'Biennale Veghel' 2018

a mesh figurine of a female body semi-transparent blacka hanging sculpture depicting a transparent torso

Invitation to art fair Beinnale Veghel 2018 with dates and logo

30 Nov - 16 Dec 2018
Koekbouw
(Verlengde Noordkade 10-12) in Veghel, The Netherlands
Van Loon Galleries
Taking place on the north quay in Veghel, this is an experience exhibition with special art and lighting. From paintings to sculptures and from photography to glass sculptures. A unique world; exclusive, grand and compelling. is a unique international art exhibition not to be missed presenting my sculpture and altogether more than 40 artists. For more information visit vanloongalleries.com
Opening times: Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 am to 17:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm or by appointment, sculpture garden with free entrance.


Fine Art Sails at 'Barcolana' and 'XI Veleziana' 2018

Barcolana / Veneziana 2018
October and November, Trieste and Venice, Italy


Sails design by International artists in fron of St Marco, Venice

Michael Ross whose inspired idea created Fine Art Sails continues his global adventure, this time in Italy: Sails designed by International artists were featured at the incredible 'Barcolana Regatta’ in Trieste with participation from some high level sailors, supporting the Andrew Simpson Foundation. The sails were sailing to Venice the following weekend as a display for the yacht club 'Compagnia della Vela' 2018. Over 200 boats invaded the San Marco Basin together with Fine Art and the traditional sails. The award ceremony in San Giorgio takes place Saturday, 24th November. More info in facebook.
'An Eye for the Buoys' - the hand-painted iconic art sail, is based on my steel panel sculpture portrait 'EVE'.
Sails of the artists are featured in this Cowes Yachting article. (photo credit: Fabio Taccola and Pierpaolo Lanfrancotti).x


Large sails designed by International artists in Venice 2018





'Arte Padova' 2018

Logo for Art Fair in Padova
Arte Padova 2018
16-19 November
29a Mostra mercato d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea with Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy, presenting a choice of my wire-mesh sculpture.
Below: this image features 'Nuud' - a suspended panel sculpture of a female bust in silver and in bronze colour finish. Find examples of panel sculptures in limited edition here.

Two female torso sculptures in steel suspended and lit to project a semi-transparent shadow

'Contemporary & Co' in Cortina

New in Cortina d'Ampezzo since August 2018:
Contini-Contemporary opened a new gallery Contemporary & Co in Cortina d'Ampezzo this summer, where I was in good company alongside Henry Moore with sculpture 'Cinu', a 90 cm high steelmesh sculpture.

Wire-sculpture of a girl at art gallery in Cortina
Contini Contemporary - new gallery space in Cortina D'Ampezzo

Bel Air Fine Art Galleries 2018

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I am happy to work with Bel Air Fine Art Galleries which are mainly located in France and Switzerland although you can find Bel Air Fine Art Galleries also in London and Miami! The European galleries are
France - Paris, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Aix-en-Provence and Megève
Switzerland - Crans-Montana, Genève, Gstaad and Verbier
Italy - in Venice and Forte del Marmi
so if you're nearby I recommend a visit!
Art exhibition presenting wire-mesh sculpture and x-ray photograpy

Bel Air Fine Art, Crans-Montana, Rue du Prado - with X-Ray art by Nick Veasey

Bel Air Fine Art Knokke presents wire-mesh sculpture by David Begbie
Bel Air Fine Art, Knokke, 283 Kustlaan

'Art Verona' 2018

Invitation Art Verona 2018 with artist list and opening times


'Art Verona' opening times: Friday 12th October Preview - by invitation only.
Saturday/Sunday 13th and 14th October from 11am to 7:30pm
Monday 15th October from 10am to 2 pm.

Art fair booth with painting, photography and contemporary sculpture at Verona 2018
Contini Contemporary at art fair Art Verona 2018



'Beautiful People' 2018

09 June - 24 June 2018
Mariakerk in Vught, gallery and gardens, The Netherlands
Van Loon Galleries

David Begbie's mesh sculptures at Van Loon Exhibition 2018


Van Loon Galleries will be organising Beautiful People Exposition 2018 from Thursday 7 June to Sunday 24 June in the Mariakerk in Vught.
During 17 days the Mariakerk will be transformed into a beautiful exhibition space with the theme; the human bod. A unique atmosphere will be created through decor, light and sound. The gallery and garden are also involved in this exhibition.
Wijnstra Catering will ensure the culinary interpretation of the event. Visitors can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with cake, lunch, dinner or just a nice drink.
More info: Van Loon Galleries

Rarity Art Gallery Summer 2018 Mykonos

Summer Salon Show 2018

Rarity Gallery, Mykonos, Greece
May to October

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ICONS’ - unique sculpture, a composition of two female torsos in steel-mesh, suspended.

