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Since its inception, Kei London has been dedicated to showcasing innovation.

Kei London Visual Art Agency, founded with a passion for bridging diverse artistic voices, has quickly established itself as a prominent force in the contemporary art scene.

20/01/2025

Andrew Gow’s 2024 painting, Fish Fight, will be on display at the Kei London stand during his highly anticipated solo show starting tomorrow at the London Art Fair.

This masterpiece draws its initial inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch’s Temptation of St. Anthony (1502), particularly the surreal depiction of animals dressed in armour heading into battle. Gow reimagines these motifs through his own lens, transforming Bosch’s armoured fish into a bold new figure—equipped with a shield, lance, and trout tail—imbued with modern relevance.

At its heart, Fish Fight explores the futility of conflict. The fish, suspended precariously by a hot-air balloon, becomes a metaphor for humanity’s disconnection from nature and the unpredictable forces shaping our existence. The hot-air balloon, representing both innovation and fragility, reflects mankind’s ability to overcome limitations while simultaneously exposing the vulnerability inherent in our endeavours. Like the drifting balloon, human conflicts are often at the mercy of chance and circumstance.

Drawing from his upbringing in a military family, Gow critiques the outdated ideals of chivalry, honour, and nationalism tied to warfare. He juxtaposes the medieval spectacle of jousting with the chaos of modern conflict, where the randomness and futility of violence often overshadow ideals of glory. The image of two fish jousting from hot air balloons—unable to control their course and carried by the wind—perfectly encapsulates this notion.

Set against a vivid Italian landscape steeped in history, Fish Fight incorporates symbolic elements like cypress trees, which evoke death and mourning. These trees, resembling spears, echo the fish’s lances, reinforcing the central theme of conflict’s inescapable and tragic absurdity.

23/12/2024

Tom Wesselmann. Abstraction & Sunset N**es

In the 1980s, Tom Wesselmann moved away from his Standing Still Lifes to explore metalwork, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Hand-cut aluminium and laser-shaped steel pieces showcased his innovative spirit, pushing manufacturers to adapt.

His work transitioned from figuration to expressive abstraction, with painted cut-outs resembling bold brushstrokes. In his later years, Wesselmann blurred the boundaries between painting and sculpture, creating pieces that evoked nostalgia and reinterpreted earlier works.

Sunset N**e with Wesselmann epitomises this evolution, drawing on his love for classical forms and the influence of Henri Matisse. These works merge tradition and innovation, offering a fresh dialogue between abstraction and figuration.

On view at Fondation LV in Paris.

20/12/2024

Kei London at the London Art Fair 2025: Exiled Deities, Inverted Myths: A Solo Show by Andrew Gow.

Kei London Art Agency is proud to announce its debut at the London Art Fair 2025 with a remarkable solo exhibition by Andrew Gow in the Encounters section. The exhibition runs from 22–26 January at Booth E9, with a VIP Preview on 21 January.

Andrew Gow’s art bridges the ancient and the modern, drawing from his Belgian heritage and the traditions of Northern European Renaissance masters like Van Eyck and Roger Van Der Weyden. His paintings merge the spiritual and the contemporary, presenting a dynamic interplay between past narratives and present themes.

In Exiled Deities, Inverted Myths, Andrew reimagines religious altarpieces and mythological stories, placing them in dialogue with the complexities of the modern world. His work creates a powerful connection between timeless traditions and the challenges of today, urging viewers to reflect on how historical narratives shape and confront current realities.

Inspired by his childhood experiences visiting cathedrals and museums in Northern Europe, Andrew’s pieces reinterpret traditional forms with bold imagery, inviting viewers to explore deeper meanings. Through his unique perspective, he transforms ancient myths into tools for understanding the present, offering insight into our time’s cultural and societal dynamics.

The Encounters section of the London Art Fair, curated by Pryle Behrman, is a space designed for unexpected artistic meetings, and Andrew Gow’s work perfectly embodies this theme. His art fosters a connection between history and modernity, encouraging audiences to engage with the past to better understand the present.

