Private & Public Gallery

18/05/2026

Thanks to everybody who attended Friday’s opening with works by Isabelle Delvallee and Claude Cahun.

The exhibition is now open 12-6pm daily and is closed Sundays and runs until 5th June.

Go to privateandpublic.com for the full exhibition catalogue, film and press release.

09/05/2026

Earlier in the week with the careful assistance of we made a short film with the artist and photographer .delvallee ahead of installing her debut solo exhibition at

This is a cut down 1 minute edit from the longer version of the film which is available to view by visiting privateandpublic.com

In it the artist reflects upon the origins of photography in this the bicentennial year since its invention in 1826 and also talks about the historical influences on her work and the techniques she deploys to produce such beautiful and fascinating imagery.

The exhibition opens on Friday 15th May from 5-8pm for a preview evening and drinks reception and everyone is welcome.

06/05/2026

Did you know that 2026 is photography's 200th birthday?

In 1826 the French inventor Joseph Nicephore Niepce created the first permanent photograph using a process known as Heliography with his image 'View from a Window at Le Gras' and this important milestone highlights how profoundly photography has shaped modern life, artistically, scientifically, culturally, politically and socially.

To celebrate this auspicious date l am delighted to present 17 new pieces by the outstanding contemporary French artist and photographer Isabelle Delvallée whose work uses traditional techniques through the use of Gum Bichromate printing - a very early process inherited from Pictorialism.

The exhibition is staged across 2 contrasting gallery spaces set into light and darkness using ultraviolet rays to create a stunning visual impression.

The exhibition also showcases works by the 20th century French surrealist photographer Claude Cahun and in stark contrast to previous exhibitions our focus is not on how she became a standard bearer for the LGBTQ+ community but how the technical printing processes she deployed place Cahun as a master of transformation.

Visually rich, dramatically presented and historically relevant this museum quality exhibition is a must see for anybody with an interest in the parallel and modern overlapping histories of art and photography.

Thanks to Jersey Heritage for the loan of the Claude Cahun prints and I sincerely hope you will save the date and join us for what promises to be a truly groundbreaking exhibition.

17/04/2026

14/04/2026

I've long been a fan of the totally unique for its excellent food and charming service so it was a great pleasure to collaborate with the patron Alan Winch in placing dozens of new artworks by local artists .je .wynn which are available to purchase through

All of the works on display have been inspired by Jersey's South East coastline and in some cases even made with found materials from this natural playground where one of the largest tidal ranges in the world continuously changes the island's landscape - almost doubling in size twice a day.

Menu card inserts will tell you all about the artists exhibiting and a full list of all the works on display with prices and purchasing details are available from the wonderful staff.

Unique paintings, limited edition prints, I-pad drawings and ceramics have enlivened the restaurant interior so if you're thinking about booking lunch for a special occasion you should check it out.

The restaurant is closed Monday's and Tuesday's but is open from 12-7pm every other day.

31/03/2026

Thanks to everybody who came to the preview evening and drinks reception for 'In No Small Measures' on Friday and especially to all the artists for their hard work and creative endeavours.

Thanks also to the many collectors who acquired a new work for their homes.

Here's a short film by which gives you a flavour of the evening and the new displays which are now viewable at our Sommerville House gallery spaces in Phillips Street, St. Helier.

Please come and pay us a visit to view this beautiful exhibition of small paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures which accommodate a wide range of tastes, take up little wall space and are truly affordable.
Our opening times are 12-6pm Tuesday to Friday and 11am-2pm
Saturdays. We are closed Sunday and Monday.
The exhibition runs until 17th April and click on the link in bio to review the online exhibition catalogue.

28/03/2026

Many thanks to everybody who attended the preview evening of 'In No Small Measures' last night and especially those who acquired a small work for their collections.

Also thanks to Harpers Catering for the excellent canapés which really were next level. If you have an event coming up then I highly recommend Simon and his very professional team.

If you would like to see this exquisite little show that contains a great many gems we are open from Tuesday to Friday from 12-6pm and Saturday's from 11am-2pm until 17th April.

To review the exhibition catalogue go to privateandpublic.com

And lastly thanks to the wonderful artists who have contributed so much time and creative energy to making this exhibition look fantastic.

17/03/2026

Save the date - Friday 27th March from 5-8pm

06/12/2025

Thanks to everybody who braved the elements last night for the opening of our Christmas exhibition.

The gallery is now open weekdays from 12-6pm and Saturdays from 10am-3pm until 23rd December

05/12/2025

Money raised through the sale of this extraordinary collage will assist four local disability charities.