Past
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Bill Jacklin
City to Sea 25 Jun - 18 Jul 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce a major exhibition of paintings, monotypes and prints by Bill Jacklin RA. The exhibition will consist of over fifty works, almost all from the last ten years. Titled ‘City to the Sea’ the exhibition will feature a range of core themes from Jacklin’s oeuvre;... Read more -
Michael Taylor
Still Life 5 - 20 Jun 2025 In his first show with Portland Gallery, we are delighted to present twelve attentively observed still life paintings by Michael Taylor, inviting the viewer to study the precise textures and details throughout. Michael 'crawls' over his paintings, spending up to four months on each canvas. He extracts finer minute elements... Read more -
PJ Crook
And So It Came To Pass 4 - 20 Jun 2025 We are delighted to present our first solo exhibition of PJ Crook’s work. In And So It Came to Pass , Crook invites us into a world shaped by storytelling, of interactions and their consequences in her instantly recognisable style. Crook is a figurative artist and lends her brush to... Read more -
Simon Palmer
Recent Paintings 14 - 30 May 2025 We are delighted to exhibit a new body of works by Simon Palmer. In his sixth presentation with Portland Gallery, we will showcase twenty nine paintings of the North Yorkshire landscape highlighting the crossover between natural surroundings and man-made structures. In addition, we are pleased to showcase ten further works... Read more -
Ruth Stage
Adventures in Light 24 Apr - 9 May 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to present over thirty expressive and atmospheric paintings by Ruth Stage. In her first presentation with the gallery, this body of works celebrates the artist’s interpretation of idyllic beaches, winding estuaries and urban parks, imbued the paintings with cascading light throughout. To register your interest or... Read more -
Modern British Art
On Paper 24 Apr - 9 May 2025 Whether used as a ground for experimentation, or as a finished work, t he medium of paper has always held a special place in capturing, raw and unrefined ideas of artists. Each work offers us an intimate and unique insight into their processes and response to the world around them.... Read more -
Tom Wood
Recent Paintings 2 - 17 Apr 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to present a new body of works by Tom Wood. In his second exhibition with us, we will be showcasing fifteen mixed media paintings on the lower ground floor of the gallery. With works painted over the last two years, this exhibition focuses on Wood’s interest... Read more -
Peter Clark
Fancy Faces 2 - 17 Apr 2025 In Fancy Faces , Clark presents a series of 21 collages, each focusing on an individual animal’s face. From the bulldogs that Peter holds so dear to more exotic animals like mandrills and lovebirds, each work unveils the distinct personality of its subject. Whether it's the soulful gaze of a... Read more -
David Spiller
If Music Be The Food Of Love... Play On 12 - 28 Mar 2025 David Spiller’s paintings are, first and foremost, personal statements. They are meditations on love, relationships and the wider cultural references that help bond people together. These bonds can be conduits between two people who know each other intimately, or they can refer to the more tangential bond between two strangers... Read more -
Emily Powell
Paintings on Prescription 20 Feb - 7 Mar 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to present Emily Powell’s latest solo exhibition, a vibrant exploration of flowers in all their forms. Flowers have always been an important source of inspiration for Powell, whether captured in a traditional still life, blooming in a sun-drenched garden, or enveloping the viewer in an edge-to-edge... Read more -
Ken Howard
Drawn from Life 30 Jan - 14 Feb 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works by the late Ken Howard (1932 - 2022). Following his passing in 2022, we are pleased to continue our strong representation of Ken's works and maintain a close relationship with his estate. En plein air p aintings from Ken's travels... Read more -
London Art Fair
Stand 27 21 - 26 Jan 2025 Portland Gallery is delighted to be exhibiting again at the 37th edition of the London Art Fair. Our booth will present a curated selection of Modern British and Contemporary artists, unified by their exploration of colour. Ranging from abstract compositions to figurative representations and innovative collage pieces, our presentation celebrates... Read more
Archive
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Winter Presentation