I am happy to exhibit a selection of my wire-mesh art in Mykonos - the summer exhibition at Rarity is a dynamic group presentation of innovative and contemporary art.

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden 2018

From April Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
invites with a selection of my abstract and figurative mesh sculpture
More info at www.hannahpescharsculpture.com. Photos of the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

transparent angel sculpture in tree seen at Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
'SOLN' 2017 angel sculpture at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden by David Begbie

The Private View will happen early June - please contact the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden for an invitation!

'The Unattended Moment' Garden Gallery Exhibition 2018

17 May - 17 Jul 2018
‘The Garden Gallery‘
Rookery Lane, Broughton, Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 8AZ. Tel 01794 301144

"A constant and continuous thread of unique and individual moments comprises a single life.
By a single conscious moment one is enlightened."


Wire-mesh sculpture in bronze in spring garden - photo Garden Gallery 2017sculpture of a Buddha as garden art by David Begbie

Bronze-mesh sculpture ‘TUUSUM‘ and ‘BUDDHA-HEAD 7‘ will be exhibited with the Garden Gallery this summer.

Private View 12 May
Exhibition Opening Times 18 May – 8 July
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11 am – 5 pm, all other times by arrangement.
More info, invitation and brochure: gardengallery.uk.com

'Lucca Art Fair' 2018

18 - 20 May 2018

A selection of my steel-mesh sculptures will be on show in Lucca, Italy with art gallery Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy

Red body sculpture of a girl - Feme by David Begbieandrogynous figure in semi-transparent steel by David Begbiewire-mesh body in blue at Lucca Art Fair
Unique Artworks: Steelmesh sculpture 'Feme', 92cm height, 'Uomo' 2016, an androgynous figure in copper colour finish and ‘Mude S’ 2015, steelmesh, freestanding, 53 cm height

Tickets and more info: luccaartfair.it

'Art Breda' 2018

19 - 22 April
Breda, The Netherlands
Van Loon Galleries

A selection of new sculpture will be exhibited at 'Art Breda' 2018 with Van Loon Galleries, booth 27.
Tickets - Stuur dan een mail naar info@vanloongalleries.com dan zorgen wij dat u kaarten ontvangt.

Art Fair announcement 2018 with images of artworks by David Begbie, Jeff Robb and Rabarama

‘Contempo‘ at Galerie Hegemann, Munich

Galerie Hegemann, Hackenstraße 5, Munich, Germany
02 – 07 Apr 2018

logo art-exhibition Contempo 2018
The exhibition presents a broad spectrum of high-quality international contemporary art works: ‘CONTEMPO‘ features unique sculptures from Scottish sculptor DAVID BEGBIE, Italian artist RABARAMA and Dutch steel sculptor RONALD A. WESTERHUIS which interact dynamically with the expressive paintings from English painter NIGEL COX, Swiss artist FRANK FISCHER and German painter IGOR OLEINIKOV.

See all images of the Opening Night


three sculptures in wire-mesh by sculptor David Begbie
‘IZUS ‘(52 cm height), ‘Chroman‘ (86cm height) and ‘Mude L‘ (157cm height) - steel and bronzemesh sculpture at Galerie Hegemann, Munich

Maddox Gallery, Gstaad, Switzerland

Feb - Mar 2018
For the first time Maddox Gallery in cooperation with art gallery 10 Hanover is presenting a selection of my sculpture at their new art gallery in Gstaad, Switzerland. The gallery just opened end 2017 and it is the fourth Maddox Gallery in Switzerland.

Swiss art gallery exterior in Gstaad 2018Art gallery exhibiting mesh sculpture by artist David Begbie

‘Burns Unbroke - As Ithers See Him‘, Summerhall, Scotland

25 Jan – 10 Mar 2018

Contemporary interpretations of Robert Burns’s appearance by more than 30 artists
funded by Creative Scotland, pilot for a multi-arts festival
with Artruist, Edinburgh - read the press release


Burns Unbroke‘ is a pilot for a contemporary multi-arts festival, exploring new interpretations of the life and work of Robert Burns, supported by Creative Scotland and takes place at Summerhall, arguably the most exciting festival venue in Edinburgh.



