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Welcome to The American Hour’s October 2019 Email Newsletter. We hope that you enjoyed a great September, and are looking forward to an exciting and spooky October! This email contains information and events relevant to the American community in the UK - please let us know if you have any suggestions, or if you have something you would like us to include. Please share the free subscription to American in Britain magazine with any of your American colleagues or friends – especially those who may have relocated to the UK over the summer season! Please click here for further information. Home For The Holidays – Annual Holiday Lunch Invitation The holiday season is a time to come together with family, friends and loved ones for laughter, celebration, and happiness. It is also a time to reflect and to be grateful for the things that shaped the outgoing year. This year, BritishAmerican Business is opening the doors of the iconic Landmark Hotel in London to welcome our members, colleagues, friends and family from the transatlantic community home for the holidays. Our Annual Holiday Lunch is a highlight of our events calendar, a chance to come together with our friends and transatlantic ex-pat family and celebrate not only the holiday period, but each other and our wonderful community. We’ll be capping the year off in style, with a raffle, games, and of course, world-class food and drink. So, whether you’re a member of our organisation, a keen follower of our work, or simply feel close to our special transatlantic community (including family and friends!), join us on 13 December and come home for the holidays.
Transcript of Home For The Holidays Annual Holiday Lunch Invitation
Welcome to The American Hour’s October 2019 Email Newsletter. We hope that you enjoyed a great September, and are looking forward to an exciting and spooky October!
This email contains information and events relevant to the American community in the UK - please let us know if you have any suggestions, or if you have something you would like us to include.
Please share the free subscription to American in Britain magazine with any of your American colleagues or friends – especially those who may have relocated to the UK over
the summer season!
Please click here for further information.
Home For The Holidays – Annual Holiday Lunch Invitation
The holiday season is a time to come together with family, friends and loved ones for laughter, celebration, and happiness. It is also a time to reflect and to be grateful for the things that shaped the outgoing year. This year, BritishAmerican Business is opening the doors of the iconic Landmark Hotel in London to welcome our members, colleagues, friends and family from the transatlantic community home for the holidays. Our Annual Holiday Lunch is a highlight of our events calendar, a chance to come together with our friends and transatlantic ex-pat family and celebrate not only the holiday period, but each other and our wonderful community. We’ll be capping the year off in style, with a raffle, games, and of course, world-class food and drink. So, whether you’re a member of our organisation, a keen follower of our work, or simply feel close to our special transatlantic community (including family and friends!), join us on 13 December and come home for the holidays.
For more information visit babinc.org/christmas-luncheon-2019 or contact Anna Doherty, Events & Marketing Manager [email protected] or call on 020 7290 9875
Online article: SETTLING INTO THE UK - It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times. The Tale Of Relocating Countries by Dr. Bonnie Schneider
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ...” So, begins A Tale of Two Cities by the immortal Charles Dickens. When it comes to relocating countries, we may find ourselves in the midst of our own paradoxical tale. It involves dismantling a life we have worked hard to create and inevitable losses. Our decision has a domino effect, impacting those close to us - immediate and extended family, circle of friends and community. This intense emotional experience is the backdrop against which we have to deal with the endless practicalities of a move. No wonder, relocating, particularly countries, ranks right up there in terms of stressful life events. Yet, it is hard to resist the exciting opportunity. In 2014, I moved from New York to London - the impetus, my husband’s career and the desire to be closer to our families. During our 10 years in New York we had built a life and while our furniture was coming with us; our friends, professional networks, home, my hairdresser and favourite bagel spot were not! Click here for the full article.
Online Article: British Pensions For Americans – Not All Bad News by Roland Sabates, American Tax Partners
Developing an efficient retirement savings strategy is an ongoing challenge encountered by American expats who spend considerable time living abroad during their careers. In many countries, retirement savings options for Americans are limited and those available may be plagued by onerous reporting challenges and punitive tax exposure back home. Fortunately, American expats in the United Kingdom have access to a number of retirement savings options that can be managed effectively from a US tax perspective on account of the US/UK Income Tax Treaty. Click here for the full article.
