The Muse at 269 - Gallery / Studio

The Muse at 269 - Gallery / Studio Gallery / Studio / Graduate residency program We also have a limited number of opportunities for gallery hire within our calendar.

The Muse gallery was established in 2003, in order to support emerging artists by combining creative and commercial elements under one roof. We inherited the building from the creators of 'Green & Blacks' to convert the town house into a mayhem of cultural, creative and commercial activities. We offer exhibition space for contemporary artists, whether established or emerging, accepted purely by me

rit of work. Throughout the year community arts projects, musicians, film makers and live performers are invited to submit proposals for workshops and events at No. 269, Portobello Road and collaborate with our modest team of artists to present to London.

The Shape of Gesture – Alexandra Harley solo 21 May – 14 June The artist says: Rather than pursuing sculpture’s monolit...
30/05/2026

The Shape of Gesture – Alexandra Harley solo
21 May – 14 June

The artist says: Rather than pursuing sculpture’s monolithic authority, I am drawn to rhythmic motion, negative space, and precarious balance. Unease and tension are deliberately embodied — forms lean, hover, and press against equilibrium, poised on the threshold between stability and collapse. The resulting st9ructures are composite, dialogic, and relational, offering shifting readings from multiple viewpoints.
All artworks are available for purchase. Please contact the gallery for enquiries.

28 June 10-11am Looking for fun activities for children during Kensington and Chelsea Art Week? Join us for a creative, ...
27/05/2026

28 June 10-11am
Looking for fun activities for children during Kensington and Chelsea Art Week?
Join us for a creative, sculpting workshop where children can learn how to make miniature food from polymer clay!

From miniature fruit to tiny doughnuts and sweet treats, children will learn sculpting techniques whilst creating their very own miniatures to take home.

Perfect for children aged 6-12, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels and will be led by miniature maker and craft instructor Elizabeth O’Farrelly .ofarrelly (our current Artist in Residence).
Book tickets on Eventbrite - (link in bio)

The Shape of Gesture – Alexandra Harley 21 May – 14 JuneVisit us to experience this wonderful show in person!All artwor...
27/05/2026

The Shape of Gesture – Alexandra Harley
21 May – 14 June

Visit us to experience this wonderful show in person!
All artworks are available for purchase. Please contact us for enquiries.

BRENTFORD OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND! The Muse Gallery Projects presents XYZ BRENTFORD OPEN STUDIOS We are opening the doors t...
22/05/2026

BRENTFORD OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND!

The Muse Gallery Projects presents XYZ BRENTFORD OPEN STUDIOS

We are opening the doors to our creative space at Max Factor House and we’d love to welcome you in!
Come explore the studio, see works in progress, and chat about all things art—right by the river!

Location: Maxfactor House (The Waterman’s Building), High Street, Brentford (Right by Kew Bridge).
When:
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Art Bus Tour
Join us on Sunday May 24th for a full day of creative discovery. Start your Sunday afternoon at the Muse Gallery (269 Portobello Road, W11 1LR) to explore our current exhibitions before we head west.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: View Alexandra Harley’s solo exhibition, The Shape of Gesture, and visit our Studio Residents: Jun Shya and Elizabeth O’Farrelly to see their latest works in progress.
12:00 PM: Our iconic Double-Decker Bus departs from The Muse for a trip to XYZ Open Studios, Brentford.
Once in Brentford, you’ll get a rare glimpse behind the scenes - works in progress, candid conversations, and the unique rhythm of the studio. You will be able to buy artworks straight from artists’s studios.
Participating Artists: Catriona Robertson , Michael Henley, Matthew Dardart, Tom Georgeson, Ryszard Rybicki, Melissa Magg, Lukas Leisinger, Gosia Łapsa-Malawska, Adam Zoltowski, Wendy Mackenzie, Kim Brown, Coral Churchill, Margarita Franceska Loze, Kal Watrobski, Mary O’Shea, Svetlana Atlavina, Dalia Zermon, Kevin Koekkoek, Michael Speechley

Getting Here:
few minutes walk from Kew Bridge Station
Served by the 65, 237, 267, and 391 buses

Important: To ensure everyone has a great experience, booking is required. Please book via the Eventbrite link in bio!

Inspiring conversations during yesterday’s silent crit with our current artists-in-residence.Huge thank you to our invit...
22/05/2026

Inspiring conversations during yesterday’s silent crit with our current artists-in-residence.

Huge thank you to our invited guest critics, Cezary Bednarski, Alexandra Harley, and Lukas Leisinger for sharing their time and insights!

artists: , .ofarrelly, ,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing PV last night! Some of the works are still available to buy! Come an...
22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing PV last night!
Some of the works are still available to buy!

Come and see the stunning work by Alexandra Harley in her exhibition, Shape of Gesture. The show runs until June 14th.
Join us this weekend:
Meet the Artist: This Sunday at 12:00 PM.

Art Bus Tour: Join the tour to visit The Muse Projects: Brentford Open Studios .

Join us tomorrow for the opening of The Shape of Gesture, a solo exhibition by Alexandra Harley ✨PV: 21 May, 6–9pmExhib...
20/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for the opening of The Shape of Gesture, a solo exhibition by Alexandra Harley ✨
PV: 21 May, 6–9pm
Exhibition dates
21 May – 14 June
Alexandra’s sculptural practice explores motion, animation, and flux through carefully balanced forms. Although the works are not kinetic, they capture a sense of movement through the dynamic relationship between multiple elements.
We look forward to welcoming you to the opening tonight.
All artworks will be available for purchase. Please contact the gallery for enquiries.

Naira Mushtaq Exhibiting alongside Christos Tsimaris and Michalis Karaiskos in ‘Vanished Memories’23 April – 17 MayNa...
14/05/2026

Naira Mushtaq
Exhibiting alongside Christos Tsimaris and Michalis Karaiskos in ‘Vanished Memories’

23 April – 17 May

Naira Mushtaq’s practice explores history, memory, and social commentary. Her work reflects on how memories change over time — evolving, fading, and reshaping themselves until we are left with fragments of truth.
Drawing on personal and collective histories, often connected to her home country of Pakistan, her paintings examine how narratives are formed and remembered. Through layered imagery and references to photographs and archival material, she considers memory as a fragile and shifting record.
Her work also reflects on themes of displacement, longing, and the ways power can shape what is remembered and what is erased.

All artworks from the exhibition are available for purchase. Please contact the gallery for enquiries.

Opening next week: 21 May, 6-9pm Shape of Gesture, a solo exhibition by Alexandra Harley 21 May – 14 June This colle...
13/05/2026

Opening next week: 21 May, 6-9pm Shape of Gesture, a solo exhibition by Alexandra Harley
21 May – 14 June

This collection of bronze sculptures grows from Alexandra’s process of working in wax for the foundry. The transformation from soft wax to solid bronze reflects her interest in capturing movement and energy in permanent form. Although the works are not kinetic, they explore motion through the relationship between multiple elements. Forms lean, balance, and interact, creating a sense of tension and suspended animation — as if a fleeting moment has been held in time. Rather than solid, monolithic structures, the sculptures are built from shifting parts in dialogue, exploring rhythm, balance, and the fragile edge between stability and collapse.

All artworks will be available for purchase. Please contact the gallery for early enquiries.

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