Live Laugh Love
Oct
12
to Oct 30

Live Laugh Love

The mischievous chaps at @weareinkyfingers known as @rbyrneart and @realhackneydave have curated an exhibition of original screen prints inspired by the hackneyed phenomenon that is LIVE LAUGH LOVE

They have invited a stellar lineup of 30 artists/illustrators and me to reinterpret this popular, well intentioned but ubiquitous slogan.
The exhibition opens at Inky Fingers Gallery on 12 October at 84 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LW Inky Fingers

‘EVIL GLOVE HAUL (anag) 4,5,4’ is my contribution to the mix.
Available to purchase here.

“You will live through vile evil, we are living through a veil of vile evil right now, love will laugh at you and you may even laugh at love, you will probably lose a glove but you’ll find another glove. Unless you are very lucky you won’t live life like it’s a picnic or a stroll in the park, it’ll more likely be a haul, hopefully long rather than short but most definitely a haul, or is that just me! Well in spite of that I’m living, laughing and loving this evil glove haul.”

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Affordable Art Fair - Stockholm, Sweden  - 2024
Oct
2
to Oct 6

Affordable Art Fair - Stockholm, Sweden - 2024

Wed 2 - Sun 8 October

Hello or Hej Hej! - Stockholm bound again…

Looking forward to exhibiting prints in dear old Stockholm at the great
@affordableartfairsthlm
alongside my fabulous and talented comrades that make up the @northlondonprintmakers
In case you happen to be in Stockholm between Wednesday 2nd and Sunday 6th October, please come and visit me on the North London Printmakers' stand H1 at the Affordable Art Fair, Nacka Strandsmässan, Stockholm. Alternatively you may know of friends or family there who would be interested in attending the fair.

Här vi ses!

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Woodfield Pavilion - Hot Things To Pet
Sep
4
to Sep 29

Woodfield Pavilion - Hot Things To Pet

I’m pleased to be able to invite you to my exhibition, Hot things To Pet, at The Woodfield Pavilion situated at the edge of Tooting Common.
4th - 29th September 2024

16A Abbotswood Road,
London
SW16 1AP
Entrance via path between 16 and 18, or via the Common.
Opening Party - Friday 6th September 6-9pm

Closing Disco - Sunday 29th September 2-6pm
Martin x

‘A Full Moon, Skinny Dippers and A Missing Person Search’
Acrylic on canvas 

‘Long Afloat On Shipless Oceans’
Acrylic on canvas

South London Gothic (ll)

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Urban Art Fair 2024 - Josephine Avenue - SW2
Jul
13
to Jul 14

Urban Art Fair 2024 - Josephine Avenue - SW2

Urban Art 2024

I will be back on the Avenue of Josephine, serving free Bloody Mary’s and Pimms and inviting you to peruse a cornucopia of fine art by over 100 artists.

To make your trip worthwhile I’ll be offering plenty of unrepeatable bargains, so come along and don’t miss out! I am delighted to announce that URBAN ART returns on 13th and 14th July, 10am-6pm. Free Entry.

Hope to see you on the Avenue of Dreams or in the Auction Room of Unexpected Delights……
or
if things don’t work out you’ll find me on The Avenue of Despair and then in The Auction Room of Dashed Hopes!!
No pressure 
Mx

Saturday morning…

….Sunday evening

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My Record Painting Auction
Jul
4
to Jul 15

My Record Painting Auction

Well bang my gavel!

This carefully curated record paintings auction is NOW LIVE!

If you "was looking for a bargain” then with over 25 lots to bid on (including a few chances to nominate a song and artist of your choosing), you have come to the right place.

Online bids only.
Auction ends Monday 15th July at 8pm BST.

Head this way to the auction house.

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My Record Painting Auction UPDATE
Jul
4
to Jul 15

My Record Painting Auction UPDATE

Just a reminder that my record painting auction continues apace but must end at 8pm on July 15th, so don’t miss out on your chance to pick up one of over 25 record paintings for an absolute song!!

