TUESDAY'S DEBUT WORKSHOP WITH JEAN PHILIPPE VERNES

Debut Artists filing into the gallery.

On Tuesday, the 15th of March, the Debut Artists were introduced to a prominent collector who was fortunate to pick up early works by the acclaimed Anish Kapoor and the late French artist Simon Hentai. In more recent years, Vernes added the work of young British artist Hugo Wilson to his collection, whose unique paintings have been exhibited in galleries across Europe. The in depth session with Jean Philippe Vernes opened eyes about the dynamics of a relationship between artists and collectors. Vernes revealed that is often not as romantic and exciting as we are lead to believe and often collectors are quite austere and serious characters. What is required between the two parties is rigour and a business-like attitude.

Jean Philippe Vernes sharing his experiences with the artists.

Vernes explained how collectors play an important part in the history and upkeep of art and will buy into things to make a difference to society. He also relayed that although the buzz of the art market leads artists to desire being recognised young, they should manage their expectations accordingly. The collector himself admitted that he loves meeting artists, buying their work and then seeing them gain success and recognition in later years.

Debut Artists listening during the workshop session.

The Beginning of Industry Knowledge Workshops....

A week after the spectacular launch, this Tuesday saw the beginning of DEBUT Contemporary’s professional knowledge fuelled workshops. 

Forming yet another queue outside the gallery, the DEBUT Artists were keen to arrive early for the first session with Sara Raza, a former Tate Modern curator, critic and an editor for ArtAsiaPacific Magazine.

Raza kick started the session “CURATORS WANT TO BE ARTISTS AND ARTISTS WANT TO BE CURATORS” with a well informed insight to groundbreaking events such as Manifesta, dOCUMENTA, Frieze and No Soul for Sale.  From this, points were risen in response to the successful advantages of utilising the masses of global art fairs and biennials now available for emerging artists to maximize and pursue.

In conversation with gallery Director Samir Ceric, key professional strategy points were further presented and the artists were prompted to hone in on the progressive aims and ambitions of their artistic careers.

With immediately strong and positive feedback, DEBUT Contemporary will continue to present fresh and valuable industry knowledge, with next weeks session  ‘PRIVATE COLLECTORS’ MIND’ by art collector Jean Philippe Vernes.

JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST CHARITY

Debut Contemporary and its founders will continue to promote the legacy of two artists who have had residencies as deceased artists at 82 Westbourne Grove in the past couple of years, Jennie and Jessie Gunhammar. Both artists will remain honorary members in residence of DEBUT Contemporary and all of the sales of their work will go to the JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST CHARITY, affiliated with the St Thomas’s Lupus Trust, enhancing and raising awareness of Lupus illness as well as acting as a base platform for the Charity through Art. The JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST CHARITY has been set up by Jennie’s long term partner and a successful architect Andrew Clinch.

LIGHTING SPONSORED BY IGUZZINI IN DEDICATION OF THE JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST

THE DEBUT ARTISTIC LABORATORY EXPLODES INTO ACTION WITH SPECTACULAR SUCCESS!

EXPERIENCE THE “THIN BLACK LINE”
A PERFORMATIVE TRANSPOSITION OF THE DEBUT WEBSITE & PRECOCIOUS MUSIC WAVES TO CARRY YOU THROUGH THE WALLS OF THIS EXCLUSIVE ARTISTIC LABORATORY...

With guests queuing for nearly an hour to get in, Debut Contemporary's preview launch on the 2nd of March was a huge hit! There was record attendance and an enthusiastic crowd. The newly remodeled white cube gallery was brought to life with models transported from the website with their minimalistic costumes, Akleriah's spontaneous performance pieces with live cello, and uplifting beats from DJ Spydabrown all amongst a vibrant mix of hot Debut Artists' work. 

Debut Artists were ecstatic with the turnout as well! Representatives from the press such as IDOL Magazine, BBC News, and The Independent all came to check out the show. Many artists' friends and family attended, excited to see the artists' work as well. Patrons of the gallery were very impressed with the gallery's new look and shared lots of praise.

It was definitely a night of great music, amazing performances, lovely people, interesting conversations, and stunning art. Since the event night, lots of people have toured the gallery and inquired about the art. If you are in Notting Hill, definitely make plans to drop by to see the gallery yourself!

DJ Spydabrown

Preview guests including Lucy Land, founder of West London Living Magazine stands in front of examples of the stunning resin floor. puur puur mono and puur duo resin floors offer beautiful contemporary interior solutions for those that demand exacting requirements: www.puur.uk.com

Check out images of the night at www.flickr.com/photos/debutcontemporary ...