Read online article "First Minister expresses pride in Burns Night greeting" 25 Jan 2018:





Robert Burns Portrait in half-transparent steelinvitation to art exhibition in Scotland 2018


The project‘s innovative visual arts programme will feature over 30 visual artists. In addition, the focussed programme of events includes an Alternative Burns Night with spoken word performances with Flint & Pitch and music programmed by Jamie Sutherland of Summer-hall’s Nothing Ever Happens Here live music initiative. Interdisciplinary is at the heart of this project and new synergies will be offered to a diverse audience, providing a unique experience of contemporary interpretations of Scotland’s national bard.

The visual art will be on display in 11 galleries for six weeks, from 25 January – 10 March 2018, with the majority of performance events focussed around the weekend of 27/28 January. One of the exhibitions will be ‘As Ithers See Him‘ – contemporary interpretations of Robert Burns’s appearance. I am delighted to take part exhibiting my contemporary ‘Burns‘ portraits (limited edition). Many thanks to Sheilagh Tennant for inviting me to exhibit.
See more images of steel sculpture ‘Burns‘ on page Panel Sculpture.



‘First Art Fair‘ Amsterdam

17 - 21 Jan 2018
More info: Van Loon Galleries

logo First Art Fair 2018 The Netherlands
figurative semi-transparent sculpture, contemporary art by David Begbie
At the exhibition: 'Sensu', 64 cm height.

‘Arte Fiera Bologna‘ 2018

02-05 Feb 2018
Arte Fiera Bologna 2018
Bologna Fiere, Piazza Costituzione 6, Italy
Booth A85, Pavilion 25 with ContiniArt UK

artefiera-logo for art exibition Bologna
Following the success of last year, ContiniArtUk are excited to announce their participation in the 42nd edition of ArteFiera Bologna. Visit us in hall 25, stand A85 to fully immerse yourself in our exclusive solo project featuring an array of artworks by world-renowned artist Robert Indiana. We will also bring a selection of unique works by talented and celebrated artists, such as Fernando Botero, Andy Warhol, Igor Mitoraj, Omar Hassan, Helidon Xhixha, David Begbie, Ferruccio Gard, Michelangelo Galliani and Renato Meneghetti.

Read also - In Focus: David Begbie – the world’s leading wire mesh sculptor open/download a pdf of 4 pages

‘Arte Fiera‘ Bergamo‘ 2018


13 Jan - 15 Jan
Bergamo -with Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy

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A selection of wire-mesh sculptures will be exhibited at the BAF. Contact Vecchiato Arte for more information and an invitation.

figurative body sculpture exhibited at Bergamo 2018
A selection of wire mesh sculpture: ‘Aspro‘ (87cm height), ‘Wontu‘ (67cm height) and ‘Uumo‘ (52cm height).

Art Exhibition ‘In The Heat of the Night‘

Continuum - expressive glass & contemporary art
Königswinter, Germany
20 Künstler - 60 Werke
03 Dec 2017 - 04 Feb 2018

sculpture in glass and metal plus photography at art gallery Continuum

‘The Seduction of Curves‘

Book cover The Seduction of Curves by Allan McRobie
Book cover The Seduction of Curves and illustration VENII.

I am very impressed by the book ‘The Seduction of Curves‘ – The Lines of Beauty That Connect Mathematics, Art, and the Nude.
Published August 2017 by Allan McRobie with photography by Helena Weightman. (Hardcover, ISBN: 9780691175331).
I was pleased to be invited to contribute with an illustration of VENII 2005.
It is an eclectic book, full of fabulous images to illustrate curves and their fascinating connection to maths and art - maybe a Christmas present idea for art-lovers and maths lovers alike!
Use discount code MCR01 when ordering the book at Princeton University Press at checkout to reduce the price from £27.95 to £20.00.

Red steel sculpture of two nude torsos VENII by artist David Begbie
VENII sculpture, steel panel - see all images

‘Shadows and Light‘

05 Oct - 5 Nov
Picture, Craftwork, Sculpture, Jewellery
Byard Art, Cambridge

Shadows and Light is a contemporary exhibition at Byard Art featuring exciting pieces by a wide range of artists. Come and visit Cambridge to see the stunning imagery created under the theme of light and shade.
The art exhibition includes a selection of my wire-mesh and steel-panel sculptures.