17 Dec 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 Throughout the remainder of 2024 and crossing over into the New Year, we are delighted to showcase a number of our artists and estates. Examples of Contemporary works will be on the first floor of the gallery and a small presentation of works by Bill Jacklin along with Modern British... Read more -
Daisy Sims Hilditch
In the Moment 27 Nov - 13 Dec 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to present a new exhibition of Daisy Sims Hilditch’s paintings. The exhibition contains 70 paintings completed during 2023 and 2024 which explore the landscapes of Switzerland and Norfolk, the cityscapes of London and Rome, and delicate still life studio scenes. For any enquiries, please email Florence... Read more -
Mary Fedden
Colour & Simplicity 7 - 22 Nov 2024 As representatives of her estate, Portland Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works by Mary Fedden OBE RA this November. The exhibition will feature over fifty paintings, drawings and collages spanning the artist’s long and illustrious career. We are also excited to present a small group of works... Read more -
Marzia Colonna
Deepest Dreams & Waking Moments 17 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to welcome Marzia Colonna to the gallery once again. This exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of our representation of Colonna’s work. Since 2014 visitors and clients of the gallery have been spellbound by Colonna’s distinctive collages and bronzes. Some of these are now in important private... Read more -
Romy Elliott
26 Sep - 11 Oct 2024 Portland gallery is thrilled to announce our first solo exhibition of works by Romy Elliott. The show explores all aspects of the artist’s oeuvre including scenes of the Palio di Siena, loyal dogs and elegant horses. Filled with character and movement, these intimate scenes of handlers and their trusted companions... Read more -
James Lynch
Light as Dreams 26 Sep - 11 Oct 2024 In his first solo exhibition at Portland Gallery, James Lynch's delicate egg tempera paintings explore the artist's experiences and memories paragliding and walking through the Wessex countryside, where he lives and works. His atmospheric paintings on panel and paper (created by careful layering of pigments onto various coloured grounds) captures... Read more -
The British Art Fair
Stands 3 & 16 26 - 29 Sep 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to be presenting at this year's British Art Fair, due to take place at The Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. The only art fair in London solely dedicated to 20th and 21st Century British Art and we are proud to present a range of Modern British artists... Read more -
Scottish Art
Modern and Contemporary 9 - 20 Sep 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of modern and contemporary Scottish Art this September. In our two week presentation, we will display a deliberately eclectic selection of works, drawing on Scotland's rich visual art history. From the Colourists through post war-abstraction of Davie and Barns-Graham and onto the... Read more -
Summer Presentation
5 Aug - 5 Sep 2024 Portland Gallery has the pleasure of representing a number of fantastic artists and it is rare we have the opportunity to showcase them all together. Throughout the remainder of the summer, we will be displaying examples of our Contemporary and Modern British rosters across both floors of the gallery. Paintings,... Read more -
British Sculpture
20th & 21st Century Art 4 Jul - 2 Aug 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to present a mixed exhibition of British sculpture this summer. Showcasing a diverse range of artworks across a ninety-year period, our exhibition presents figurative and abstract works in bronze, steel and stone by a variety of revered artists. From small domestic pieces to large outdoor works,... Read more -
Edward Seago (1910-1974)
12 - 28 Jun 2024 Marking the 50th anniversary of the artist's passing, we are pleased to announce a major new exhibition of works by Edward Seago. Our exhibition features over 50 oils, watercolours and a selection of rarely seen drawings (direct from the artist's estate) exploring Seago's early portraiture and fascination with circus life... Read more -
Summer Exhibition
3 - 7 Jun 2024 Portland Gallery is excited to present an exhibition of Contemporary and Modern British works for one week this June. Upstairs, we are presenting over thirty works by Portland represented Contemporary artists such as Chloë Lamb, Archie Forrest, Simon Palmer and many others. Downstairs features a variety of Modern British paintings,... Read more -
