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Viewing Oliver Hemsley: CARE GIVERS

The Wick - I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Don't forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Don’t forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  I opened my eyes and you were s3ll there Acrylic on canvas 25.5 cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Thank you, India Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas and linen, double panel 270cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  How does he reach the top? Acrylic, charcoal, oil stick on canvas 160cm x 200cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Fight the white light Acrylic on Canvas 25cm x 36cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - Don't forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  Don’t forget me Double Panel- Acrylic, oil stick on canvas and linen. 240cm x 150cm, by Oliver Hemsley
The Wick - And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley
Above  And he says he’s never been in love Acrylic, charcoal and oil s3ck on canvas 150cm x 180cm, by Oliver Hemsley

Oliver Hemsley: CARE GIVERS
TKE Studios 
 
12 August – 15 October 2023
www.traceyeminfoundation.com/upcoming-exhibition

Hop on a train and head to Margate this weekend to see Oliver Hemsley’s first solo exhibition, CARE GIVERS, at Tracey Emin Studios. 
 
An emotional journey of resilience and a raw and uncompromising look at the body, Hemsley presents an exhibition that delves into the personal complexities of a life that is dependent on the care of others. Following an unprovoked attack that left Hemsley paralysed, his work features self-portraits that analyse his body from every angle. Through his practice, he reconnects with his body and the reality of being a gay disabled man, where on a recent episode of Talk Art, he describes his journey as ‘coming out as disabled.’ An inspirational story that tackles the reality of having a full-time carer, the long journey to relearning how to draw and make art and the hope that art has given to Hemsley.
 
Curated by British artist Tracey Emin and Elissa Cray at TKE Studios, the exhibition coincides with Margate Pride, with a special preview of the show on Friday, 11 August. 
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Dates
12 August 2023 — 15 October 2023

Viewing Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own

The Wick - Sudden Shower over the Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake”, by Utagawa Hiroshige, est. £30,000 - £50,000, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Sudden Shower over the Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake”, by Utagawa Hiroshige, est. £30,000 – £50,000, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Platinum Disc Award for We Are The Champions, est. £3,000 - £5,000, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Platinum Disc Award for We Are The Champions, est. £3,000 – £5,000, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Pablo Picasso, Jaqueline au Chapeau Noir (1962), courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Pablo Picasso, Jaqueline au Chapeau Noir (1962), courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury’s Martin D35 Acoustic Guitar, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s Martin D35 Acoustic Guitar, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury's leather-bound dinner party guest and menu book from Garden Lodge, est. £1,000 - £1,500, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s leather-bound dinner party guest and menu book from Garden Lodge, est. £1,000 – £1,500, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury's copy of Queen's first album (front), courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s copy of Queen’s first album (front), courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - A candid photograph of Freddie relaxing after a concert in a Japanese restaurant, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  A candid photograph of Freddie relaxing after a concert in a Japanese restaurant, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury, Queen - Wembley Stadium 1986, Photograph by © Denis O’Regan
Above  Freddie Mercury, Queen – Wembley Stadium 1986, Photograph by © Denis O’Regan
The Wick - Freddie Mercury, Queen in Concert, Magic Tour, Wembley Stadium, London, 1986 © Richard Young www.richardyounggallery.co.uk
Above  Freddie Mercury, Queen in Concert, Magic Tour, Wembley Stadium, London, 1986 © Richard Young www.richardyounggallery.co.uk
The Wick - Sudden Shower over the Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake”, by Utagawa Hiroshige, est. £30,000 - £50,000, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Sudden Shower over the Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake”, by Utagawa Hiroshige, est. £30,000 – £50,000, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Platinum Disc Award for We Are The Champions, est. £3,000 - £5,000, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Platinum Disc Award for We Are The Champions, est. £3,000 – £5,000, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Pablo Picasso, Jaqueline au Chapeau Noir (1962), courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Pablo Picasso, Jaqueline au Chapeau Noir (1962), courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury’s Martin D35 Acoustic Guitar, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s Martin D35 Acoustic Guitar, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury's leather-bound dinner party guest and menu book from Garden Lodge, est. £1,000 - £1,500, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s leather-bound dinner party guest and menu book from Garden Lodge, est. £1,000 – £1,500, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury's copy of Queen's first album (front), courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  Freddie Mercury’s copy of Queen’s first album (front), courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - A candid photograph of Freddie relaxing after a concert in a Japanese restaurant, courtesy of Sotheby's
Above  A candid photograph of Freddie relaxing after a concert in a Japanese restaurant, courtesy of Sotheby’s
The Wick - Freddie Mercury, Queen - Wembley Stadium 1986, Photograph by © Denis O’Regan
Above  Freddie Mercury, Queen – Wembley Stadium 1986, Photograph by © Denis O’Regan
The Wick - Freddie Mercury, Queen in Concert, Magic Tour, Wembley Stadium, London, 1986 © Richard Young www.richardyounggallery.co.uk
Above  Freddie Mercury, Queen in Concert, Magic Tour, Wembley Stadium, London, 1986 © Richard Young www.richardyounggallery.co.uk

Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own
Sotheby’s, London
 
4 August- 5 September 2023
www.sothebys.com/en/series/freddie-mercury-a-world-of-his-own-exhibition-plan-your-visit 

Head to Sotheby’s for the long-anticipated immersion into the world of The King of Rock, Freddie Mercury. An exhibition that reveals a new side of the cultural icon and presents a more personal side of Mercury’s life, for the first time in history, you can peek inside Mercury’s private collection and be witness to the starring stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, fine and decorative arts, Japanese art, and a trove of his personal belongings. 
 
Following a world tour that has been displayed in New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, this blockbuster lands in London 4 August, with six auctions taking place early September. The highlight of the evening sale being the legendary singer’s manuscript for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Rumours have it that the manuscript could reach over £1,000,000 at Hammer – it’s destined to be a showstopper. 
 
Before then, channel your inner rock star and peek behind the curtain at Sotheby’s.
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Dates
04 August 2023 — 05 September 2023

Viewing Festival of Quilts 

The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
The Wick - Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts
Above  Courtesy of The Festival of Quilts

Festival of Quilts 
NEC, Birmingham
 
3-6 August 2023
www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/ 

A festival of quilts. As the rising awareness of the craftsmanship of Quilts takes form, why not take a trip to Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting event, The Festival of Quilts, as it returns to the NEC to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. 
 
Launched in 2003 in partnership with The Quilters’ Guild, The Festival of Quilts sees individuals worldwide come together and share their passion for quilting. Two decades on, and it is now the biggest quilting show in Europe, with an expected attendance of over 22,000 quilting fanatics. Featuring a global quilt competition, workshops, talks, and a vast array of quilting materials, find your perfect patch this weekend. 
 
Incoming from the States is a quilter, author, teacher and host of the hit YouTube channel ‘The Midnight Quilt Show’, Angela Walters. Describing quilting as her therapy, Walters will share her various skills in a series of workshops and talks. So sewing machines at the ready, start tapping that peddle, and hear the sweet tune of the Singer sewing machine as you glide into the NEC this weekend. 
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Dates
03 August 2023 — 06 August 2023
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