Male muscular bodies and feminine sculpture by David Begbie at art exhibition in Cambridge

Steel Sculptures hand-made from mesh and steel - David Begbie at Byard Art exhibition

‘Biennale Brabant‘ 2017

09-26 November
Koepelhal in Tilburg, The Netherlands
More info: Van Loon Galleries

The Biënnale Brabant attracted over 20.000 visitors two years ago, this year Van Loon Galleries promises it to be an even larger-scale event!

Art-exhibition in Tilburg - Logo for Biennale Brabant

wire-mesh sculptures by David Begbie exhibited in The Netherlands 2017 at Biennale Brabant
Exhibited at the Biennale: 'Icons', black finished suspended torso sculpture composition, 'Craw' in steel and wire as well as 'Rudu', a steelmesh figure in red-oxide finish.

Monaco 2017 Marshall Murray Exhibition

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A few highlights of the recent art exhibition by Marshall Murray Galleries during the Monaco Yacht Show 2017.
Wwith Oliver Hawkins: enquiries@marshallmurray.co.uk.
Here is a short video of all highlights (vimeo).
Continue reading ...

‘Fine Art Sails‘ - Barcolana Sailing Regatta 2017

06 October
Gulf of Trieste / The Star Class Adriatic fleet

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“An Eye for the Buoys” - my iconic art sail, based on Eve‘, a steel panel suspended portrait (limited edition) won again, this time at the Barcolana - helmed by World Champion and Olympian Robert Scheidt.
The Barcolana attracts 250,000 visitors over the prime weekend and the race course. The Star Class Adriatic fleet brings back the heyday of these keelboats in the Gulf of Trieste by racing on a series of windward-leeward courses and taking part in regattas in front of Bacino San Giusto in the evening.



More info: regate@svbg.it, https://www.barcolana.it

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‘Beirut Art Fair‘ 2017

21-24 Sep 2017
https://www.beirut-art-fair.com/
With ContiniArtUK, Booth A8

David Begbie artwork in wire-mesh: CRAW (detail) 2017
ContiniArt UK presents David Begbie sculpture at Art Beirut 2017

Exhibiting Artists: David Begbie with new work, Fernando Botero, Omar Hassan, Desire Obtain Cherish and Helidon Xhixha

The 2017 edition of BEIRUT ART FAIR will offer an exceptional and innovative program that confirms Beirut’s role as one of today’s most vibrant centres of contemporary creation.
BEIRUT ART FAIR is the leading platform for the discovery of new artists, trends, galleries, institutions, and publications from the ME.NA.SA., thus representing a principal catalyst for artistic development of the region.
As Beirut is a bridge between East & West, the fair establishes and builds artistic links between diverse cultures, fostering collaboration between galleries with a demonstrated commitment to making discoveries.
In just a few years, BEIRUT ART FAIR has become an international artistic event that attracts an ever greater number of visitors to Lebanon: professionals and art lovers from the region and from around the world. We’ve decided to highlight this evolution by putting together a selection committee that reflects the support BEIRUT ART FAIR enjoys from the most important art collectors in the region, whom we’ve enlisted on the basis of their rich expertise, their intellectual curiosity, and the quality of their views on the regional art scene.

David Begbie sculpture and painting Art Beirut detail of David Begbie's sculpture of a hand

Since its creation in 2010, BEIRUT ART FAIR has served to both spotlight and reinforce a dynamic art market that today finds itself in full expansion, both in Lebanon and in the broader ME.NA.SA. region.
From 19 to 26 September 2017, BEIRUT ART WEEK opens public spaces and luxury boutiques of the capital to artistic expression.

‘Shadows of the Past‘ - London Art Week

As part of London Art Week 30 June – 7 July 2017
at ContiniArtUK, 105 New Bond Street, London
Opening times Mon-Sat: 10:30-18:30, Sun: 12:00-17:00


sculpture of three nude girls and raccanello leprince ceramic plate
Watch the Private View video

Artstyle Magazine about David Begbie's exhibition Shadows of the Past London 2017
‘Shadows of the Past‘ is an exciting and very unusual collaboration for ‘London Art Week‘ combining artefacts from the past with contemporary sculpture. I will be making new sculpture for this joint exhibition inspired by renaissance ceramics, presented by Bazaart who will display my work together with Renaissance pottery at ContiniArtUK, New Bond Street. Camille Leprince and Justin Raccanello's choice is highly selective: quality, rarity, condition and the impact of each ceramic is attractive to a modern public, collectors, connoisseurs and museums as much as young clients who might have never explored early European ceramic art before.

