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Illustrationcupboard Gallery is a unique central London art gallery based in the world-famous art district of St James's, representing the most distinguished contemporary book illustrators from around the world. Established in 1995 it has presented a continuous schedule of events including single artist's exhibitions, themed events and the much-loved annual winter exhibition. Other projects have included working with municipal hospitals, public art galleries and museums as well as a series of exhibitions at national festivals such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Cheltenham Literary Festival and the Bath Literary Festival. There have also been international events such as the recent year-long travelling exhibition which toured Australia and Tasmania and the recent group exhibition in Hong Kong, highlighting the gallery's growing connection with Asia. Founder John Huddy first studied art history at school and went on to gain an MA (Hons) in History of Art at St Andrew’s University. He subsequently worked at auctioneers Christie's in St James’s, London, where he extended an interest in old master drawings and paintings. However it was his close family connection with publishing that sparked his appreciation of the outstanding range and quality of the books he had grown up with. As a child he had met many leading authors and artists many of whem are now well represented by the gallery. The enterprise now encompasses other services including a specialist bookshop offering signed and first editions, as well as hand-made, out-of-print and limited-edition books by private presses. John has also offered advice to a number of estates and leading author/artists on the management of their artwork with a view a future to their future, as well as producing a number of significant valuations. "I started Illustrationcupboard in the spare bedroom of my sister’s flat in 1995 when there was little interest in collecting contemporary book illustration artwork. Twelve years on I am pleased to regularly show the finest artwork in this field to a broad audience from our art gallery in St James’s, central London. Many of the artists in this exhibition are award-winning illustrators with international reputations, whose books sell throughout the world. I often think how lucky I am to have the opportunity to see this original work when so many thousands of others see only the printed page." In 2006 Illustrationcupboard Gallery expanded to join forces with Marjacq, the entertainment rights agency. Jacqui Lyons of Marjacq has brought extensive experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to this vibrant, friendly and inspiring enterprise .Illustrationcupboard Gallery provides a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire original artwork by many best-selling and internationally acclaimed artists, as well as the chance to purchase signed books and short-run giclee editions.

Artists represented by Illustrationcupboard Gallery include amongst their extensive list: Shirley Hughes OBE, David McKee, Angela Barrett, Jan Pienkowski, Nick Park, Robert Ingpen, Lisbeth Zwerger, John Lawrence, John Vernon Lord, Jill Murphy, Dick Bruna, Emma Chichester Clark, Lauren Child, Roger Hargreaves, John Howe, Anita Jeram, Judith Kerr, Satoshi Kitamura, Anita Lobel, Dave McKean, Kevin O'Neill, Neil Packer, Jane Ray, Shaun Tan, Brian Wildsmith, Chris Wormell,and many others.

'''Illustrationcupboard Gallery 22 Bury St, London, St. James's London SW1Y 6AL Tel: +44 (0)207 976 1727 www.illustrationcupboard.com '''