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Sir Peter Blake & Sandra Blow RA - Original Silkscreens: Friday 11th June - Saturday 3rd July The Wendy J Levy Gallery is delighted to present this fantastic exhibition of original silkscreens by British icons Sir Peter Blake and Sandra Blow. You can read more about this exhibition by clicking here. We hope to see you for this exciting opportunity to view and purchase work by two true icons!
The 'Painting for Haiti' raffle has now closed. The painting "Space's Vast Society", by Lisa De Prudhoe, raised over £7,000 for the charity UNICEF who are helping the people of Haiti in the aftermath of their devastating earthquake. Many thanks to everyone who took part in the raffle and donated to this wonderful cause. Many thanks to Lisa De Prudhoe who gave the painting that made this possible. Congratulations to Mr Michael Ross who won the raffle.
Because of her outstanding generosity we are keeping her again as our artist of the month, Lisa De Prudhoe is to be featured in the book El Rostro Atraz de la Obra - Maestros Contemporaneos de America Latina. The book will be a collection of photographs of Latin American Masters. Lisa was photographed by Philippe Arnoux who was flown from New York for the occasion. Lisa will also be participating in the annual art auction for the Museum of Contemporary Art Panama. She will be one of only fifteen in the 'Maestro' category for this year.
Our artist Hideyuki Sobue has been featured by BBC Cumbria. Read the article here.
The book written by Sue Astles about her uncle, the artist Harry Ousey was the entry that won the award of Book Printer of the Year for Northend Creative Print Solutions in the 2009 awards. Hailed as a clear winner in its category, the judging panel described the work of Northend as truly outstanding. The book on Harry Housey is a limited edition of 250, 116pp case-bound books that celebrate the paintings of this renowned abstract artist. The book can be purchased from the Wendy Levy Gallery.
Darren Baker, who has been commissioned to paint the Queen's official portrait to commemorate her 85th birthday in 2011, has a string of accolades to his bow; as well as being the official artist for the Professional Football Association, he has been appointed an official artist for the 2012 Olympic Games. For examples of Darren's work please click here.
Gallery Newspaper, "The Art Observer"
The Art Observer, published by Wendy J Levy Contemporary Art Ltd, is archived here so that you can continue to access the issues whenever you like. The Art Observer online is available in two formats, to cater for both those with broadband and slower modem connections. Please click on whichever format you prefer. Latest edition 7 of the Art Observer now available in the gallery.
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A Colourful Canvas “ Twelve Women Artists in the North West
Our latest printed publication, focusing on the lives and work of the artists Cecile Elstein, Debbie Goldsmith, Ghislaine Howard, Michelle Leigh, Sheila Meeks, Julia Midgley, Patricia Niemira, Lisa De Prudhoe, Dawn Rowland, Jenny Ryrie, Frances Seba Smith and Gina Ward, is now available to buy.
The specification of the book is as follows:
1000 hardback copies: 160pp, Size: 225mm x 170mm portrait shape 50% full colour. Approx. 150 images 150gsm, Hanno Silk Paper Price £35 per copy - you can now buy online in our Prints and Books page 100 copies come signed by all the artists and the authors - available for just £65 Published by Wendy J Levy Contemporary Art Ltd Written by Judy Rose Msc and Wendy J Levy Foreword by art historian, Michael Howard.
Liam Spencer - Painting From Life
Copies are still available of our very special Subscribers' Edition of one hundred, hardback copies of Liam Spencer - Painting From Life, each numbered and signed by the artist and each containing a specially produced DVD showing an exclusive interview with Liam. The DVD, limited to 100 copies and only supplied with the hardback book, is housed in a pocket featuring a signed limited edition print of a drawing by Liam Spencer. This signed limited edition print is exclusive to the hardback book. This special hardback book, limited to one hundred copies costs £200 per copy and can be purchased from the gallery. Click here to buy. The softback edition, limited to nine hundred copies, without the DVD and the signed limited edition print, has now sold out.
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