More info: ContiniArtUK. Read the Press Article ‘Shadows of the Past - David Begbie in Dialogue with Antiquity(ArtStyle Magazine Summer/Fall 2017) video Private View

Also featured - Financial Times, 24th June 2017:

Collecting - Financial Times and Raccanello Plate - David Begbie News

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

From April Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
with a selection of abstract and figurative mesh sculpture!
More info at www.hannahpescharsculpture.com. Photos of the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

abstract garden mesh sculpture with figurative details by sculptor David Begbie

Solo Exhibition ‘CUTTING EDGE‘, London

26 Apr – 31 May 2017
ContiniArtUK, 105 New Bond Street, London

A retrospective sculpture exhibition spanning 30 years of solo shows.
Following on from a very successful presentation of my sculpture at Arte Fiera, Bologna earlier this year ContiniArtUK are presenting a retrospective sculpture exhibition spanning 30 years of my artwork (sculpture, drawings and monoprints) 1987 to 2017.
To commemorate this exhibition a new catalogue features all artworks from this exhibition.
Many thanks to Cristian Contini and all at ContiniArt UK for making this exhibition possible.
Short Video Impressions

Read also - In Focus: David Begbie – the world’s leading wire mesh sculptor open/download a pdf of 4 pages


invitation to art exhibition with sculptures by david begbie - male nude body in armature


Video | Press Release | Catalogue CUTTING EDGE | Photos Private View and Exhibition

Sculpure Exhibition 2017: ContiniART UK presents David Begbie

Solo Exhibition ‘TRANSFORM‘, Èze, France

Video | PhotoAlbum


Wire-mesh sculpture at Chateau La Chévre d'Or overooking Cap Ferrat, France

Sculpture Exhibition at Le Chevre D'Or, Eze, France - female body in red metal artwork
Chateau de La Chèvre d'Or, Rue du Barri, 06360 Èze, France
28 — 30 April 2017 with Marshall Murray Gallery and Club Vivanova
A bank holiday afternoon of art, a Michelin-starred meal, fashion, champagne and a rare chance to meet the artist, set against the backdrop of some of the best views on the French riviera.


Following on from last Autumn’s exhibition events in Monaco ‘TRANSFORM’ is a selected solo exhibition for La Chèvre d'Or which includes both figurative and abstract sculpture presented in outdoor settings on the mountain side high up above the Côte d’Azur. The spectacular venue offers the opportunity to experience the mysterious and captivating transparency of Begbie Sculpture with the interaction of ever-changing light conditions throughout the day where the sea and skies of the French Riviera integrate and merge with the various sculptural forms themselves in perpetual interaction.
VIP Press 3pm, 29 April 2017.

More info: Oliver Hawkins, Tel. 0044 7779 297638.

Video | PhotoAlbum





Summer Exhibition 2017 ‘Making a Mark‘

13 May - 08 Jul 2017
At ‘The Garden Gallery
Rookery Lane, Broughton, Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 8AZ. Tel 01794 301144
Wire-mesh sculpture in bronze in spring garden - photo Garden Gallery 2017Info and exhibtion invitation - The Garden Gallery - MAKING A MARK

I am exhibiting an outdoor sculpture in bronzemesh at the Garden Gallery for the very first time and many thanks to Rachel Bebb for inviting me. New artists this year are also Lisi Ashbridge, Sadie Brockbank MRBS, Anne Curry MRBS, Paul Donovan, Mark Evans, Rowena Gilbert, Joseph Hillier MRBS, Eric Marland, John Neilson, Jane Rickards, Tim Royall and Mark Stonestreet.
Making a Mark is a celebration of craftsmanship. At the Private View on 13 May the Lettering Arts Trust in Snape will have a display about its work and some of the letter carvers exhibiting in Making a Mark will demonstrate their skill.
The Garden Gallery is liaising with the Association Culturelle Barneville-Carteret in Normandy which holds regular exhibitions of sculpture and painting. Roger Stephens MRBS will exhibit at ArtBC for two weeks in June.

Private View | Saturday 13 May | 11 – 5
Exhibition Opening Times | 18 May – 8 July
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays | 11 – 5, all other times by arrangement.
More info: Rachel Bebb MA, FRSA at the Garden Gallery

Grange Festival in June near Winchester
The Garden Gallery is also exhibiting sculpture at The Grange Festival in June. This fabulous feast of opera takes place at Grange Park, near Winchester. The beautiful park has been restored to its Arcadian splendour by eminent landscape architect Kim Wilkie. Exhibiting sculptors include Salvatore Anselmo, Charlotte Mayer FRBS, Sally Fawkes MRBS and Richard Jackson MRBS, Peter Randall-Page FRBS, Jon Buck MRBS and Shelley Robzen MRBS, alongside paintings by Deborah Gourlay.