Visit auction

AUCTION EXCLUSIVE:
Email me - martin.grover@hotmail.co.uk - if you want one of these blank 45s below to place your bid and nominate your favourite song for that label. If you win you get your choice painted in after the auction closes. The three canvases measure 1m x 1m and the minimum bid for each is £850.

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Affordable Art Fair 2024 - Battersea
Mar
7
to Mar 11

Affordable Art Fair 2024 - Battersea

  • Battersea Affordable Art Fair (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Since the new year I have been doing a spot of industrious hibernation at the studio but suddenly March is upon us, spring is in the air, the sap is rising and almost as importantly, it's time for the BATTERSEA AFFORDABLE ART FAIR

A South London Reverie, Interrupted. Screen print

Wed 6 - Sun 10 March 2024

Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, London SW11 4NJ

Private View, Wed 6 March, 5 - 9pm

(Joyride) Under A Blood Moon. Screen print

I’m lucky to be showing my work in two locations this year. You can see my screen prints on stand E10 with the great North London Printmakers and I’ll be exhibiting a selection of paintings with the wonderful Will’s Art Warehouse on stand B5.

If you would like to attend here is a link for complimentary tickets to the PV, and to the fair in general. Just select your preferred date and time and follow the instructions. I will be at the fair most days so hope to see you there…

Mx

OPENING TIMES
Wed 6 March: 5 – 9pm (Private View)
Thu 7 & Fri 9 March: 11am – 9pm
Sat 9 & Sun 10 March: 11am – 6pm

I Love Music. Acrylic on board

I Say A Little Prayer. Acrylic on board

I Threw It All Away. Acrylic on board

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Botanicals
Dec
11
to Jan 2

Botanicals

Exhibition • 1-23 December
PRIVATE VIEW • Thur 30 November, 6-9pm


Tom Cox Gallery
38 Church Road SE19 2ET


I'm delighted to be exhibiting a selection of botanical screen prints at this eclectic and emerging gallery, alongside a fine array of contemporary artists. 

Click here to reserve a spot at the private view on 30th.

Reserve a spot

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CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION - 16 MILTON ROA
Dec
10
to Dec 23

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION - 16 MILTON ROA

 ❄️ CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION - MILTON ROAD, BRIXTON ❄️ 

I'm honoured to be given another chance to show at this prestigious South London gallery in the heart of Herne Hill. 

❄️ Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December
❄️ 11am-6pm
❄️ Milton Road Gallery, 16 Milton Road, SE24 0NP

PRIVATE VIEW
❄️ Friday 15th December
❄️ 6pm to late
Drinks (including Annie's famous mulled wine), food and music will be provided...


The exhibition will be up untill 23 December so if you are unable to make any of the above dates, contact me to make an appointment.

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THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT
Nov
25
2:00 PM14:00

THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT

THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT 
PRIVATE VIEW • Sat 25 November, 2-6pm


Unknown Gallery
200 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4ND


My exhibition at this enigmatic gallery continues and I will be hosting another Private View where you able to see a wide range of recent work alongside some brand new pieces.

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Affordable Art Fair - Stockholm, Sweden
Oct
4
to Oct 8

Affordable Art Fair - Stockholm, Sweden

Wed 4 - Sun 8 October

Hello or Hej Hej!
In case you happen to be in Stockholm between 4 - 8 October, please come and visit me on the North London Printmakers' stand at the Affordable Art Fair, Nacka Strandsmässan, Stockholm. Alternatively you may know of friends or family there who would be interested in attending the fair.

Use the code NLVIP when booking to receive complimentary entry for 2 people on any day, including the Vernissage (private view) and late openings. Select your ticket type here and enter the code.

Här vi ses!

‘Deep, Forbidden Lake’ - Martin Grover

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Feast - West Norwood
Oct
1
10:00 AM10:00

Feast - West Norwood

West Norwood FEAST

Sunday 1 October
10am - 4pm


If a spontaneous trip to Stockholm is out of the question (see above) then on Sunday 1st October you will find me at my normal pitch on Chatsworth Way, SE27 9HR, as part of West Norwood Feast.