Nick Botting
Presence 9 - 31 May 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to showcase 'Presence' an exhibition of recent paintings by Nick Botting. The exhibition contains over 60 recent works that transport us from idyllic landscapes of Tresco and the sandy beaches of Cornwall to bustling scenes of London life. In Nick’s own words: “My paintings are paintings... Read more -
Jeremy Gardiner
Harbours and Havens 17 Apr - 3 May 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of over 60 paintings by internationally acclaimed artist, Jeremy Gardiner. This will be Gardiner’s first exhibition at Portland Gallery after joining in the autumn of 2023. Harbours and Havens consists of a body of new, never exhibited landscape paintings and a smaller... Read more -
Gordon Mitchell
New Paintings 27 Mar - 12 Apr 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to present over fifty wonderfully imaginative paintings by Gordon Mitchell. A product of his photographic memory, this body of works depicts still lifes, human figures and animals in creative compositions and settings. From suggestive driftwood to perfect eggs floating in landscapes, Gordon Mitchell’s paintings transport conventional... Read more -
Chloë Lamb
Recent Works 6 - 22 Mar 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce an upcoming exhibition of recent paintings by Chloë Lamb. Chloë has been exhibiting with Portland since 2018 and has quickly gained an avid following. This exhibition of new works will contain over 40 paintings on various scales that oscillate between pure abstraction and more... Read more -
Martyn Brewster
To The Sea 14 Feb - 1 Mar 2024 Portland Gallery is proud to present To The Sea by Martyn Brewster. In his second exhibition with us, we will be showcasing thirty coastal paintings, drawings and collages on the first floor of the gallery. With works covering the past twenty years, To The Sea focuses on Brewster’s connection to... Read more -
Liam Hanley
A Retrospective 14 Feb - 1 Mar 2024 We are delighted to display a selection of works by the late Liam Hanley (1933-2019). In his first retrospective exhibition with Portland Gallery, we will be presenting a body of over thirty paintings across the lower ground floor. Our exhibition and accompanying printed catalogue is supported by an introduction by... Read more -
Emily Powell
Kaleidoscope of Hope 25 Jan - 9 Feb 2024 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce our first solo exhibition of works by Emily Powell. The exhibition, entitled ‘Kaleidoscope of Hope’, explores all aspects of Powell’s recent artistic practice including large scale floral scenes, Scottish seascapes and intimate domestic spaces. All the paintings are united through Powell’s love of colour:... Read more -
London Art Fair
Stand 27 17 - 21 Jan 2024 Gesture and Colour: Women in Modern & Contemporary British Art Our presentation for the London Art Fair 2024 concentrates on a tightly curated group of woman artists for whom gesture and colour are primary concerns. The selected artworks employ abstract mark making and occupy a hinterland where the boundaries between... Read more -
Frances Macdonald
New Paintings 7 - 22 Dec 2023 Frances Macdonald has been a cornerstone of Portland Gallery’s exhibition programme for well over 20 years. Her painting has proven to be enduring popular with our collectors, and to them her work requires no further introduction. Frances’s work remains primarily focused on the exploration of the Inner Hebridean coastline. She... Read more -
David Spiller
Works from the 2010s 8 Nov - 1 Dec 2023 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce an important exhibition of works by David Spiller taking place in November this year. The exhibition is the final part of a trilogy of exhibitions examining the final three decades of Spiller’s work. The exhibition will be supported by a major new catalogue with... Read more -
Peter Clark
Memory Melange 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2023 We are delighted to be hosting our fifth exhibition of Peter Clark’s work in October. The exhibition’s title ‘Memory Melange’ speaks to the theme of the show – Peter is looking back over his career and at the subjects that have most inspired him. As always, dogs play a central... Read more -
Modern British Art
The Lie of the Land 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2023 Portland Gallery is excited to present The Lie of The Land , an exhibition representing British landscape art across the twentieth and twenty-first century. From rural countryside to industrial cityscapes, the diverse selection of works invites us into the artists’ world as they see it: drawn in by familiarity, reverence... Read more -
