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ON VIEW NEXT: The Graduate Art Show 2026

It's almost here – our latest selection of work by new art graduates from across the UK, and this year from Europe.

Previewing Thursday 22 October at 6pm – join us!

Open from 10am on Friday 23 October. taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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Saturday 17 October is the closing day of our solo exhibition by Peter Lynch, as if something might be expected of me.

We've enjoyed bringing this outstanding body of work to you over the past few weeks. Thanks to Peter for the close collaboration and to everyone who has visited so far.

If you can make it tomorrow, we'd love to see you.

Image shows (foreground):

as if something might be expected of me (2026)
Acrylic on linen
56 x 40.5cm

We'll be closed from 5pm on Saturday 17 October while we install The Graduate Art Show 2026. That is previewing from 6pm on Thursday 22 October – join us if you can – and then fully open from 10am on Friday 23 October.

See you then! taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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We are now in the final week of Peter Lynch's fantastic solo exhibition.

Showcasing the two main concerns of Peter's practice – enlarged monoprints of original watercolour paintings and densely layered monochrome paintings – it's a great introduction to Peter's work if it's new to you.

These monoprints start out as paintings at A4 or A3. Peter is seeking to make a gesture without engaging the whole body, hence the starting scale. The painting is then scanned and enlarged, which as well as creating a more confrontational scale draws out interesting artefacts in the original e.g. a contrast in the paper texture between the original paper and the paper used for the print as well as showing how strongly the extent of the brush contains the paint, with no bleed at all beyond the outermost bristle; both have the effect of seeming to make the painted gesture appear in relief to some extent.

Image shows L – R:

Trabert I 15.02.26 (2026) and Trabert IV 15.02.26 (2026
Both 119 x 87cm
Unique
Signed on reverse

Peter Lynch | as if something might be expected of me
15 Sep – 17 Oct

More details and works listing at vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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6 days ago

ON VIEW NEXT

We're getting ready to bring you The Graduate Art Show 2026.

For the fifth presentation of this exciting show in the gallery we have works by new graduates from schools across the UK and this time in Europe, including the Royal College of Art, Goldsmiths, Central Saint Martins, UCA, Falmouth University, the Académie des beaux-arts and the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence.

Disciplines on show include painting, printmaking, ceramics, installation and photography.

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Graduate Art Show 2026
23 Oct – 21 Nov

Photo © Mehdi Azzouz, Académie des beaux-arts taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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9 days ago

Our current exhibition by Peter Lynch enters its penultimate weekend tomorrow and then its final week.

It is a calm, compelling and considered show which brings together Peter's monoprints and densely layered monochrome paintings.

Pay us a visit if you can in the coming week or check out the works on our website.

Peter Lynch | as if something might be expected of me
15 Sep – 17 Oct

More details, works listing and artist interview at vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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10 days ago

Sincere thanks to David Mankin for coming to the gallery yesterday to give two fascinating talks.

These events marked the start of David's nationwide tour to coincide with the launch of his second book, Language of Paint.

It's always such a pleasure to talk to David about his work. Thanks to everyone who came along.

David's beautiful new book is available in the gallery and a selection of his paintings is also available to view here and on our website. taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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It was a pleasure to welcome Peter Lynch back to the gallery for a talk to accompany his solo exhibition, as if something might be expected of me.

Thanks to Peter for being so interesting, candid and entertaining, and to everyone who came along and got involved.

The exhibition continues in the gallery and online until 17 October.

Photo @jojo_surman taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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12 days ago

Where does the body end and the land begin ?

Bodies of Land and Water

26.11.26 at @thevannergallery

email: hello@vannergallery.com for information.

#bodiesoflandandwater #davidshillinglaw #vannergallery taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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16 days ago

Peter Lynch's paintings are densely layered and richly textured, and it's perhaps this aspect of their making we encounter and process first. But we shouldn't overlook the vital role colour plays in their creation.

From the very beginning of the mixing of paint, Peter is corroding colour, fighting against the primaries. The resulting colours are idiosyncratic and are an essential part of the work. Each painting appears to comprise of only one colour across the picture plane, with no subject, the colour to some extent becoming the subject.

Image foreground shows:

Luka IV (2026)
Acrylic on linen
56 x 40.5cm
Signed, titled and dated on reverse

Read more about Peter's approach to colour in an interview by Elissa Goldstone – see link in bio.

Peter Lynch | as if something might be expected of me
15 Sep – 17 Oct

More details at vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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18 days ago

Peter Lynch's solo exhibition continues in the gallery.

Combining Peter's paintings and monoprints, it's a comprehensive overview of his practice today.

If you'd like to know more about Peter and his work, we have two great options:

1: Peter will be in the gallery at 6pm on Tuesday 6 October, where he'll be in conversation for around an hour, with time for Q&A – send us a DM to book your free place

2: Download a fascinating interview with Peter conducted by Elissa Goldstone – see link in bio

In image foreground:

Luka III (2025)
Acrylic on linen
40 x 30.5cm

Peter Lynch | as if something might be expected of me
15 Sep – 17 Oct

More details at vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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20 days ago

Peter Lynch | In Conversation
6 – 7pm | Tuesday 6 October

We're delighted to welcome Peter Lynch back to the gallery for a talk to accompany his solo exhibition, as if something might be expected of me.

The exhibition presents both sides of Peter's practice – enlarged monoprints of watercolour originals and his characteristic densely layered paintings – so we will explore both those concerns as well as Peter's wider inspiration and practice.

Places are free – to reserve yours please email hello@vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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23 days ago

Peter Lynch's paintings are built up layer by layer and most often finished with his characteristic finger mark gestures. Here, the light plays across the front of the work, showing the painstakingly produced surface texture and the resolving, excavating matrix.

Peter's solo exhibition, as if something might be expected of me, is on view in the gallery now.

Image shows:

fails as it must always fail (2026)
Acrylic on linen
34.5 x 45.5cm
Signed, titled and dated on reverse

Peter Lynch | as if something might be expected of me
15 Sep – 17 Oct

Details and works listing at vannergallery.com taken in The Vanner Gallery by @thevannergallery

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