A Strong Sweet Smell of Incense, Pace Gallery
Pace Gallery exhibition looks back at the swinging arts scene of 60s London and the career of art dealer Robert Fraser
Portrait of Robert Fraser by Jean-Michel Basquiat
The latest Pace Gallery exhibition, A Strong Sweet Smell of Incense is inspired by the illustrious career of London art dealer Robert Fraser, or ‘Groovy Bob’ as he was known in the 60s art world.
Who was Robert Fraser?
Robert Fraser is known as the man handcuffed to Mick Jagger in that iconic newspaper image, when the Rolling Stones front man was arrested in 1967. But Fraser was best known as a celebrated gallery owner, showing renowned American and European contemporary artists through the 1960s and 80s.
Pace Gallery exhibition
This exhibition, curated by Fraser’s friend, artist Brian Clarke, steers clear of academia and captures the flamboyant character of the art dealer, and the dynamism of his gallery programme. It’s more an intimate celebration than a formal revision that celebrates the career of Fraser as an art pioneer and revels in the London arts scene of the 1960s. Look out for works by contemporary artists who passed through the halls of Robert Fraser’s gallery, including Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hamilton, Jean Dubuffet, Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol.
Who was Robert Fraser?
Robert Fraser is known as the man handcuffed to Mick Jagger in that iconic newspaper image, when the Rolling Stones front man was arrested in 1967. But Fraser was best known as a celebrated gallery owner, showing renowned American and European contemporary artists through the 1960s and 80s.
Pace Gallery exhibition
This exhibition, curated by Fraser’s friend, artist Brian Clarke, steers clear of academia and captures the flamboyant character of the art dealer, and the dynamism of his gallery programme. It’s more an intimate celebration than a formal revision that celebrates the career of Fraser as an art pioneer and revels in the London arts scene of the 1960s. Look out for works by contemporary artists who passed through the halls of Robert Fraser’s gallery, including Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hamilton, Jean Dubuffet, Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol.
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| What | A Strong Sweet Smell of Incense, Pace Gallery |
| Where | Pace Gallery, 6 Burlington Gardens , London, W1S 3ET | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Green Park (underground) |
| When |
06 Feb 15 – 28 Mar 15, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Price | £Free |
| Website | Click here for more details |