Last Thursday I went to see the
ING Discerning Eye Exhibition
at the
Mall Galleries – on my four art exhibitions on one day extravaganza! (The feet have told me not to do it again!)
The event celebrates a wide range of art media, from print to
sculptures, from all regions across the UK. The exhibition celebrates small works, and so entries must have a
maximum height of 50cm including framework
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| Three different exhibits of the six which make up the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition 2025 |
I’ve been covering the ING Discerning Eye exhibition since 2007 and every year
it’s a pleasure to see the huge range of small artworks hanging in the three
galleries.
This year the open entry has been impressive and very big and you’ll never
ever see as much artwork in these galleries as you will in this exhibition!
Below you can find out about:
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The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition – and why it is different from any other
exhibition you will ever see - The Six Exhibitions – by six different selectors
- how to see the exhibition
About ING Discerning Eye Exhibition
All works must be within the maximum size limit of 50cm including frame.
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a reputable backer
The Discerning Eye is a
visual arts focused educational charity. Its principal activity is to hold
a rather unique annual exhibition -
the exhibition is sponsored by
ING Bank. Hence it is known as the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition. -
offers prizes – including the ING Purchase Prize, worth £5,000.
Awards will be given out to the winners in a prize giving at the start of
the exhibition. - been running since 1999.
- ALL the artwork is small
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the six selectors change every year AND each selector curates their
own exhibition. In effect, there are six small exhibitions across the three galleries
at the Mall Galleries by: - two artists –
- two curators
- two collectors
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The selectors are solely responsible for their own selection;
selection is not by committee. - Selectors can also invite artists to exhibit
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The balance of their exhibit comes from selecting artwork via the open
entry AND
the selectors must choose at least 33% of their section from the open
submission.
understanding that
if you are going to call something an open exhibition, then you need to
have a very significant proportion from the open entry. (ASA regulation | The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional
Marketing (CAP Code) etc.) They got the point – they cannot be misleading!
- I intially suggested two thirds member / one third open
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most are now near 50:50 – which has been a shot in the arm for all those
with aging members who’d like to be able to paint less and need new
members!
competition – and still need to address this.
More than 730 artworks by 529 artists have been selected from a staggering
6,500 entries, reflecting the breadth and vibrancy of contemporary British
art.
Members Preview
I attended a Members Preview – which is a new venture by the Mall
Galleries – and one which I very much hope will be repeated. READ MORE……>>
