After the hottest London summer solstice I can remember here is a roundup of news and events this summer so far starting with GALA DE DANZA where I am exhibiting a sculptural installation courtesy of Christina Lyon and Cris Contini Contemporary, London. |
Brilliant Fusion of International Dance,
Music & Art |
Central Hall Westminster, London
Wednesday, 25th June - 18:00 and 20:30
Thursday, 26th June - 19:00 |
| Gala de Danza is a world-class international festival that seamlessly blends music, art, and dance, creating beautiful artistry in extraordinary places. This unique London event presents powerful ballet dancing, exciting musical performances and art exhibitions under one roof at the historical Central Hall Westminster's Great Hall - it transcends the traditional theatrical experience. I am pleased to be invited to participate exhibiting a new suspended wiremesh sculpture composition ‘DANZA KOI’ 2025. |
 |
Gala de Danza was established in Los Cabos, Mexico in 2013 to promote incredible artists from around the world focussing on collaborations with artists to create visually stunning performances.
The London debut is a multidisciplinary event featuring different genres including classical ballet, opera, contemporary dance, music, the one and only Earth Harp, featured dancers from The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, UK Latin Ballroom Champions, Murmuration, young artists from Youth America Grand Prix and world premieres. |
Photo-credit: Gala De Danza / Charlie Dailey / Mackay-Productions / Westminster Hall More
Photo-credit David Begbie in studio: Andres Reynaga |
LONDON & ITALY
CRIS CONTINI CONTEMPORARY |
LONDON RECENTLY
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 |
20-24 May 2025, London ‘UMBRELLA’ 2025
for Katy Terry - Good Grounding / ADHD Foundation
|
"Just as plants grow and adapt unexpectedly, people with neurodivergent minds thrive by doing things differently. The garden encourages visitors to "think differently about thinking differently" and to recognise that individuals with neurodiverse conditions may not always behave as expected
— a reality that affects 1 in 5 people." Katy Terry |
|
|
|
Katy Terry's garden design with the prototype of the umbrella sculpture will be exhibited at the Garden Museum, London, 12 - 18th September 2025 - free entrance.
More info: https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on |
| After the Chelsea Flower Show in London, Katy Terry's garden has its permanent location at the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre at the University of Liverpool which opened to the public in March 2022 – located at the roof garden of the Foundation Building Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, University of Liverpool. |
BIRMINGHAM
'FLOURISH' 2025 |
Ceiling feature commissioned by Tibbatts Abel architects for Regina's, Birmingham
|
'FLOURISH', a monumental semi-abstract suspended floral composition in bronzemesh (300x200 cm) is the latest artwork commissioned by Tibbatts Abel who also commissioned David's 'TRANSPOSE' 2012, a giant floating bronzemesh seated Buddha for Buddha-Bar Knightsbridge, London.
This dynamic ceiling feature is simultaneously a celebration of natural organic forms and of the fabulous bronzemesh medium itself. The result is a floating nexus of cloud-like shapes and floral elements where a nebulous fusion of water vapour and plant form is created and presented as a floating focal point. |
|
|
|
David has a long history of commissioned artworks and solo exhibitions in the city of Birmingham dating back to 1999 with a collection of angel sculptures for Tibbatts Associates' The Jam House and a series of exhibitions with the former Gallery Number Nine.
Visit Tibbatts Abel online
Visit REGINA'S Restaurant & Bar Mediterranean Restaurant, 11 Newhall Street, Birmingham. |
Vecchiato Arte was very prolific this first half of the year, showing at PaviaArt, Venice Art Fair,
Arte Fiera Forlì, Expoarte in Montichiari , Parma Art Fair, ArteGenova, Bergamo Art Fair and Arte Fiera Padova. Great images of the new size approx. 40 cm - together with larger figurative sculptures - approx. 50 and 75 cm height. Thank you!
More info: https://www.vecchiatoarte.com |
Having established the impressive destination gallery in central San Francisco Gefen Galleries have launched a new series of shows at world class art fairs across the USA this spring presenting an extensive selection of my sculpture at
EXPO CHICAGO 24 - 27 Apr
SAN FANCISCO Art Fair 17 - 20 Apr
They also will be exhibiting at
INTERSECT ASPEN Art&Design Fair
29 Jul - 03 Aug 2025
More info: https://gefengallery.com |
|
|
|
Finally for a truly spectacular and therapeutic outdoor summer experience I would recommend that you pay a visit to the beautiful Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden - you will find it a very worthwhile afternoon out - no doubt about it.
In the picture: 'NUUDIS' sculpture, bronzemesh. More garden images here.
More info: https://www.hannahpescharsculpture.com/
|
For David Begbie website enquiries please email or call +44 (0) 207 232 1023
|
We are writing to you as we understand you'd like to receive David Begbie's newsletter from time to time.
We hope no-one is receiving this Newsletter who does not wish to. |
|
|
|
