Soho Revue: FAULT Attends The Grand Opening Of New Gallery In Central London

 

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London’s art community have got a new exciting scene for emerging talent with the opening of contemporary art gallery Soho Revue, founded by non other that FAULT-Alumn India Rose James and Will Pelham. Located at 14 Greek Street, the gallery has an aim to give a stage for young artists by bringing talents together and promoting it.

Soho Revue opened it’s doors on 14th of April with the exhibition “Nothing perishes”, co-curated by Victoria Williams (London’s Cob Studios & Gallery) and Marine Tanguy, featuring contemporary visual artists Alison Bignon, Scarlett Bowman, Wendy Bevan, Jennifer Abessira, Max Herbert, Alex Warren & Tobias Ross-Southall and Walter & Zonie.

The first exhibition included photography, paintings, film and installations, accompanied by poetry readings and sparkling drinks.

"Eleanor" video installation staring Ruth Wilson at the Soho Revue
“Eleanor” video installation staring Ruth Wilson at the Soho Revue

The opening was truly a big one for Soho’s artistic community, who created an overwhelming buzz around the new space. The launch attracted special guests – English actors Douglas Booth and Ruth Wilson, the latter displaying her Golden Globe winning skills in cinematic installation Eleonor.

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Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Soho Review

 

Now full of modern offices and chain restaurants, historic soho has a new addition full of soul: a cultural and creative space to spotlight and embrace promising talents, who set the tone for the future of artistic London.

 

Words: Ksenia Safrey