FREE: American Finance & Networking Event
Monday 4th November from 12.30pm
Smith & Wollensky, 1-11 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6HT
Please join American in Britain, American Tax Partners, London & Capital and Charities Aid Foundation for this fabulous, free afternoon of financial advice and networking with fellow Americans living in the UK. Registration starts from 12.30pm where tea, coffee and pastries will be served, and the following seminars will commence at 1.30pm. Roland Sabates, President and Founder of American Tax Partners, will be addressing the cross-border
nuances that come along with living in theUnited Kingdom as an American. The discussion will cover
annual tax and information reporting obligations, provide an overview of the tax implications of various pensions and investments, and outline some basic strategies that all American Expatriates will want to keep in mind. If time permits, the discussion will cover filing requirements for business owners and options available to individuals needing to catch up with their prior year US tax obligations.
Jonathan Gold, Executive Director of London & CapitalUS Family Office will cover the turbulent
investment landscape and discuss wealth management issues facingAmericans living in Britain. As an American abroad there are various important considerations when planning your charitable giving. Mark Greer, Head of the CAF American Donor Fund, will share insight on the best ways to give to charities in the UK, US and elsewhere in the world, how to maximise the tax relief available to you, important pitfalls to avoid, making use of the UK’s Gift Aid scheme and vehicles to plan your giving over the longer-term. To register your place at this free event, please email [email protected] with the names and email addresses of those who would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Eating Out Review: 34 Mayfair
34 Grosvenor Square (entrance on South Audley Street), London, W1K 2HD - Telephone: 020 3350 3434 Summer evenings in London are always memorable, especially when they are accompanied by sunshine. You could be happy just strolling around and soaking up the buzz, but even then, you’d need somewhere to be fed and watered. 34 Mayfair offers a little more than that! You’ll definitely want to linger over your meal and savour the stylish surroundings before resuming your stroll around beautiful Mayfair. The entrance to the restaurant is in South Audley Street just off Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair (and a minute’s walk from the previous US Embassy location), I have walked passed this intriguing-looking restaurant on many occasions as it is hard to miss with the stunning arrangement of colourful flowers surrounding the entrance. Click here for the full review. 34 Mayfair are also pleased to announce their Thanksgiving Menu for Thursday 24th November including turkey and pumpkin pie. Contact the restaurant directly to make a reservation or enquire further. Visit www.34-restaurant.co.uk.
Events at Benjamin Franklin House
Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm An American Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings will take place at magnificent Clothworkers’ Hall. Roast turkey (and stuffing and vegetables and of course pumpkin pie) will be a highlight. Franklin, in addition to suggesting the turkey become one of America’s national symbols, practised cooking it as part of his early work on electricity. £90/Adults £50/Children. RSVP to [email protected]
Thanksgiving at Bodean’s BBQ
Theatre Reviews by Lydia Parker
Falsettos at The Other Palace
The complete two act version of Falsettos by James Latimer and William Finn is making its West End debut at The Other Palace after winning two Tony awards for the original production in 1992 and more nominations for its 2016 Broadway run. The musical was ground breaking when it opened, for the subject matter of a married gay Jewish man who leaves his wife to move in with another man. This production has recently been clouded in controversy as it features
predominantly Jewish characters and yet reportedly there was no input from British Jewish artists either as performers or creatives. It is a fact, however, that most West End productions of American plays unfortunately have no UK based American performers or creatives involved either, so this reviewer has learned to not expect authenticity in British productions of American plays. I’m happy to say Falsettos succeeds despite this lack of authenticity due to the excellent music, lyrics and performances.
The Son at Duke of York’s Theatre Florian Zeller, the celebrated French playwright, has created yet another searing family drama, The Son, now at the Duke of York’s Theatre in a transfer from the Kiln Theatre. Unlike his recent successes, The Father and The Mother, this play has a clear linear narrative to tell the heart-breaking story of mental illness in a teenage boy.
CLICK HERE for the full reviews
Easing The Pain Of UK Immigration Queues, One Swipe At A Time by The US Embassy in London
Are you tired of the long queues at UK Immigration desks? Fear not, did you know as of June 2019, US citizens are permitted to use any one of the 250+ ePassport gates at 15 air and rail ports? This includes some of the United Kingdom’s major airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick, and the Eurostar terminals in Paris and Brussels! Click here for the full article.
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The Autumn Issue of American in Britain Magazine Is Online Now!
