“Modern Design” at The Fine Art Society, London
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Now on display at The Fine Art Society is an exhibition titled “Modern Design,” featuring British and European twentieth century design, especially furniture. The show is taking place at the society’s London venue until March 27, 2018.The exhibition pre“Modern Design” at The Fine Art Society, London
Now on display at The Fine Art Society is an exhibition titled “Modern Design,” featuring British and European twentieth century design, especially furniture. The show is taking place at the society’s London venue until March 27, 2018.The exhibition presents works by British artists presented alongside pieces of furniture by renowned designers Sir Terence Conran and Sir Basil Spence, as well as European designers Willem Lutjens, Borge Mogensen, Erik Andersen, and Hans Jorgensen Wegner.Founded in London in 1876 by a group of like-minded collectors led by William Longman of the publishing family; Archibald Stuart-Wortley MP, who was also a fine amateur artist; and Marcus Bourne Huish (1843–1921), lawyer, editor, writer and collector, who became the first Managing Director, while at the same time editing The Art Journal. Huish was a great Japanophile and one of the founders of the Japan Society. The early success of the gallery was based on publishing engravings of popular paintings. The Fine Art Society has two premises — one on New Bond Street, Mayfair, occupied since 14th February 1876, and given a new entrance facade in 1881 by E.W.Godwin (1833–1886); and the other in Dundas Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. The exhibition will be on view through March 27, 2018 at The Fine Art Society London 148 New Bond Street London W1S 2JT.For details, visit: http://www.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/the-fine-art-society/overviewClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition. Read more