LBF loves the art world. If you're a frequent stalker of my site you'll have seen my dotted impressions on artists, not to mention my ever-evolving somewhat egotistical 'art caption.'
One of my favourite galleries is the Haunch of Venison in Mayfair. The gallery exhibits a plethora of contemporary art, representing artists such as Keith Tyson and Damien Hirst, and shares a building with the Royal Academy of Arts (they will be moving back to their old address in 2011 after renovations are complete) And to top it all off the building rests just a stone's throw away from the famed Abercrombie and Fitch store. Every time I venture out there for a dose of culture I spend at least fifteen minutes outside in their promenade of Grecian columns and shamelessly intoxicate myself with the sight of Abercrombie's male models perched outside the door, slyly coaxing gaggles of tourists within the shop with their chiseled chins and sun-tanned abs. And when I mention intoxication, I should rather clarify near asphyxiation, for that awful cologne they sell is strong enough to make my eyes teary from across the street. Forget First World War mustard gas, this stuff is positively lethal. Still, hot men from Wales clad in nothing but their birthday suit and jeans so tight it rarely leaves much to the imagination is reason enough.
At the moment the gallery has two different shows on, one, Glasnost, a Soviet inspired show featuring art from post-communist Russia, another a retrospective of the art of the German artist Anton Henning. Henning is a funny man. His work is fun, vibrant, full of colour, verve and satire. The artist is skilled in many areas, from abstract Picasso- themed paintings, to Moore-themed sculpture and even furniture. Surprising to think the artist is skilled in even in the godly craft of carpentry (as we all know, our homeboy Jesus also worked in the profession before hitching up to play the son of God and all) . Henning's versatility is incredible. I think we've all been under the Emin interpretation that all artists are lone wanderers who do drugs and smoke a lot of cigarettes for 'inspiration.'Henning, on the other hand, composes his own music to accompany his artworks, as well as short abstract films and projections that tie in with the themes and are sold as a necessary accompaniment to the piece. If you have a chance to pop by the gallery (it's free by the way) also check out their bookshop, where limited editions of artist conditioned prints are for sale. I promise you will not be disappointed!
Haunch of Venison
6 Burlington Gardens
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