The Discerning Eye - exhibition archive

Each selected section is hung separately so that there may be a distinct identity with its combination of established and less established or even unknown artists.

The Discerning Eye has one limitation and that is size. The effect is twofold. By showing only small pieces, more artists have the chance to exhibit, and works are small enough to be bought, carried back under arm and hung in any home or office space. Each selector is asked to pick over half of his selection from less established names. The Discerning Eye New Discovery Art Prizes are for these artists, and they are chosen by joint decision of the six selectors. Prize winners and past prize winners are invited to show other examples of their work during the exhibition in adjacent galleries. Some have rejoiced in considerable success in their subsequent careers and their works have become an important part of private and public collections.

The Discerning Eye is here to encourage the public to develop confidence and trust in its own judgment. This is, after all, what is meant when we say, "so-and-so's got a good eye".

Don't open the catalogue straight away.
Use your eye first.

The author of the introduction was not identified

organisation

directors
Michael Reynolds, RP RBA Rome Scholar
Ian Laing ~ Caroline Laing
Jeremy Mogford ~ Hilary Mogford

exhibition director
Annabel Elton

exhibition and sponsorship coordinator
Sheridan McLardy

sponsorship

HSBC Investment Bank plc
is an award winner under the Pairing Scheme (the National Heritage Arts Sponsorship Scheme) for its support of The Discerning Eye. The Pairing Scheme is a Government Scheme managed by ABSA (Association for Business Sponsorship of the Arts)

Browns Restaurant & Bar
has enjoyed sponsoring The Discerning Eye and is open every day at three locations in the capital

12Acknowledgements 3Prizes & Supporters 4Derek Hill 5Leslie Worth 6William Boyd 7Jonathan Watkins 8Martin Gayford 9William Packer >Next page