The British Art Fair
Stand 3 28 Sep - 1 Oct 2023 Portland Gallery is excited to be presenting at this year's British Art Fair, due to take place at The Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. The only art fair in London solely dedicated to 20th and 21st Century British Art and we are delighted to present a range of Modern British artists... Read more -
Elaine Pamphilon & Christopher Marvell
Paintings and Sculptures 28 Sep - 13 Oct 2023 We are thrilled to be showing Christopher Marvell's sculptures and Elaine Pamphilon's paintings together, side by side again here at Portland Gallery. Although their output is individual there is an intellectual dialogue that informs one another’s work - “We trust each other to say exactly what we think and know... Read more -
Christopher Marvell
Drawings 28 Sep - 13 Oct 2023 Running concurrently with our physical exhibition, this viewing room is a presentation of drawings on paper by Christopher Marvell. Marvell’s technique of making sculpture is a long, labour-intensive and somewhat old fashioned process, but offers endless possibilities. An integral part to the making and craftsmanship of his bronze pieces is... Read more -
Emily Powell
Paris Had No Grey 11 - 22 Sep 2023 This September we will be showing a selection of Emily Powell's works ahead of her first solo exhibition with Portland at the beginning of 2024. Our Viewing Room presentation will be focused on her recent trip to Paris - a deeply influential city to many artists. To register your interest... Read more -
Contemporary Viewing Room
Mixed Artists 15 Aug - 5 Sep 2023 For a number of years, Portland Gallery has had the privilege to represent and work with a wide range of artists. In this new online Viewing Room presentation, we are showcasing a selection of paintings by a variety of Contemporary artists. From joyful still life’s by Kirsty Wither to expressive... Read more -
Daisy Sims Hilditch
Into the Light 20 Jul - 8 Sep 2023 Please note the new dates for this exhibition: Thursday 20th July - Friday 8th September Daisy is a painter whose work encompasses a wide variety of subjects, including formal portraiture, still life and landscape painting. Underpinning all of her work is a practice involving direct observation from nature and a... Read more -
Archie Forrest
New Works 22 Jun - 14 Jul 2023 In 1990, we held our first Archie Forrest exhibition. Since then his paintings have gone from strength to strength, bringing joy to collectors worldwide. We are delighted to now be holding our twelfth Forrest solo exhibition. Featuring over sixty works of eclectic interiors, serene coasts and explorations of portraiture, our... Read more -
The Treasure House Fair
Stand 311 22 - 26 Jun 2023 Portland Gallery is delighted to be participating in The Treasure House Fair , taking place at The Royal Hospital (Chelsea) between 22nd until 26th June (Stand 311). We are showing major works from our represented estates, including Edward Seago, David Spiller, F.C.B. Cadell and John Maclauchlan Milne, alongside privately sourced... Read more -
Martyn Brewster
Prints 7 - 29 Jun 2023 Almost a year on from his first solo show with Portland Gallery, we are excited to share a series of prints by Martyn Brewster in an online viewing room presentation. In this body of fifteen works, dating from the 1990s to the present day, a range of techniques, colour palettes... Read more -
Ken Howard
Memorial Exhibition 1 - 16 Jun 2023 Following his sad passing after a long and illustrious career, this summer we will be holding an exhibition to celebrate the life and work of the 'master of light' Ken Howard OBE RA (1932 – 2022). Featuring works of Cornwall, Venice and London, we will be showcasing over forty of... Read more -
Simon Palmer
11 - 26 May 2023 Presented on the first floor of the gallery, we are proud to present paintings of the Yorkshire landscape by artist, Simon Palmer. Returning to his studio, he produces landscapes from small sketches and memory which are then titled by referencing detailed maps. The majesty of the Yorkshire Dales have influenced... Read more -
Lachlan Goudie
Beyond the Blue Horizon 11 - 26 May 2023 Covering the lower-ground floor of the gallery, we are delighted to present works of France and Mauritius by Scottish painter, Lachlan Goudie. In his first solo show with Portland Gallery, we are proud to show over thirty works of tropical sunsets, sparkling seas and plush interiors taken from inspiring regions... Read more -