‘Greetings From West Norwood’ - Martin Grover

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THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT
Jul
29
1:00 PM13:00

THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT

THE UNFAITHFUL SERVANT
Paintings, Screen Prints And Bus Stops

The Unknown Gallery
200 Battersea Park Road
London SW11 4ND

PRIVATE VIEW
Saturday 29th July
1pm - 6pm

Exhibition 29th July - 31st August
Gallery opening times to be confirmed.
If you would like to visit please contact Martin to make an appointment via my email

(Nearest overground station: Battersea Park. I’m aware train strikes are scheduled on this date but hoping the dispute will be resolved by then, if not I suspect I will be spending five hours talking to myself with a crate of wine and a few records to keep me company.... actually that sounds a lot like a normal day in the studio!)


Shapeshifter and The Unfaithful Servant are part of an ongoing series of prints and paintings, inspired by the plaintive tree stumps that punctuate Brockwell Park. The works are odes to these once majestic trees that have been reduced to melancholic relics; petrified shadows of their former selves, wounded, ruined and exposed... yet they still seem to possess an innate majesty and power. They appear to me as sentinels; benign, wounded giants, harbingers and prophets of doom. 

Fires Were Started depicts an event that may have happened, may not have happened but could have happened. The image has a vague biblical resonance but is also slightly enigmatic. Is it the narration of teenage kicks going awry, or are the fleeing trio witness to a supernatural phenomenon....

Mx

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Urban Art Fair 2023 - Josephine Avenue - SW2
Jul
8
to Jul 9

Urban Art Fair 2023 - Josephine Avenue - SW2

Urban Art 2023

I am delighted to announce that URBAN ART returns on 8th & 9th July, 10am-6pm. Free Entry.

I shall be hanging around at my normal pitch no. J22, dispensing Bloody Marys and Pimms to those seeking refreshment!
On the art side of things, I shall be exhibiting a wide selection of original prints and paintings and I suspect there will be a few bargains to be had as I am having a bit of a clear out!!

I look forward to seeing you. 
Mx

The Houses Of Procrastination
Urban Art Fair - Brixton
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Dulwich Artists Open House
May
13
to May 21

Dulwich Artists Open House

Dulwich Artists Open House

One of the cultural highlights of the year and one of my personal favourites. This hugely enjoyable event is a must for all art lovers - and for those who just want to mooch around some of the big houses in Dulwich!! 

It’s the first time I will be showing as part of East Place Studios, an exciting and varied group of artists:

  • EAST PLACE STUDIOS

  • 15 East Place, West Norwood SE27 9JW

  • 13-14 & 20-21 May, 11am-6pm

  • Private View Friday 12 May, 6.30 till late.

I really hope you can join us at the Private View or at some point during the festival.

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Affordable Art Fair - Hampstead
May
11
to May 14

Affordable Art Fair - Hampstead

I am now a firmly established member of the legendary NLP - this is my 2nd AAF Hampstead with this lovely bunch of eclectic and talented printmakers: 

  • AFFORDABLE ART FAIR, HAMPSTEAD

  • Stand H8 - North London Printmakers

  • Lower Fairground Site, Hampstead Heath, London NW3 1TH

  • 11 - 14 May

  • Private View Wed 10 May, 5-9pm

Click here for a chance to book from a limited number of complimentary tickets - don't shilly shally as they go fast!

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M2 Group Exhibition
May
4
to Jun 4

M2 Group Exhibition

M2 Group Exhibition

I am thrilled to have been invited to submit a piece as part of this exciting group exhibition at one of South London’s top galleries. Sadly I am unable to attend the PV in person but that’s no reason for you miss out on this stellar event:

  • PRIVATE VIEW

  • Tom Cox Gallery, 38 Church St, Crystal Palace, London SE19 2ET

  • Thursday 4 May, 6-9pm

Follow this link to book your free tickets!

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Woodfield Pavillion show - Closing Party
Apr
30
2:00 PM14:00

Woodfield Pavillion show - Closing Party

Things We Lost In The Flood (Part VI) - CLOSING PARTY

 

This hugely successful, popular show comes to an end, but not without a little celebration. Come and join me for drinks, snacks and some fine music. 

