1999 SELECTORS   

Tom Coates 
Justin Mortimer 

Lionel Blair 
The Lady Patten 

A S Byatt 
Charlotte Mullins 

The Mall Galleries
London
Sponsored by
Charterhouse Securities 
 

The Discerning Eye is an unusual organisation - if organisation is not too formal a description of what is, in essence, an annual art exhibition. Although this is my second year as Chairman, I confess that I have only just begun to grasp the true nature of the event itself, and of the many and varied activities surrounding it.

The Discerning Eye is an educational charity, established some ten years ago, to encourage a wider understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, and to stimulate debate about the place and purpose of art in our society, and the contribution each one of us can make to its development.The exhibition offers what I believe to be a unique opportunity for people to look at - and purchase - art work selected both from open submissions, and also representing the personal choice of the artists, art critics and collectors who make up our distinguished panel of selectors. We are grateful for the judgement and commitment demonstrated by this year's panel. You can read about their views elsewhere in the catalogue.

I cannot end this brief foreword without giving my thanks to the many other people whose hard work throughout the year, contributes so much to the success of The Discerning Eye. To our Chief Executive Tony Humphreys who calmly and efficiently co-ordinates the work. To the directors and staff of Parker Harris, for their unfailing professionalism and enthusiasm. To the Mall Galleries for their skilled support.

The exhibition you will have the pleasure of viewing simply would not be possible without the financial support of Charterhouse Securities, and the welcome contribution from Arts & Business.

John Caine MBE Chairman

organisation

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directors
John Caine MBE (Chairman)
Tony Humphreys (Chief Executive)
Gillian Thalassinos

exhibition organisers
Parker Harris & Company
 

exhibition

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main sponsor
Charterhouse Securities
an award winner under the Pairing Scheme
(National Heritage Arts Sponsorship Scheme)

The Discerning Eye Debate 1999
"Saleability v Integrity"
Monday 22 November - 1pm

 

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