There is really something to be said for seeing art within the intimate environment of a home. As much as I love a white cube gallery — its’ starkness and simplicity, a neutral palate to truly feature the art — works take on a completely different life when they are in an actual house. And it’s quite special to experience this, especially if you are looking to buy, as it’s good to know for certain if a piece will work within the context of a home.
This is precisely why I find Siegfried Contemporary, a by-appointment-only Notting Hill gallery (and private home to owner, Andreas Siegfried), so special. Attending an art opening there means toasting your date in someone’s living room, munching on olives in their kitchen, which overlooks a charming garden, and watching art live and breathe on the walls of a truly personal space.
Currently showing at Siegfried is ‘Strange I’ve seen that face before…‘ a two-person exhibition with works by Caroline Achaintre and Anne Roger Lacan that explore human psychology and the idea of multiple existences of oneself. Stepping into the private view Thursday last felt much more like entering a magnificently decorated townhouse for a weeknight cocktail party than walking into a gallery show. The art fits so well in the space that it seems almost like an integral part of the interior design.
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