Iconic Victorian painting has been in the same family since it was exhibited to great acclaim at the Royal Academy in 1883 and acquired by a celebrated entrepreneur New research sheds lights on the evolution of this 19th century masterpiece For the first time since its original purchase in 1883, The Private View at…
Opening on 27 April at Moncrieff – Bray Gallery, Sussex, the Spring Exhibition looks at the work of two artists and explores the relationship between drawing and sculpture. Bringing together exquisite wood carvings, relief prints and paintings on wood by Jilly Sutton with stunning sculptures, charcoal drawings and monoprints by Helen Denerley, the exhibition will…
Opening in March 2019, Raymond Booth 1929 – 2015: Detailing Nature will combine exquisite paintings and studies to tell the little-known story of one of Britain’s most accomplished botanical, wildlife and natural history artists. The exhibition includes artworks uncovered by long-time friend, Peyton Skipwith – found when clearing Booth’s studio after his death – now…
CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES ZMMA Objective: To work with architects ZMMA to maximise exposure for their restoration and remodelling of Watts Gallery. Results: Our campaign generated extensive media coverage across national and regional titles. The project went on to win many awards, including RIBA, RICS, Civic Trust, Museums & Heritage, and it reached the shortlist of…
BUSINESS &TECHNOLOGY THE SKIN & LASER CLINIC Objective: To launch the Woking-based business and ensure an ongoing regular media presence. Results: A steady stream of coverage is valued at over 10 times the client’s PR spend. “We have been lucky enough to have Vanessa on board right from the start of our business, and a…
CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THE MAAS GALLERY Having worked with The Maas Gallery to raise awareness of an exhibition of paintings by contemporary artist Sarah Adams in 2011, we were delighted to be invited back for Adams’ next exhibition at The Maas Gallery in 2013. A highlight of the 2013 media campaign was securing an…
CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THE LIGHTBOX Objective: To raise awareness of the exhibition Essential Accessories: Handbags & Heels in the national media. Results: Extensive coverage was achieved for the exhibition including: Marie Claire, She, House & Garden, The World of Interiors, Yours, Period Living, Diva, GT as well as a 7 minute interview on Radio…
CULTURE & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THE ART OF BEDLAM: RICHARD DADD The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd, at Watts Gallery (summer 2015) was the first major exhibition in more than 40 years to explore the life and career of Richard Dadd (1817 – 1886), one of the most fascinating artists of the Victorian era. The exhibition…
BUSINESS &TECHNOLOGY MIDPOINT Objective: To generate media coverage to launch Midpoint.com – an online peer to peer foreign exchange and international payments platform. Results: Within a week, Wigwam secured coverage in the FT, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg and stimulated user registrations. High level coverage has been used on the website and in marketing…
SPORT & LEISURE JUST-JHOOM! Objective: To raise the profile of Just Jhoom! as the UK’s leading Bollywood dance fitness organisation. Results: Following an intensive media relations campaign, Wigwam secured coverage for Just Jhoom! to be featured on ITV’s Daybreak in a feature with Denise van Outen about the top 5 exercise trends in the UK. This…