The latest issue of American in Britain magazine (Autumn 2019) is available to view online. The features in this issue include Wealth Management: HM Treasury Receives Feedback From Office Of Tax Simplification Regarding Inheritance Tax Regime by MASECO Private Wealth; Taxing Issues: British Pensions For Americans - Not All Bad News by Roland Sabates, American Tax Partners; Immigration: Services For US Citizens At The US Embassy In London And Update On The Closure Of The USCIS International Field Office In London by Rikkilee Moser, US Visa Solutions; American Expatriate Clubs & News including AWBS International Women’s Club, The American Society in London, Kensington & Chelsea Women’s Club, CAWC and Junior League of London JLL; Theatre Reviews of Falsettos at The Other Palace & The Son at Duke of York’s Theatre by Lydia Parker; Settling Into The UK: It Was The Best
Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times. The Tale Of Relocating Countries by Dr Bonnie Schneider; Eating Out Reviews of POLPO, 34 Mayfair & Afternoon Tea at The Corinthia; British Culture & Misconceptions by AJ Marks; Days Out With The Family: Mimo Cookery School Basque Cooking Class & Hever Castle; Travel: The Delights of The Dordogne by Judith Schrut; Moving To London: Live Like A Local While You Choose Where To Settle Permanently by Merilee Kerr, UnderTheDoormat; Hotel Review of Highbullen Hotel, Golf & Country Club, North Devon; Arts & Antiques: La Biennale di Venezia: An International Encounter With Art Of All Mediums by Dr Susan House Wade and Embassy Corner: Easing The Pain Of UK Immigration Queues, One Swipe At A Time.
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WELCOME ABOARD! ADD YOUR NAME TO 35,000 MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS
Commemorations are underway this year in the UK, the US, and the Netherlands to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620. Visit www.mayflower400uk.org. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the UK and Europe is an official overseas branch of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In addition to expatriates who reside in the UK and Europe, the Society welcomes US residents. We offer options to transfer US membership to the European Society or to hold dual membership.
If you might be a descendant of one or more of the passengers and crew aboard the Mayflower and are interested in becoming a member or learning more about the organisation, please contact [email protected]. Reach us on our public Facebook page: European Society of Mayflower Descendants. Or send a personal email to the Governor of the Society, Nancy Naro ([email protected]). Please tell us how you heard about the Society.
The American Society in London
The American Society in London was founded in 1895 by the then US Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard. Indeed, the serving US Ambassador, Robert Wood Johnson IV, remains our Honorary President and we are fortunate to have the generous support of the US Embassy. Membership is open to both US and UK citizens and draws heavily on the US ex-patriot community here in London. The intention of our founder was to improve and cement relations between the citizens of our two countries, fostering mutual respect, understanding and affection. We continue to fulfil this goal in part by arranging celebrations of major American holidays. In this regard, we think the original objectives have been successful and they continue to be as relevant today as in 1895. We hold three receptions each year building up to our marquee event in November – our elegant and glamorous Black Tie Thanksgiving Dinner – where guests from the US and UK military are invited to join our members for a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. This year we kicked off the summer in style with our spectacular Early Independence Day celebration at Wychwood House hosted by our new Deputy Chief of Mission, Yael Lempert. Guests and embassy representatives mingled in the elegant surroundings as we were entertained by ‘barbershop-o-gram’ who performed nostalgic and witty tunes to put us in a celebratory mood. We indulged with relish in a delectable selection of All-American fare specially prepared by the chef in bite sized proportions. Oh, the mini mac and cheese! What a delightful and delicious evening! The Society would like to extend a warm invitation to Americans in the UK to join us at our elegant Black Tie Thanksgiving celebration in November. It is the original and the best and guests can look forward to a mouth-watering Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. Are you more ‘Team Pumpkin’ or ‘Team Pecan’? No need to choose at our celebration. It’s not to be missed! To learn more about our events or to join the American Society please email [email protected] and follow us on Facebook @americansocietyinlondon or Twitter @ASL1895.