📅 22–26 January 2025 (VIP Preview: 21 January)
📍 Booth E9, London Art Fair, Business Design Centre, Islington N1 0QH

Spaces are limited. Please RSVP now to secure your complimentary ticket. Once your name is on the guest list, you will receive a link to register your ticket.

Flyer by .le ⭐️

15/12/2024

Art Story: “Thinking of Him” (1963) by Roy Lichtenstein

Created in 1963, Thinking of Him is an iconic example of Roy Lichtenstein’s work during the Pop Art movement. Painted using Magna (a type of acrylic paint) on canvas, the piece features Lichtenstein’s signature comic book style, including bold lines, vibrant colours, and Ben-Day dots to mimic commercial printing techniques.

The painting depicts a woman’s face in profile, marked by a single tear, as she wistfully imagines a man dressed in a blue suit within a thought bubble. The composition captures themes of romantic longing and emotional vulnerability while drawing on the aesthetic of mass media imagery. By transforming comic-style visuals into fine art, Lichtenstein challenges traditional art hierarchies and blurs the line between high and low culture.

Thinking of Him reflects Lichtenstein’s exploration of love, desire, and the portrayal of women in mid-20th-century visual culture, making it both a commentary on societal norms and a striking visual statement. The work is part of the Yale University Art Gallery collection, gifted by Richard Brown Baker.

Part of Tom Wesselmann exhibition at in Paris

07/12/2024

Cassette (2002) by Michael Craig-Martin
Michael CM, a key figure in British contemporary art, continues to challenge perceptions of everyday objects with works like Cassette. This acrylic-on-canvas piece is part of his vivid explorations of familiar items, rendered in bold, saturated colors. In Cassette, Craig-Martin takes the now-obsolete cassette tape and transforms it into a monumental, graphic icon, inviting viewers to reconsider its cultural significance and aesthetic value.

As one of the most influential artists and teachers of his generation, Craig-Martin has been instrumental in shaping modern art practices. His career spans pop, minimalism, and conceptual art, blending these influences into striking works like Cassette. This painting belongs to a broader body of work in which Craig-Martin celebrates and recontextualises everyday objects—from laptops to corkscrews—through his signature vivid style.

This piece exemplifies Craig-Martin’s ability to link personal and collective memory while prompting viewers to forge connections between past and present. Cassette reminds us of the transient nature of technology and its enduring role in shaping cultural identity.

18/11/2024

Masters Spotlight: Victor Brauner (1903–1966), a Romanian-born artist, emerged as a leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements. After early studies at the School of Fine Arts in Bucharest, he held his first solo show in 1924. Brauner co-founded the Dadaist Review 75 HP before moving to Paris in 1925, where he mingled with Constantin Brancusi and the Surrealists through Yves Tanguy’s introduction.

His Parisian debut in 1934, championed by André Breton, was met with little success, prompting a return to Bucharest until 1938. Back in Paris that same year, Brauner painted distorted human forms with mutilated eyes—eerily foreshadowing his own eye injury later that year. During WWII, he fled to Southern France and Switzerland, developing unique encaustic techniques due to limited materials.

Brauner’s works, steeped in symbolism from Tarot, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mexican codices, gained prominence post-war. His exhibitions included the 1947 Surrealist show at Galerie Maeght and the Venice Biennale in 1954 and 1966. Brauner died in Paris, leaving a legacy of mythic and transformative art.

The Surrealist by Victor Brauner is Part of Surrealism Exhibition at in Paris

30/10/2024

Andrew Gow’s 2024 painting, Fish Fight, reimagines Bosch’s armoured fish in a modern light. A fish, armed with a shield and lance, floats precariously by hot air balloon—a symbol of humanity’s detachment from nature and the fragility of life. Drawing on his military background, Gow reflects on the outdated ideals of honour in warfare, likening medieval jousting to the randomness and futility of modern conflict. Set against an Italian landscape marked by cypress trees symbolising death, Fish Fight highlights the senselessness inherent in human battles.

Fish Fight by Andrew Gow. Digital effect by Lucinda Dilworth.
📷 by Claudia Cantarini .cantarini ⭐️

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