Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my July newsletter. We've had excellent press coverage for the London Heritage Trail including digital coverage on the BBC, BBCLondon, Secret London, Visit London and many London tourism platforms. Please find the official press release below and if you're able to visit, I would be very grateful if you could send me a picture of the sculpture - it’s been wonderful seeing all of the different images. If you're on instagram, you can follow me @courtenay_kusitor_artist and hashtag #heritagesummer on your photo to be in with a chance to win afternoon tea at The Conrad Hotel, St James.
Heritage Summer ‘Journey Through Time’ Trail:
June 17 - August 4
Starting from June 17th and running through August 4th, the Heritage Summer Trail will span from Victoria to the Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. The unique trail will feature eleven London-themed sculptures, including iconic symbols like a British post-box, a London bus, black cab, teapot, phone box, a Coldstream Guard, as well as a larger-than-life sculpture of a crown near Buckingham Palace, just in time for King Charles’s birthday on 15 June. Each sculpture has been meticulously painted by artists from Artiq, the London-based art agency known for curating and commissioning contemporary art in diverse settings while advocating equal pay for artists. Enhancing the experience, each sculpture will be linked to augmented reality (AR), revealing archival imagery of nearby landmarks and the surrounding area via a QR code embedded on the plinth of the respective sculptures. The feature is a collaboration with Westminster City Archives and the local charity Thorney Island Society, who helped source some of the historical materials, providing an educational and interactive experience for all visitors.
You're invited to ArtCan's summer exhibition "Fiesta" which is being held at Inky Fingers in Hackney Wick, London.
Opening times:
Weekdays 12 - 6pm
Weekends 10-5pm
I'll be at the gallery today, Sunday 7th July PM, Tues 9th July - PM, Thursday 11th July PM and Sunday 14th July - AM.
If you live and work nearby, please do pop in to view original, affordable contemporary art by myself and my colleagues at ArtCan.
Invitation: Flux Exhibition Private View
25th - 28th July, 206 Marylebone Road, London, NW1, 6JQ
Last November, I took part in Flux exhibition for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. As far as private views go, Flux is one of the best I've ever shown at, brimming with art collectors, lovers and supporters and a very diverse curation of affordable art. It’s free to attend the private view and the rest of the exhibition. You can book your ticket here FLUX PRIVATE VIEW or just turn up over the long weekend.
Four Wildflowers - Original Abstract Art
Showing At Fiesta - Four Wild Flowers
The end of each newsletter features a piece of early work looking for a new home. This work was selected for ArtCan Fiesta and is available to own online without having to visit the exhibition. The theme was Summer and I thought this vibrant impression piece of red wildflowers would be perfect for the theme. Please click the image to learn more about this original painting.
If you would like to own my art but can't quite find the right size or colours? You can commission me here.
Thank you for taking the time out to read my news, until next time,
With Gratitude,
Courtenay.
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