Upcoming Events: Black Tie Thanksgiving Dinner in November Feel free to email us at [email protected] and to follow us on Facebook: @americansocietyinlondon and Twitter: @ASL_1895
The Hampstead Women’s Club (HWC)
The HWC offers many activities to its members, from Arts & Antiques to Theatre, Hiking, Book Club, Highlights of London, Creative Writing, Wellness, Dining Out, Community Outreach and much, much more. To find out more visit our website at www.hwcinlondon.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
AWBS International Women’s Club
Located 20 miles west of London serving the Berkshire and Surrey counties, AWBS International Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club for women. We are a resource for transition, learning, connection, friendship and philanthropy. Our Club offers over 20 different fun activities and events each month. There is literally something for everyone! There are famous speakers, fun monthly meetings, events, tours, trips, sports and activities. Activities are led by Activity Leaders who utilise their own personal and career skills in organisation, communications, planning and creativity. We are also a strong supporter of small local businesses offering our members discounts called the Preferred Business Network. In addition, our “Best of Britain” group of small businesses attends our monthly meetings offering our members the latest in fashion, seasonal and practical items, as well as medical/health products and services. We support several charities within the area as part of our philanthropic charter.
Last year we donated over £13,000! We are 260+ members strong and look forward to new members as they move to the area and wish to become part of this dynamic organisation! Check out our website at www.AWBS.org.uk and on Facebook at AWBS International Women’s Club AWBS International Women’s Club. If you are lucky enough to live here, you’re going to love AWBS!
Chiltern American Women’s Club International (CAWC)
CAWC HOSTS 32nd Annual CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR 2019
CAWC International will host its annual Charity Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 10 November 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire and will raise funds for the South Central Ambulance Service Community First Responders. More than 65 artisans will participate with their craft and gift stalls with a wide variety of products on offer including crafts, clothing, jewellery, gin and food items. In addition, there will also be an American Bake Sale, the Texas Chili Café serving delicious food and drinks all day, two raffles, and the much sought after CAWC holiday gift baskets. Over the past 32 years CAWC has raised over £320,000 for charities in the Buckinghamshire area and
is very proud to be supporting the Community First Responders for the third year in a row. For more details and updates about the event or our club please visit www.cawc.co.uk or follow us on the CAWC International Facebook page. Many of the stalls for the event have already been reserved but those still wishing to have stalls or explore other event-related sponsorship opportunities should visit www.cawc.co.uk. CAWC International is a group of International women who call the Chilterns their home either temporarily or permanently. CAWC members have the opportunity to network through meetings, social activities, and charitable events. We currently have around 100 members and are a great resource to newcomers and returning members. We always welcome visitors and new members. Please visit our website for more information: www.cawc.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you at the Bazaar!
To find out more information about us and what we do, go to www.cawc.co.uk or follow us on CAWC International on Facebook. CAWC – www.cawc.co.uk is a group of International women
who call the Chilterns their home either temporarily or permanently. CAWC members have the opportunity to network through meetings, social activities, and charitable events. We currently have around 100 members and are a great resource to newcomers and returning members.
KCWC - Kensington & Chelsea Women’s Club
October Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club (KCWC): Thursday 3 October, 9:30-12:00 noon, The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, Kensington, London SW7 2AR. Join us and our guest speaker Stewart Pearce, Master of Voice and Voice Alchemist. Stewart was the Head of Voice at the Webber Douglas Academy London from 1980-1997, helped pioneer Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre between 1997-2010. Hospitality lunch to follow. KCWC monthly special meetings are open to non-members for a fee of £15.00 which is redeemable towards membership fee on the day. For more information please visit our website: www.kcwc.org.uk November Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club (KCWC): Wednesday 6 November, 9:30-12:00 noon, The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, Kensington, London SW7 2AR. Join us and our high-profile guest panel of travel professionals for an exciting and informative session, stay tuned. Hospitality lunch to follow. KCWC monthly special meetings are open to non-members for a fee of £15.00 which is redeemable towards membership fee on the day. For more information please visit our website: www.kcwc.org.uk Visit our website www.kcwc.org.uk or email [email protected] to find out more about kcwc. We look forward to welcoming you to a year of fun and engaging activities. Invest in friendship at kcwc - an organisation of international Women in London. Come and join us at these special General Meetings to experience all that kcwc has to offer. We’ll be delighted to refund your guest fee if you join on the day!
Visit our website www.kcwc.org.uk or email [email protected] to find out more about kcwc. We look forward to welcoming you to a year of fun and engaging activities.
AWS American Women of Surrey International Group
New to Surrey? Please join our expat club. This is the perfect place to meet new friends. We have over 200 international members, many expats, some long term, some short term, and also some returning British expats. All are welcome. We hold monthly meetings and usually have interesting speakers and local vendors to add to the fun mornings. Find us at www.awsurrey.org/Home or on Facebook, AWS International Group.
