Kitchen Sink Realism: The Next Round

Kitchen Sink Realism: The Next Round" at Swiss Cottage Gallery. Worked as part of an incredibly hardworking group to bring to life the themes of Kitchen Sink realism through commissions and the existing collection of Camden Arts Centre. What a stunning end to 3 years on BA Culture, Criticism and Curation. Since 2000 more than 13,000 pubs have closed their doors across streets and towns of the United Kingdom. The pub, like the library, has long been a space for communities to meet and can often function as a space of escapism. This link has become stronger in times of high gas and energy prices, food shortages and the underfunding of community spaces; pubs and libraries are being used as spaces or warmth in which people can gather. This exhibition delves into themes of masculinity, the cost-of-living crisis and social rituals in relation to the pub and the 1950's cultural movement of Kitchen Sink Realism reflecting working -class realities. Artists: ‘Oh God’ by Bryony Hillman (@bryonyhillman), ‘Grand Closing’ by Corbin Shaw (@corbinshaww), ‘How many pennies do I need until I have good luck?’ by Eleanor Mclean (@eleanormcleanstudio). John Bratby, Sam Smith, Tony Mathews and Martin Branson - our Kitchen Sink artists and part of the Camden Arts Collection.