Gallery 286

What a charming environment for showing art! I had come across Gallery 286 by chance and a visit to this private exhibition space in Earls Court has been the highlight of the year so far.
I had only recently come across the term «ego-​seum» and while I dislike the word itself I just love the idea of collectors opening their homes to fellow art lovers. Gallery 286 has a lovely old-​fashioned museum feel to it which provides a lovely backdrop for the art on display.
I was fascinated with the current «Light Art» show which includes mind-​blowing kinetic works by Andrew Ryder in the main reception room and a selection of holograms in the downstairs gallery — the main consignment of works by Dora Tass and August Muth was delayed in customs, but the selection of pieces from Jonathan Ross’s (no, not Wossy) personal collection were equally fascinating.
I was particularly lucky to get a chance to chat to both the host and a couple of artists — a truly enlightening evening.