FAWCO About FAWCO Founded in 1931, FAWCO is a global women’s NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation), an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising 64 member clubs in 34 countries worldwide, with a total membership of around 12,000. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members; seeks to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education and
the environment; advocates for the rights of US citizens overseas; contributes to the global community through its Task Forces and The FAWCO Foundation, which provides development grants and education awards. Since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council. For more information about FAWCO, please visit www.FAWCO.org.
American Women Lawyers in London – AWLL
American Women Lawyers in London (AWLL) is an organisation of London-based women with ties to the American legal community. Our aim is to provide professional development support to members through educational events, networking and mentoring opportunities. AWLL has also partnered with several top companies to offer exclusive discounts and benefits to members. We have a new logo and website! Visit www.awll.org.uk to learn about membership benefits, upcoming events and to join our group. Upcoming Events:
* October 2019: Panel discussion re US and UK tax matters * Halloween 2019: Ghost Walk For more information about AWLL, please visit our website at www.awll.org.uk or contact AWLL President Eryn Hanlon at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. We look forward to seeing you!
Junior League of London – JLL
In 1985, the women of the Service League of London became the first member outside North America of the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Renamed Junior League of London, our vision is "of a London where each person has the opportunity and means to prosper". This year we celebrate 35 years of brilliant service and civic leadership to the community through volunteerism, professional development and events. We invite you to become involved in our mission. Participate and/or donate time, funds or items to our Annual Fund; Little Black Dress Initiative (started in London!); Holiday Hampers (our longest running community programme); shop at our holiday market: Boutique de Noel;
and join us for special events such as Soiree and Strike Out Poverty! Follow our journey on social media (@jrleaguelondon), via website or better yet, join us to become a catalyst of change! New members are accepted in September and January. Strike Out Poverty! 80's Themed Birthday Bowling Bash A night of celebration and bowling for a great cause! Join the Junior League of London to celebrate our 35th anniversary for Strike Out Poverty – A Birthday Bowling Bash! We will be bowling in style, while also paying homage to the year of our founding, with a stellar 80’s soundtrack and fancy dress (optional). Whether you prefer bowling, karaoke, indoor cricket, shooting pool, playing video games, or dancing – this event is for you, your family, friends, and all Junior League of London supporters! Tickets include all entertainment and light food refreshments. All proceeds support the Junior League of London's mission. Date: Thursday, 17 October Time: 18:30 – 22:00 BST Location: Kingpin Suite, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Tavistock Square Tickets: Tickets are £35 per person or £120 for four tickets. http://bit.ly/JLL80sBowl
Boutique de Noel Shopping, friends, family, refreshments, local exhibitors and supporting the community all in one evening! The Junior League of London Boutique de Noel holiday market is the place for you to find lovely items for all on your list. Visit: jll.org.uk/boutique-de-noel-2019/ and follow #JLLBoutiqueDeNoel on social media for tickets, exhibitor list and special announcements! All proceeds support the Junior League of London's mission. Date: Monday, 18 November Time: 18:00 – 22:00 BST Location: Chelsea Old Town Hall Tickets: Tickets available now! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/junior-league-of-londons-40th-boutique-de-noel-tickets-72136479151 Build a Holiday Hamper! Holiday Hampers is the Junior League of London’s signature community project and our longest-running community programme; now in 23rd year! The programme provides customised hampers filled with gifts, food, toiletries and other essentials for some of London’s most vulnerable populations during the holiday season. Help us spread the holiday spirit and goodwill this year by purchasing, building, or donating a Hamper. You can organise a drive with your neighbours, colleagues, friends and family. Or help us build hampers by purchasing supplies from our Amazon Wish List. Hampers and supplied received by 25 November. Email [email protected] to receive a profile for a person/family for a Hamper or with questions! Website: jll.org.uk/holiday-hampers/ - Social Media: @jrleaguelondon #JLLHolidayHampers
The American Club of Hertfordshire
The American Club of Hertfordshire is an informal group interested in supporting individuals and families who have a connection with the USA. We provide opportunities to become involved in common interest groups and to gain assistance in adjusting to life in the UK. We offer a book group, coffee mornings, outings, events, travel and holiday celebrations in addition to fine
camaraderie.Phone: 01438 798 389Email: [email protected]
North American Connection, West Midlands
We would be delighted for you to come join us for a couple of events before deciding on whether or not you would like to become a member. We regularly hold monthly coffee mornings, day and
evening books clubs, pub nights and dinner evenings as well as special charity events that partners/spouses are welcome to attend. For more information, please do visit us at www.naconnect.com or visit our Facebook page, The North American Connection.
