Sept 2022
29 Sep 2022 Thank you to all those who attended our evening celebrating the life of Grenville Davey (1961-2022) at Tate Modern, 27... Read more -
Call for Artists: Somerset based artist to join live discussion
13 Jul 2022 We are looking out for a Somerset based artist whose work explores themes around seeking refuge, safe places or home.... Read more -
Close Ltd Curates @ Taunton Brewhouse | Pennie Elfick Exhibition Coming Soon
9 Jun 2022 We're pleased to announce that our next exhibition 'Talking to Myself', a solo show featuring the work of Pennie Elfick,... Read more -
Magnus Hammick, Artist + Influencer in the Race to Net Zero in Road Transport
22 Apr 2022 Feeling very proud on this Earth Day to share that Magnus Hammick, COO of Green Biofuels Ltd and Close Ltd... Read more
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Helen Barff Exhibition, Autumn 2022
20 Apr 2022 We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting the work of sculptor Helen Barff for Somerset Art Weeks... Read more -
Close Ltd Welcomes Brian Rice
19 Apr 2022 Close Ltd are very pleased to welcome Brian Rice. Born in Yeovil, Rice moved to London in the 1960's... Read more -
Grenville Davey RIP
28th April 1961 - 28th February 2022 4 Mar 2022 I am deeply saddened to announce the loss of one of the world's great souls and most accomplished artists. Our... Read more -
Paul Newman's Artwork for Chelsea Flower Show Garden
27 Jan 2022 We are pleased to share Paul Newman's recently completed artwork for The Rewilding Britain Landscape garden, designed by Lulu Urquhart... Read more
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Coming Soon: Veronica Wilton solo show
4 Jan 2022 Close Ltd are very pleased to announce a solo show by Veronica Wilton. Helios Rising | Veronica WIlton 2... Read more -
Magnus Hammick Helping to Fuel Frieze London
8 Oct 2021 Artist Magnus Hammick, as well as making work that has always reflected a love of the landscape and the natural... Read more -
Shifts | Shivers | Overlays Exhibition Review by Claire Scanlon
1 Sep 2021 Claire Scanlon is an Artist based in Lewes, Sussex. As a Senior Lecturer she taught at Goldsmith's College and Northbrook... Read more -
Coming soon: Scratch the Surface | 18 Sept - 12 Nov, 2021
10 Aug 2021 Close Ltd are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition: 'Scratch the Surface', opening Saturday 18th September 2021. Toni Davey... Read more
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Jane Harris in group exhibition 'Many Minute Attentions' at Large Glass Gallery, London
12 Jul 2021 Jane Harris will be exhibiting her paintings at a group show 'Many Minute Attentions', Large Glass Gallery, London, until 4th... Read more -
Jack Tierney | Exclusive to Liberty London
24 Jun 2021 Jack Tierney joins a long line of artists, designers and craftsmen that have showed their work within Liberty's iconic store... Read more -
Freeny Yianni is the New Co-Chair of Somerset Art Works
2 Jun 2021 Freeny Yianni, Creative Director of Close Ltd, has been appointed as the new Co-Chair of Somerset Art Works alongside Melita... Read more -
Anna Mossman to Exhibit at Close Ltd
28 May 2021 Close Ltd are delighted to announce that Anna Mossman will exhibit a selection of her recent work in a solo... Read more
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Jane Harris Painting Acquired by CNAP France
14 May 2021 Congratulations to Jane Harris who's painting 'Holy Smoke' has just been acquired by the Centre Nationale des Arts Plastiques in... Read more -
Paul Newman Exhibits at Black Swan Arts, Frome
23 Apr 2021 Paul has recently been involved with organising and curating 'In Pursuit of Spring', an exhibition at Black Swan Arts in... Read more -
Happy International Women's Day
8 Mar 2021 In celebration of International Women's Day 2021 we want to share our respect and gratitude to the female artists we... Read more -
Mirrors Fog Over When I Breathe
PRIVATE VIEW | Friday 7th June 6-8pm | Centrespace Gallery, Bristol EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES | 8th June- 19th June Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm 9 May 2024 CLOSE are excited to announce two forthcoming exhibitions in early Summer 2024; Mirrors Fog Over When I Breathe featuring new... Read more
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Welcoming Suzanne Blank Redstone to CLOSE
28 Jun 2024 CLOSE are delighted to announce the representation of Suzanne Blank Redstone. Suzanne (b. 1945 USA) has a BFA from Rhode... Read more -
In Conversation Event: Stewart Geddes and Adelaide Damoah
CLOSE are thrilled to host an In-Conversation event with Stewart Geddes and painter and performance artist Adelaide Damoah at 6pm on Saturday 19th October. 3 Oct 2024 CLOSE are thrilled to host an In-Conversation event with Stewart Geddes and painter and performance artist Adelaide Damoah at 6pm... Read more