‘Art Breda‘ 2017

07-17 May
Voormalig Breda’s Museum, Parade 12, 4811 DZ Breda, The Netherlands
Van Loon Galleries

A selection of sculpture will be exhibited at ART BREDA 2017: ‘Cyneu‘, ‘Sineu‘ and ‘Sensu‘.
Tickets? Wilt u een bezoek brengen aan Art Breda en onze stand (nummer B14). Stuur dan een mail naar info@vanloongalleries.com dan zorgen wij dat u kaarten ontvangt.

sculpture by David Begbie SINEU, CYNEU and SENSU

Unique Artworks: Steelmesh sculpture ‘Cyneu‘, ‘Sineu‘ and ‘Sensu‘.

'Lucca Art Fair' 2017

05-08 May 2017

A selection of my steel-mesh sculptures are on display in Lucca, Italy: Stand A1 with Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy
Vecchiato Arte sara' presente alla Fiera d'Arte moderna e contemporanea di Lucca.

Red body sculpture of a girl - FEME by David BegbieWhite finished male torso sculpture ASPRO in wire-mesh by David Begbiecontemporary art at art fair Lucca 2017 including male torso in wired mesh by David Begbie
Unique Artworks: Steelmesh sculpture 'Feme', 92cm height and 'Aspro' as a suspended artwork, 87cm height.

‘AIRWAVE‘ 2016

Floating Arabic Dhow Sculpture, suspended
Stainless Steel-Mesh, white colour finish
600 x 375 x 110 cm, installed February 2017
Commission by LW for Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, UAE
See more AIRWAVE photos on page PROJECTS

Mesh Sculpture of a Dhow - Arabic ship - in hotel lobby Le Royal Meridien Dubai

Derived from Arabic dhow designs ‘AIRWAVE‘ is conceived as more than a sculptural rendition of a traditional vessel.

Fabricated in white painted stainless steel mesh, etherial, translucent, precariously poised, this over 6 metre height suspended composition suggests it is more the soul of a vessel than a vessel itself. Rather than in water it floats in air. Phantom-like, this sculpture seems mysteriously poised between the elements where horizon is blurred or lost, its ethos suggesting it exists not only where sea and sky optically merge but in a place where they physically merge, too and where there are neither one thing nor the other.

It’s an exploding apparition which draws attention to the fine line between liquid, air and that which is solid – water, mist, cloud, even ice. Its anti-gravitational composition ultimately expresses a vision and notion of invisible forces which surround us and which form part of everything which exists – electromagnetic and radio waves, light waves, wind and liquid shock waves as well as gravity and its counterpart relentlessly, persuasively, explosively shaping and forcing us to go with the flow.

‘Arte Fiera Bologna‘ 2017 with ContiniArt

27-30 Jan 2017
Arte Fiera Bologna 2017
Bologna Fiere, Piazza Costituzione 6, Italy
Booth A83, Pavilion 25
with ContiniArt UK

artefiera-logo for art exibition Bologna

ContiniArtUK are excited to announce their participation at Arte Fiera Bologna running from the 27th to the 30th January 2017. Under the new direction of Angela Vettese, 2017 sees Arte Fiera celebrate its 41st edition, confirming its identity as the longest running and historically rich art fair in Italy, exhibiting works from three of our most prominent artists, Helidon Xhixha, Omar Hassan and David Begbie.

Read more - In Focus: David Begbie – the world’s leading wire mesh sculptor open/download a pdf of 4 pages


Artists at Arte  Fiera Bologna 2017: Omar Hassan, Helidon Xhixha and David Begbie, Continiartuk

Art fair in Italy - booth with nude wire-mesh sculptures
ARTE FIERA 2017, Bologna.

Fiera Bologna booth with four Begbie sculptures

‘Arte Fiera Bologna‘ 2017 with Vecchiato Arte

27-30 Jan 2017
Arte Fiera Bologna 2017
Pad. 26, Stand A/94
Bologna Fiere, Piazza Costituzione 6, Italy
with Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy

art fair logo Artefiera in Italy

Vecchiato Arte at Arte Fiera Bologna, the most important art fair in Italy presenting a selection of my works. In the image: TUUWUN, a triple figure composition, suspended.