ARTS EVENTS IN LONDON: A BRIEF SELECTION – OCTOBER 2019 AND BEYOND
Here is a month-by-month calendar of many of the major upcoming arts events in London. Follow the links to the venues where you will find more detailed information and images. While markets, auctions and fairs are held on specific dates, museums and galleries are usually open daily. Check the Opening Times on the respective websites.
Mary Quant “The whole point of fashion is to make fashionable clothes available to everyone.” Mary Quant. From miniskirts and hot pants to vibrant tights and makeup, discover how Mary Quant launched a fashion revolution on the British high street, with over 200 garments and accessories, including unseen pieces from the designer’s personal archive. Venue: Victoria & Albert Museum Until 27 October 2019
Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature
Iconic artist Dale Chihuly will once again exhibit his luminous glass artworks in our spectacular landscape, featuring pieces never seen before in the UK. In the most biodiverse place in the world, you will see the perfect marriage of art, science and nature as Chihuly’s dazzling sculptures transform our Gardens and glasshouses into a contemporary outdoor gallery space. Venue: Kew Gardens Until 27 October 2019
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Spanning 1947 to the present day, this exhibition traces the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, exploring the enduring influence of the fashion house, and Dior’s relationship with Britain Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum ONGOING
Félix Vallotton Painter of Disquiet Trace the life and work of the Swiss painter who became one of the greatest printmakers of his age in the UK’s first major survey. The work of Félix Vallotton caught the eye of Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard, and with them he joined a stylistic revolution (a group known as the Nabis) which took inspiration from the decorative, Post-Impressionist style of Paul Gauguin and popular Japanese woodblock prints. Venue: Royal Academy of Art Until 27th October 2019
Helene Schjerfbeck Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) is a Finnish national icon. From her early naturalistic style – honed during her studies in France – to her highly-abstracted self-portraits, this exhibition will present Schjerfbeck for the first time to UK audiences. Talented and widely travelled, Schjerfbeck found artistic success at a young age. In the 1880s she connected with artists’ colonies in Pont Aven, Brittany and St. Ives, Cornwall Venue: Royal Academy of Art From 11th September to 2nd February 2020
NATALIA GONCHAROVA A leader of the Russian avant-garde, Natalia Goncharova blazed a trail with her experimental approach to art and design. Tate Modern will present the first retrospective of Natalia Goncharova ever held in the UK. Most of the works have never been seen in this country before. Aged just 32 she established herself as the leader of the Russian avant-garde with a major exhibition in Moscow in 1913. She then moved to France where she designed costumes and backdrops for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes. She lived in Paris for the rest of her life, becoming a key figure in the city’s cutting-edge art
scene.Venue: Tate Modern Until 8th September 2019
WILLIAM BLAKE With over 300 original works, including his watercolours, paintings and prints, this is the largest show of Blake’s work for almost 20 years. It will rediscover him as a visual artist for the 21st century. Radical and rebellious, he is an inspiration to visual artists, musicians, poets and performers worldwide. His personal struggles in a period of political terror and oppression, his technical innovation, his vision and political commitment, have perhaps never been more pertinent. Inside the exhibition will be an immersive recreation of the small domestic room in which Blake showed his art in 1809. Blake’s dream of showing his works at enormous scale will be made reality using digital technology. His watercolours, paintings and prints, this is the largest show of Blake’s work for almost 20 years. It will rediscover him as a visual artist for the 21st century. Venue: TATE BRITAIN From 21st September to 3rd December 2019
Anthony Gormley
From the British coastline to the rooftops of Manhattan, Antony Gormley’s sculptures are recognised across the world. With work from his 45-year career alongside major new installations created for our galleries, we present his most ambitious exhibition in more than ten years. This exhibition will explore Gormley’s wide-ranging use of organic, industrial and elemental materials over the years, including iron, steel, hand-beaten lead, seawater and clay. We will also bring to light rarely-seen early works from the 1970s and 1980s. Venue: Royal Academy of Arts From 21st September to 3rd December
