This whimsical work by an anonymous artist showcases a playful and expressive use of color and line. The composition features a large, stylized face rendered in shades of blue, with exaggerated features like oversized eyes and a broad, toothy grin. The face appears to float against a minimalist background, creating a sense of levity and dreamlike quality. The artist employs a distinctive, childlike aesthetic, suggesting an intention to evoke a playful and imaginative mood. While the exact context of this piece is unclear, its bold, caricatured style and vibrant palette contribute to its engaging and lighthearted appeal. ...
Sadie Coles HQ is a London-based contemporary art gallery representing over sixty established and emerging international artists. The gallery opened in London in 1997, with its inaugural exhibition – of new paintings by American painter John Currin – presented in parallel with an offsite show by British artist Sarah Lucas, The Law. Since its inception, Sadie Coles HQ has operated from a variety of spaces, mounting numerous off-site projects and partaking in collaborative exchanges throughout the city and abroad. The gallery frequently hosts emerging young galleries and curatorial projects in The Shop at Kingly Street, and a live events programme titled GARGLE. In September 2013, Sadie Coles HQ opened a space at 62 Kingly Street in Soho, in April 2021 a space at 8 Bury Street in St James’s and in October 2025 a third space in Mayfair: a six-storey Georgian townhouse at 17 Savile Row. ...