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2017 Art Style Magazine: "The World's Leading Wire Mesh Sculptor"

Art Style Magazine with a 4 page article about my work
Spring 2017 Issue, open/download a pdf of 4 pages

Magazine about Leading Wire Mesh Artist 2017Magazine Art Style page about sculptor

Online Auction and Gala Night for "The Project Polunin"

Project Polunin
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 March 2017

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CZIN 2016 – a male back sculpture, freestanding on metal base, black finished steelmesh, 75cm height. Above image opens more photographs.
This latest steelmesh sculpture is one of the recent series of single figurative forms both male and female whose subjects are contemporary archetypal expressions of masculine and feminine. CZIN has a particular poise and posture expressing fitness, strength and balance often witnessed in the discipline of contemporary dance and ballet.

CZIN will be my donation for the Online Auction for The Project Polunin Gala

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Photo Credit Sophie Dunne



Ukrainian ballet prodigy Sergei Polunin trained at the Kiev Choreographic State School and The Royal Ballet School before joining The Royal Ballet, where he rapidly rose through the ranks, becoming their youngest principal ever.

Project Polunin at Sadler’s WellsTuesday 14 - Saturday 18 March


Project Polunin is a triple bill of classical and modern pieces. The programme at Sadler’s Wells will include the UK premiere of Vladimir Vasiliev’s Icarus and Tea or Coffee, a company piece choreographed by Andrey Kaydanovskiy. The programme will also feature the world premiere of Echo and Narcissus, a piece co-created by Polunin in collaboration with composer Ilan Eshkeri and photographer and artist David LaChapelle. Polunin previously collaborated with LaChapelle, performing in his interpretation of Hozier’s ‘Take Me to Church’. Eshkeri wrote the music for Polunin’s biographical film Dancer, a film about Sergei Polunin’s life and work that will be released in UK cinemas on 10 March.

The Project Polunin GalaThursday 23rd February 2017


aims to raise funds for a new Project Polunin Production that will premiere at Sadler's Wells, On this site you will find all the necessary information on the Gala and how you can support this amazing Project.
Bidding will resume at 18:00 on Thursday 23rd February 2017 for event attendees only. If you are not attending the event we encourage you to use the ‘Maximum Bid’ feature in order to increase your chances of winning auction items.


Frances Segelman sculpts Sergei PoluninThe Hospital Club, 24 Endell St, London WC2H 9HQTuesday 17 January 2017 (6 - 8.30pm)



Self-taught Frances Segelman has reached the top of the sculpting profession having sculpted a wide variety of public figures including HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales. An established sculptor of personalities from the world of entertainment, politics and sport Frances Segelman’s recent commissions include Boris Johnson, Lord Julian Fellowes and Joanna Lumley.
Frances Segelman's sculpting event at The Hospital Club includes photographs of Sergei Polunin by award winning photographer Rick Guest, wire mesh art by internationally renowned sculptor David Begbie and life drawing by artist Victoria Perloff.

If you have any questions or queries about The Project Polunin Gala, please do email​ projectpolunin@lillingston.co.uk or alternatively call Eliza or Amy on +44 (0) 207 221 5820.​

‘In the Heat of the Night‘ - 20 Artists - 60 Artworks

20 Nov 2016 - 26 Feb 2017
Continuum - expressive glass & contemporary art
Vernissage 20 November from 2pm - please RSVP!
Königswinter, Germany

Invite to art exhibition with glass and wire-mesh artworks

See all Continuum Gallery images

‘Biennale Veghel‘ 2016, The Netherlands

2 - 18 Dec 2016
Koekbouw, Veghel, The Netherlands

Van Loon Galleries
Friday, 2 December – Sunday 18 December on the north quay in Veghel, a unique international art exhibition not to be missed. National and International artists exhibit work especially made for the Biennale, from paintings and sculptures to glass objects and sculptures. For more information visit Van Loon Galleries
Opening times: Wednesday to Friday from 11.00 to 17.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm.

Wire-mesh body artwork and Biennale LogoBronze-mesh-sculpture of a male nude, blue colour finish, suspended, by David Begbie
Images: New sculpture ‘Cyneu‘ and ‘Sineu‘ 2016 on pedestals, Art fair logo and ‘Asblu‘ 2016 (unique), bronze-mesh sculpture in blue colour finish, suspended.
View other wire-mesh sculpture examples.