Nick Botting
People, Polo & Ponies 26 Apr - 5 May 2023 Portland Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of paintings by Nick Botting. The exhibition has been made in collaboration with Guards Polo Club and the first section of works explores all aspects of polo life; action packed frames of play, intimate scenes exploring the connection between horse and rider,... Read more -
Neil Douglas
Recent Works 6 - 21 Apr 2023 We are delighted to present Neil Douglas' first solo show, here at Portland Gallery. A display of urban landscapes, from London to New York and from Copenhagen to Berlin will be shown throughout the gallery. Read more -
Paul Rafferty
Under the Sun 16 - 31 Mar 2023 In this exhibition of recent works Rafferty continues his exploration of all things glamorous; the beaches of the Côte d’Azur, the palm trees of California, opulent flower displays, and the occasional bottle of Pol Roger Champagne. In these paintings Rafferty demonstrates his mastery of capturing the light and vibrancy of... Read more -
John Piper
22 Feb - 10 Mar 2023 Portland Gallery is pleased to announce a major exhibition of works by John Piper. Opening in February, the exhibition includes important oils, works on paper and prints produced between the 1940s and the 1980s by one of Britain's most influential artists of the 20th Century. A selection of Dennis Creffield... Read more -
Dennis Creffield
Cathedrals 20 Feb - 10 Mar 2023 To act as a counter-point to John Piper’s exhibition, we have chosen to exhibit a selection of Dennis Creffield’s cathedral drawings. The cathedral drawings were originally an Arts Council commission from 1985 to draw every medieval Cathedral in England. On receiving the commission, Creffield acquired a camper van and took... Read more -
Tom Wood
1 - 17 Feb 2023 In February 2023 we will be mounting an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by the acclaimed Yorkshire artist, Tom Wood. The show will consist of works from the collection of one of his most important patrons as well as new (and previously unexhibited) works from Tom's studio. To... Read more -
Roland Collins
France 1 - 17 Feb 2023 Our second Viewing Room presentation features the work of Roland Collins (1918 – 2015) and his depictions of France, specifically Normandy and the Riviera. France and more explicitly Dieppe, was the frequent holiday spot of Roland and his wife Connie. Following in the artistic footsteps of Monet, Sickert and others,... Read more -
London Art Fair 2023
18 - 22 Jan 2023 We are excited to be exhibiting a selection of our contemporary and Modern British artists at the 2023 edition of the London Art Fair. The works which we will be hanging on our stand (27) will be online from Monday 3rd January onwards. If you would like more details about... Read more -
The London Show
Views of London and London life by gallery artists and invited guests 7 - 22 Dec 2022 Our deliberately eclectic exhibition charts the London experience through the eyes of our represented artists and invited guests. Some artists have focused on well-known views and landmarks, others on forgotten corners. Some will recast areas as bucolic escapes from the commotion of the city, others embrace the close proximity strangers... Read more -
Mary Fedden
The Painter's Eye 10 Nov - 2 Dec 2022 Portland Gallery is delighted to announce an important exhibition of works by Mary Fedden taking place in November. The exhibition features almost fifty paintings, drawings and collages that span the artist’s entire career. Beginning with Fedden’s early landscape, figure and still life painting, our show highlights the artist’s new, individual... Read more -
Edward Seago
Sketchbook Drawings 25 Oct - 22 Dec 2022 The heart of Seago’s art lies in his sketchbooks. His draftsmanship and economy of line were remarkable and with direct marks of the pencil, he would rapidly capture the scene. All the work had been done in these 4 1/2 x 7 inch sketches, the composition, the tone and the... Read more -
Marzia Colonna
A Sense of Wonder 20 Oct - 4 Nov 2022 Portland Gallery is delighted to show a presentation of new works by Marzia Colonna. In this latest exhibition, Colonna's exploration of construction in both bronze and paper has resulted in over fifty artworks. Marzia's mixed media collages and sculptures utilise juxtapositions of colour and form to re-create the experience of... Read more -
Chloë Lamb
Recent Works 29 Sep - 14 Oct 2022 We are delighted to announce Chloe Lamb’s next solo exhibition with Portland Gallery. Her recent paintings have a ‘lush and languorous quality’, represented in her signature style of pastel abstraction.
