7 July - 11 July 2010
An exhibition of paintings and drawings of musicians.
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ART ON THE RIVERBANK Leading artists to exhibit at Henley Festival 7-11 July Art, Music, Fireworks, Glamour · Damien Hirst 'Spots' and 'Butterfly' showcase, including never before seen original · New portraits by leading contemporary painter, Jake Sutton · Exhibition of David Hockney etchings and sought after lithograph |
Work by leading artists, Damien Hirst, David Hockney and Jake Sutton will be setting up home on the river bank at the annual Henley Festival (7-11 July), one of the UK's biggest and most spectacular arts and music festivals.
The black tie festival brings together the finest international musicians, comedians, performers and visual artists over five nights in picturesque Henley on Thames. Festival goers can sip champagne while listening to headline acts Bryn Terfel, Nigel Kennedy, Will Young and Ronan Keating and browsing the Festival's seven galleries and stunning sculpture lawn.
On display and available to buy, will be a unique never before seen original spin painting from art world 'enfant terrible' Damien Hirst and a selection of some of his greatest print works. The exhibition will include highlights from his Spot series, Doxylamine, Ellipticine and Flumequine and a number of pieces from the acclaimed Butterflies collection, including All You Need is Love, a magnificent silk screen with a crimson heart encrusted with diamond dust.
Hirst's work will be joined by a showcase of David Hockney etchings, including two from his illustrations for the Six Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm and The Old Guitarist, from his Blue Guitar Series, which was inspired by Picasso. One of his most sought after lithographs from his swimming pool series Paper Pools will also be featured.
Jake Sutton makes up the trio of prominent British artists on display and will be exhibiting a range of new drawings, oils and watercolours inspired by music, dance and the Venice Carnival. Sutton has been working closely with musicians from The University of Oxford to produce a series of portraits which aim to capture the skill and beauty of making music.
Tickets for Henley Festival are from just £35 through to £80. The box office is open to the general public now. To book tickets for the Festival contact the Box Office on 01491 843404 or visit the website at www.henley-festival.co.uk. Henley Festival is also hosting a free day-time art event open to non ticket holders on Saturday 10 July, 11.30am-2pm where visitors will have the freedom to view the huge range of art work on site.
For more information about accommodation in and around Henley, visit www.henleyaccommodation.co.uk
Henley Festival
Since first setting up home along the banks of the Thames over 25 years ago, Henley Festival has established itself as a unique festival experience, bringing together world class musicians, performers and artists over five days in one of England's most beautiful settings. A festival of style and substance, Henley's showcase spans classical music, rock, pop, jazz, opera and folk, with our headline acts gracing Henley's famous floating stage. Show-stopping visual art and dance, comedy from leading performers and the finest cuisine ensure that the music is not the only thing that makes Henley unforgettable.
The Petworth Festival
Saturday 17th - Wednesday 28th July
Petworth House Exhibition Room
An exhibition of musicians and dancers.
info@petworthfestival.org.uk
01798 343055
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford.
28 February -19 March 2011
More information to follow.
www.thenorthwall.com
