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He allows the
visual effect of the
matter to
dominate,
prioritising
aesthetic
perception and
emotion. The
works are rich in
texture, with harsh
surfaces. His
process often
involves both
accumulation and
subtraction,
generating rough
surfaces where
Arcadia
Acrylic on canvas, 60x70cm traces of
construction and
‘AGAINST INTERPRETATION’: SOLO
erasure remain visible, revealing a visual
EXHIBITION BY GIAMPIERO NANNI
trace of gesture and time, and coexist
54 The Gallery is currently presenting with flashes of metallic gold, bronze, or
a body of work by Giampiero Nanni,
anthracite, creating dynamic contrasts
blending material experimentation with
that evoke both light and decay.
expressive immediacy – avoiding
The exhibition will also feature one of
obsessive decoding, in favour of tactile
Nanni’s recent paintings, ‘Garimpeiro’,
intensity and silent tension.
selected by the Royal Society of British
His painting is influenced by Abstract Artists for inclusion in its 2025 Annual
Expressionism, Art Informel and Arte
Exhibition.
Povera, with a healthy obsession for
Against Interpretation will be at
masters like Antoni Tàpies and Anselm
54 The Gallery from 30 June – 6 July.
Kiefer.
The exhibition opens from 10.30 –
The title of the exhibition, ‘Against
21.00 every day, with a slightly shorter
Interpretation’ is borrowed from Susan
day on Sunday of 11.00 – 14.00.
Sontag’s influential 1964 essay, in which
she challenged the dominance of
interpretative criticism, calling instead for
an art experience grounded in sensorybased direct perception, and emotional
impact. In this spirit, Nanni’s paintings do
not ask to be decoded, rather to be felt.
Their impression lies not in hidden
representation but in their visible weight,
their chromatic tensions, and the effect of
rich matter and layered surfaces.
Working with plaster, colour and
residual material, Nanni forms
composite structures on canvas, that
reveal his inner debate between present
and past, between hope and nostalgia,
yet deliberately avoiding the imposition
of overt narratives, messages, or codes. Garimpeiro. Acrylic on canvas, 122x91
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Covent Garden brings the best of
summer sport in one unforgettable openair season.
Wimbledon will once again be
screened live on Covent Garden’s East
Piazza, bringing the buzz of Centre Court
right into the heart of London.
From Monday 30 June to Sunday 13
July, visitors can enjoy free, daily openair coverage of the tournament. No
tickets needed, just sunshine,
deckchairs, and world class tennis.
To complete the experience, Covent
Garden will be serving up classic British
summer refreshments: strawberries and
cream, buttery hot dogs, Godfrey’s
Strawberries & Cream popcorn, ice
creams, pick ’n’ mix sweets, and a
refreshing glass of chilled PIMM’S.
And if you’re feeling inspired to dress
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King Street to browse their official
Wimbledon collection. For a closer look
at the tournament’s heritage, drop
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House Arcade, home to Rolex,
Wimbledon’s official timekeeper since
1978.
Wimbledon is just one part
of Summer on the Big Screen, with a full
line-up of unmissable live moments
playing out in Covent Garden’s East
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