GOLDSMITHS’ FAIR Goldsmiths’ Fair is recognised internationally as the premier UK showcase for contemporary jewellery and silver. The Fair takes place at Goldsmiths’ Hall, in the heart of the City of London. The Hall is home to the Livery Company of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, founded by Royal Charter in 1327. The Company continues to support the trade today, and the Fair is one of the many ways we do this. Exhibitors pay for their stands to help cover the cost, and the Company takes no additional commission or fees from the makers. Each year, this unique event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall where they can browse the latest collections from this handpicked selection of craftsmen and women. Venue: Goldsmiths’ Hall 25th September to 6th October 2019
Umberto Boccioni: Recreating the Lost Sculptures
The destruction, in 1927, of a number of plaster and mixed-media sculptures by the Futurist artist Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916) was a tragic loss for avant-garde art. Of the many ground-breaking sculptures, he created between c.1913 and 1915, only a handful remain in existence today. Now, using a combination of vintage photographic material and cutting-edge 3D printing techniques, digital artists Matt Smith and Anders Rådén have recreated four of Boccioni’s destroyed works: a volumetric study of a human face titled Empty and Full Abstracts of a Head, and three of the artist’s iconic striding figures. Venue: Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair: 1-6 October The Decorative Fair is a thrice-yearly specialist event for the discerning decorator looking to source unusual English and European antiques, original 20th century designs and works of art from all periods to the present day. From opulent show-stoppers to useful furniture, around 140 exhibitors offer a broad range of both fine quality and affordable pieces for inspired interiors. Venue: Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London British Art Fair Since 1988, British Art Fair has celebrated the best of Modern British art. Each year, British Art Fair brings together a group of top dealers in the field, showcasing works covering the most important artistic movements of the past 100 years. In 2019, for the fair’s second edition at Saatchi Gallery, you will find a strong representation of Britain’s key 20th and 21st century artists: from Henry Moore, David Hockney and Barbara Hepworth to Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry and Chris Ofili. In addition, a curated series of special exhibitions will include the YBAs, Alan Davie and David Inshaw. Venue: Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, King's Road SW3 4RY 3 – 6 October 2019
Into the Night Cabarets and Clubs in Modern Art The Barbican Art Gallery’s autumn exhibition Into the Night opens in just two weeks, exploring the social and artistic role of cabarets, cafés and clubs in modern art across the world. From New York to Tehran, Paris, Mexico City, London, Berlin, Vienna, Ibadan and beyond, this exhibition shows how creative spaces offered a platform for artistic experimentation and exchange. Discover countless works of art, many rarely seen in the UK, as well as life-size recreations of avant-garde spaces. Venue: Barbican Art Gallery
Inspired by the east – how the Islamic world influenced western art This exhibition explores the impact the Islamic world has had on Western art for centuries. Artistic exchange between East and West has a long and intertwined history from the 15th century, following cultural interactions that can still be felt today. Objects from Europe, North America, the Middle East and North Africa highlight a centuries-old tradition of influence and exchange from East to West. The diverse selection of ceramics, photography, glass, and jewellery, clothing and contemporary art reveals how artistic exchange influenced a variety of visual and decorative arts. The show takes a deeper look at the art movement of ‘Orientalism’ – specifically the way in which North Africa and the Middle East were represented as lands of beauty and intrigue, especially in European and North American art. Venue: British Museum 17 October until 26 January 2020
Pre-Raphaelite Sisters This major exhibition is the first-ever to focus on the untold story of the women of Pre-Raphaelite art. 160 years after the first pictures were exhibited by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1849, Pre-Raphaelite Sisters, explores the overlooked contribution of twelve women to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, including Evelyn de Morgan, Effie Millais (nee Gray), Elizabeth Siddal and Joanna Wells (nee Boyce), an artist whose work has been largely omitted from the history of the movement. Venue: National Portrait Gallery 27 October until 26 January 2020
Lucian Freud: The Self-portraits Spanning nearly seven decades, his self-portraits give a fascinating insight into both his psyche and his development as a painter – from his earliest portrait, painted in 1939, to his final one executed 64 years later. They trace the fascinating evolution from the linear graphic works of his early career to the fleshier, painterly style he became synonymous with. Venue: Royal Academy of Art
ARTS EVENTS – A Monthly Guide by Abby Cronin, PhD. Freelance Journalist & Researcher in Decorative Arts Heritage
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