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The British Art Fair
29 Sep - 2 Oct 2022 Portland Gallery is proud to participate in this year’s British Art Fair, at Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, London. Read more -
Leslie Marr
A Centenary Exhibition 13 Sep - 23 Oct 2022 Portland Gallery is delighted to mark the centenary of Leslie Marr’s birth with an exhibition of paintings and drawings from the artist’s estate. Our exhibition will bring together early oils from his time studying and travelling with David Bomberg with mid-career landscapes from England, Scotland and the south of France.... Read more -
Masterpiece
29 Jun - 6 Jul 2022 We are delighted to be exhibiting at Masterpiece 2022. We will be showcasing a selection of Contemporary and Modern British artwork including Mary Fedden, FCB Cadell and David Spiller. Read more -
Martyn Brewster
Recent Works 16 Jun - 1 Jul 2022 Martyn Brewster is a British artist whose work is strongly linked to the English landscape tradition. Although primarily regarded as an abstract artist, many of the forms exhibited in his paintings are reminiscent of boats or islands. Brewster has had retrospective exhibitions at the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum... Read more -
Gordon Mitchell
26 May - 10 Jun 2022 Portland Gallery is excited to present over fifty new works by Gordon Mitchell. Creating hyperrealistic paintings with a surrealistic twist, Mitchell produces visual puns that delight and intrigue viewers. Gordon Mitchell's eighth exhibition of humorous and whimsical works will be on display until Friday the 10th of June. Read more -
Dennis Creffield
Art and Life: a book launch 5 - 20 May 2022 Art & Life, by Richard Cork and published by Lund Humphries, provides a wonderful introduction to one of England’s most fascinating and enigmatic artists of the last 75 years. Writing in the preface to his book, Cork notes that “The substantial corpus of work left behind by Creffield, highlights of... Read more -
London Art Fair 2022
20 - 24 Apr 2022 We are delighted to be exhibiting new works by a selection of our contemporary and Modern British artists at this year’s London Art Fair.
The works which we will be hanging on our stand will be online from Thursday 7th April onwards. If you would like more details about any of the works, or artists that we are exhibiting please contact us on art @ portlandgallery.com Read more -
Gary Bunt
The Man Who Found God 12 - 29 Apr 2022 The Man Who Found God exhibition sees Gary Bunt’s man and dog telling a unique story via fifty one paintings and poems. Read more -
Nick Botting
Soho to Scilly 24 Mar - 8 Apr 2022 Nick Botting’s forthcoming exhibition, ‘Soho to Scilly’, will consist of over 60 recent paintings featuring scenes of London life, iconic restaurants and cultural hot-spots, as well as Tresco and Cornish vistas.
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Peter Clark
A Place in Time 3 - 18 Mar 2022 Peter’s next exhibition at Portland Gallery opens at the beginning of March. If you would like to receive a catalogue or advanced preview of exhibition, please contact rollo@portlandgallery.com Read more -
David Spiller
Works from the 00s 7 - 28 Feb 2022 The works from the 00s demonstrate a decade marked by David's insatiable search for imagery. Taking influence from museums, comic books, cartoons, and music, these works encapsulate pure energy and enjoyment, reflecting his desire for art to be accessible and fun. Read more -
Daisy Sims Hilditch
From London to The Alps 13 - 28 Jan 2022 We are delighted to present From London to The Alps, the first solo exhibition of Daisy Sims Hilditch here at Portland Gallery. Tying together her two homes of inspiration, London and Switzerland, DSH focuses on the contrasting natural and manmade landscapes with a few focus pieces of still life. Read more -
Frances Macdonald
29 Nov - 17 Dec 2021 Portland Gallery is thrilled to present the latest exhibition by Frances Macdonald Working from her home in Crinan, Frances has produced 35 works of the local landscape for her new exhibition. If you are interested in reserving or purchasing any of the paintings please email Read more
