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Pounding The Pavement

Group Show

17 September - 16 November 2022

Galeria Pelaires, Palma (Mallorca), Spain

Pounding The Pavement is a group exhibition curated by Hector Campbell, a London-based art historian, writer and curator. The exhibition, in which ten UK-based painters are participating, most of whom are exhibiting for the first time in Spain, acts as an analysis of a vibrant artistic ecosystem. The interpretation of the title of the exhibition is double. Literally, it refers to Campbell's extensive and dogged visits to galleries, his tenacious documentation of the London art scene, and his persistent search for the freshest artistic talent; while, more metaphorically, it refers to the diligent and determined pursuit of something like the practice of painting or the creative career, which can be strenuous, lonely and rarely rewarding. All of the artists included in the show have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the pursuit of pictorial perfection, often with the support of their own peers. This exhibition serves to highlight the importance of an interconnected creative community, fostering social circles and close artistic friendships.

Curated by Hector Campbell.
Participating artists: Lydia Blakeley, Charlie Billingham, Minyoung Choi, Oli Epp, George Rouy, Natalia Gonzalez Martin, Emma Fineman, Benjamin Spiers, Lewis Brander and Gori Mora.

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