Hyde Kensington Bar & Restuarant opens and is curated by JJ Adams.

JJ Adams adds his own touches to Hyde in Kensington, this is what he says about it:

"Having had such a big response to the project I’ve been working on with the guys at Hyde Kensington,  the bar and restaurant located opposite the iconic Kensington Palace, I thought I’d write something on it for those wishing to visit so that you know what to expect.
 
This project has been absolutely huge and a long time in the making but something I’m so proud of. There are a number of installations that I enjoyed curating that include a full size throne and armour set, custom roulette table, lightbox collection, originals and prints that are either on loan to the venue, specially adapted one off originals or part of a private collection. I also had the chance to collaborate with the incredible London Neon artist "Courty" who provided the awesome neon artwork seen in the entrance above the throne.

The lightbox collection, first devised a few years ago and completed over 12 months ago now, were a tester and part of the inspiration for my ‘Surgery Collection’ from later in 2015.
It’s been amazing to see them up close again after so long but they are in a great home and are definitely worth the trip to see. I will not be releasing limited edition prints of this work as they are part of a private collection from early last year, so this is your only chance to see the originals on display."

Hyde serve incredible food and cocktails, it'll be impossible not to have a great night out.

www.hydekensington.co.uk

E: info@hydekensington.co.uk

T: 020 7368 6677

 

Gentlemen of the Road & Mumford & Sons present "Johannesburg" at Lights of Soho.

A great evening of South African art and music and celebrating Mumford & Sons recent Tour of South Africa as well as their new EP "Johannesburg" at Lights of Soho in London. A commissioned limited edition print is on display from JJ Adams as well as Photography of the band taken on their tour.

JJ works with Mumford & Sons to create unique artwork on show at Lights of Soho.

JJ was approached by Mumford & Sons to create a unique piece of artwork to celebrate their recent 2016 tour of South Africa, the piece of art will be on display at Lights of Soho gallery in London from June 30th - 9th July and will also be made available as a short run limited edition print. Watch this space, more details on the free event below.

JJ Creates EP album cover artwork for DJ Jaguar Skills and Viper Recordings.

JJ Adams was commissioned to create artwork for Radio 1 favourite and club DJ Jaguar Skills with his new EP titled "Ready to Rock".  The artwork will also be available as a very limited edition print. See image below. Link to Jag Skills website for more info

JJ Adams releases his "Surgery" Collection.

While many were surprised by the new works and fresh style, JJ insisted that it's not a new direction altogether with his work but just a change of scenery, something fresh that he had been wanting to do for a while. After the collection was released a few pointed out that it may have been inspired by another artist who had done something similar with X-rays as a medium a few years ago, however JJ hadn't come across his work before and said "This collection stems from me sitting in the dentist one day and wondering what could be done with X-rays as a medium and how to experiment with that style, I took seven of my favourite toys from my toy cabinet and proceeded to see what I could come up with."

The original pieces are expertly crafted illuminated glass lightboxes with the edging made from a single piece of metal and no join.

The prints are limited to 45 Editions of each. 

See the video of the exhibition and unveiling here:


B&O Bang & Olufsen Exhibition in Hanover Square. 10/09/2015

Photos from the evening at Bang & Olufsen.

Leading Artists Transform Rolls-Royce Ghost Cars For Breast Cancer Charity.

Twelve leading artists have created unique artworks, each featuring a 1:18 scale replica of the iconic Rolls-Royce Ghost, for a one-of-a-kind collection. These spectacular artworks, donated by some of the biggest names in contemporary art, will be on show from 20-25 May 2015 at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London in Berkeley Square to raise valuable funds for Breast Cancer Care.

The model motor car has been transformed to create an extraordinary collection of one-off art pieces, created by artists including: Maggi Hambling, Richard Wentworth, Gavin Turk, Mark Wallinger, JJ Adams, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Charming Baker, Natasha Law, Angela Palmer, Andrew Salgado, Stuart Semple and Yinka Shonibare.

Richard Carter, Director of Communications, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars commented, “This revered group of contemporary artists use Rolls-Royce Ghost models to create thought provoking works, all of which will be auctioned to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.  This has been an exhilarating collaboration which promises to raise valuable funds for a very worthy cause.”

The Auction Preview will take place from 20-25 May 2015 at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom in Berkeley Square.  Opening times Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00, Saturday10:00 – 16:00, Sunday 11:00 – 17:00.  The collaboration will conclude with a private auction at the Royal Automobile Club on 30 June 2015.

The full list of artists who have donated their work to Breast Cancer Care for the project include: 

JJ Adams, Charming Baker, Maggi Hambling, Natasha Law, Angela Palmer, Andrew Salgado, Stuart Semple, Yinka Shonibare, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Gavin Turk, Mark Wallinger and Richard Wentworth.

The exhibition will take place from 19-25 May at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Showroom in Berkeley Square and will conclude with a private auction at the Royal Automobile Club on 30 June.

JJ's Diana sells at Auction alongside Banksy and Picasso.

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At the Modern & Contemporary Prints auction at Bloomsbury on March 26th, a rare sole artwork by a rising British artist sat alongside works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century. With prints on sale from the likes of Henri Matisse, L.S. Lowry, Marc Chagall, Dali and Picasso; the auction read like an art history exam pamphlet.

With a strong presence of Banksy artworks available toward the end, it was left to another phenomenal Brit to carry the baton and lead the bidders into the 21st century where all eyes were focused on lot number 280: A coloured Princess Diana by JJ Adams.

Eventually, once the bidding ceased and the hammer dropped, the Diana sold for £3,500. A hugely respectable figure that outshone the final prices on rival works by Banksy, Picasso and Chagall.

Two days later at midday JJ Adams launched his Spring collection which caused a frenzy in galleries across the country; with collectors and admirers queuing from the early hours for his public appearance in Brighton. By 1pm the entire portfolio was sold out from the studio. The aftermath confirming beyond all doubt to the art establishment that a new star had arrived!

Spring Collection release date announced: 28th March 2015.

JJ Adams will be releasing a new body of work with his 2015 Spring Collection on the 28th of March at Midday. Confirmed gallery events and exhibitions JJ will be attending around this time:

  • Saturday 28th March – Launch at Cloud Gallery in Brighton.
  • Sunday 29th March – Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Chester.
  • Thursday 2nd April – Images in Frames Gallery in Wanstead, London.
  • Saturday 20th March – Monday 6th April with Generation Gallery at the Ideal Home Show. (JJ Will be attending on Saturday the 4th of April).
  • Saturday 11th April – The Framing Centre, Northampton (12-3pm.)
  • Friday 1st May – Sunday 10th May – Grand Designs with Eyeball Gallery. (JJ Will be attending on a couple of the days, tbc)
  • Saturday 23rd May – ARTFull Gallery in Milton Keynes.
  • Saturday 15th August – Robertson Fine Art Gallery in Scotland.