Private views worth the schlep
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Private views worth the schlep

Natalie OkoroNatalie Okoro · 0 likes
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Private views worth the schlep

Natalie Okoro
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The bits of my calendar that actually matter once you strip out the boring private views with warm wine and worse canapés. South London bias obviously, because I will not be getting the overground at 9pm for anyone, but Mayfair and Fitzrovia sneak in when the work's good enough. Flat white always comes first, gossip always comes second.

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Private views worth the schlep — 7 items
NameEventVenueAddressCityDateWhy I'm goingDress code reality
1Goran Tomcic: HeartstringsGoran Tomcic: Heartstrings (Like the Deserts Miss the Rain)MOCA LondonCopeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, London SE15 3SNLondonTitle alone got me, will report back on whether the work lives up to itDenim jacket, every time
2Monika Sosnowska: Weight of MatterMonika Sosnowska: Weight of MatterSouth London Gallery65-67 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UHLondonSLG shows always demand a second look and the café does a decent flat white before the rushBig coat, bigger opinions
3Architectural Heritage Fund: 50 YearsArchitectural Heritage Fund: 50 Years of Reimagining HeritageCopeland GalleryCopeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, London SE15 3SNLondonNot my usual beat but a free lunchtime wander never hurt anyoneSmart enough to pass for a heritage committee
4Family Space with Sadie St HilaireFamily Space with Sadie St HilaireSouth London Gallery65-67 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UHLondonNot exactly my demographic but the energy is unmatched and the café queue is shorterSomething you don't mind glue on
5Frieze LondonFrieze LondonThe Regent's ParkThe Regent's Park, London NW1 4LLLondonMostly for the gossip and the one artist I actually represent getting a wall somewhereSomething that photographs well, let's be honest
6Unlocked: On CurationUnlocked: On CurationPeckham PlatformPeckham Square, London SE15 5JRLondonFully subscribed apparently, but I'm hovering by the door for the leftover canapés anywayLow stakes, low effort
7About Paint and WordsAbout Paint and Words: Shóna Slemon & Shauna Jane HarrisAPT GalleryHarold Wharf, Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SALondonA short hop over to Deptford and worth it purely for the conversation between the two practicesRiverside wind means a proper coat