  • Woodfield Pavilion, Tooting Common, London SW16 1AP (entrance between nos. 16 & 18 Abbotswood Road)

  • Sunday 30 April, 2-6pm

  • Prize Draw for Charity Raffle 5pm - still plenty of time to buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three original, framed Grover screen prints!

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Woodfield Pavilion
Apr
6
to Apr 28

Woodfield Pavilion

I’m pleased to be able to invite you to my second solo exhibition at The Woodfield Pavilion situated at the edge of Tooting Common.
6th - 30th April 2023

16A Abbotswood Road,
London
SW16 1AP
Entrance via path between 16 and 18, or via the Common.

PRIVATE VIEW: 

Sat 8th April
2pm-6pm

The show consists of new and recent work. Alongside record paintings and flower prints I’ll be exhibiting further artworks inspired by the melancholic but majestic tree stumps that populate Brockwell Park.

I hope you can join me on the 8th or at some point during the exhibition 

Martin x

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Affordable Art Fair - Battersea
Mar
8
to Mar 12

Affordable Art Fair - Battersea

  • Battersea Affordable Art Fair (map)
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Delighted to be exhibiting once again with the North London Printmakers at this year's Affordable Art Fair Battersea. Hope to see you there.

Deep Forbidden Lake - Screen Print 2023

Affordable Art Fair Battersea
Stand E9
Battersea Evolution
Battersea Park, Queenstown Road
London SW11 4NJ

March 8th - 12th


Here's how to get your FREE tickets. Please note there is limited availability so book early.

1. Visit the Battersea Spring Ticket Shop

2. Select the preferred date and time for your visit
3. Select up to two tickets and click ‘continue’.

4. Enter your personal details and contact preferences, and click ‘Buy tickets’
5. Look out for your confirmation email. This will be sent from SEE Tickets.
OPENING TIMES

Private View Wednesday 8 March 5 – 9pm

Public Opening Times
Thursday 9 March, General Admission 11am – 5pm, Late View 5 – 9pm
Friday 10 March, General Admission 11am – 5pm, Art After Dark Late 5 – 9pm
Saturday 11 March, General Admission 11am – 6pm
Sunday 12 March, General Admission 11am – 6pm
Weekend Family Hour, 11am – 12pm

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Southbank Printmakers
Jan
15
9:00 AM09:00

Southbank Printmakers

Today is my very first invigilation at the venerable institution that is @southbank_printmakers What an honour it is to show alongside this fine group of artists. If you happen to find yourself in the area from 11.30-5.30 today UNIT 12, GABRIEL’S WHARF, 56 UPPER GROUND SE1 9PP to be exact, then drop in and say hello and peruse the wonderful and beautiful array of original prints on display……

Southbank Printmakers
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Feast in November - West Norwood
Nov
6
10:00 AM10:00

Feast in November - West Norwood

Just in! Some new additions to my range of cards. All images from original paintings and screen prints.

Lovely Day. Screen print
The Last General Grocer’s in West Norwood. Acrylic on canvas.
False Security. Acrylic on canvas
Visit Brockwell Park. Screen print
This Old Heart of Mine. Screen print
What’s Going On. Acrylic on canvas

Available tomorrow from my stall @wn_feast

Sunday 6 April,
10am - 4pm

West Norwood Feast
Artisans' Market,
Chatsworth Way SE27

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Curious Kudu - Peckham
Nov
2
to Nov 27

Curious Kudu - Peckham

GROVER, LENCLOS & WILDE 
I am delighted to be sharing an exhibition with fellow artists Marie Lenclos and Steve Wilde at the Curious Kudu Gallery in Peckham from 2 - 27 November.

CLOSING PARTY
Sunday 27 November
2pm - 5pm

PRIVATE VIEW
Thursday 10 November
6.30pm - 8.30pm

Curious Kudu is a private dining room and events space. The space is open as a gallery in the daytime. Please feel free to pop along to the exhibition, entry is free and all art is for sale.
GALLERY OPENING HOURS
Mon - Tue Closed
Wed - Sun Open 2 - 6.30pm

117 Queens Road
London SE15 2EZ

For all art and gallery enquiries, please email info@curiouskudu.com

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