‘Arte Padova‘ 2016, Italy

9-23 November 2016
with Vecchiato Arte, Padova, Italy

A selection of my steel-mesh sculptures are on display in Padova

Arte Padova, Italy and Arte Vecchiato present David Begbie Sculptures

Arte Vecchiato presents David Begbie Steelmesh sculptures at ART NOW 20163 mesh sculptures exhibited at ART NOW 2016 by David Begbie

‘ART.FAIR‘ Cologne 2016

27 - 30 Oct 2016
Art.Fair Cologne

Continuum Gallery, Königswinter, Germany presents a selection of my work at ART.Fair, Cologne - Hall 1, Stand I 13

art.fair invite to Cologne
Einladung Art.Fair Ausstellung Köln
Galerie Continuum zeigt Mesh Skulpturen David Begbie ArtFair Köln 2016


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‘ART & MUSIC‘ - Marshall-Murray Event - France 2016

02 October 2016, Peille, Southern France
Mesh sculptures of two hands in landscape Southern France

Hand sculptures in garden Southern France - artwork by David Begbie
Art Gallery Marshall Murray exhibits a selection of my work in a beautiful sculpture garden Fern de La Gorra in Southern France. Highly recommended – a visit when you're near Monaco! Please email Oliver Hawkins (by appointment only).
The stunning garden near Monaco presents more than 40 artworks. Marshall Murray loves bringing a slice of British life to the Cote D’Azur, hosting viewings inviting art lovers and artists to meet and mingle over glasses of rosé. Since September 2015 Marshall Murray exhibits British sculpture in southern France, a collaboration with the award-winning international garden designer James Basson, his sumptuous planting juxtaposed with sculpture. Lighting of the garden is installed by Jean-Phillipe Weimer. Watch the video (Marshall Murray Facebook) or open more images with following link:

Images of the Art&Music Event September/October 2016

2016 Luxury Yacht Gourmet Experience / Monaco Yacht Show

01 October 2016
With Club Vivanova / Marshall Murray Gallery

David Begbie sculpture on yacht Montecarlo - Vivanova 2016

Many thanks to Oliver Hawkins from Marshall Murray Gallery and Club Vivanova who organised the 2016 Luxury Yacht Gourmet Experience, featuring a selection of my steel mesh and steel panel sculptures on the yacht. Bradley Mitton from Vivanova arranges lunches and cocktail parties during the Monaco Yacht Show in the Port of Monaco, Monte Carlo.

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Further Vivanova event information and event photographs: www.clubvivanova.com/events

‘Skulpturen & Plastiken‘ at Continuum Gallery

04 Sep - 16 Oct 2016
Keramik, Bronze, Stein, Reispapier, Stahl und Glas

Continuum Gallery, Königswinter, Germany presents sculpture in ceramic, bronze, stone, rice paper, steel and glass including a selection of my steel mesh- and bronze mesh work.

Galerie Continuum lädt ein zur Skulpturen-Ausstellung 2016

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‘WOPART‘ - Works on Paper Masterpieces

02 - 05 Sep Lugano, Switzerland
Boths C4, C5 and C6 with ContiniArt UK

ContiniArt Uk presents masterpieces on paper and will include a few examples of my unique mono prints "NUUD".


Invitation art fair work on paper masterpieces Lugano 2016: WOP
Nude print in bronze on white - unique artwork by David BegbieDavid-Begbie_NUUD4_monoprint_web

‘Silhouette‘ Solo Exhibition Galerie Hegemann, Munich

29 Jul – 27 Aug 2016
"SILHOUETTE" – solo exhibition 2016 in Munich: Galerie Hegemann, Hackenstraße 5 together with paintings by Igor Oleinikov.

David Begbie Skulpturen in München - Galerie HegemannKunstgalerie Hegemann in München lädt ein zur Ausstellung, Künstler David Begbie präsentiert Figuren in Mesh

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More impressions of the exhibition here online (flickr)

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden 2016

Abstract white wire-mesh sculpture with figurative elements between-trees at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, Surrey, UK

Heralded as the first of it's kind in the UK, The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden has been proudly exhibiting contemporary sculpture in a unique and magical environment for over 30 years. I am happy to exhibit sculpture TUUSUM, SQUERE, CIRCA and CIRUM in this beautiful park.
The garden is open on Thursdays throughout the summer, as well as Friday to Sunday.
Changes: Owner and curator Hannah Peschar of the renowned sculpture garden Surrey has stepped back to allow a new pairing of curators to add their stamp to the Sculpture Garden. Along with Anthony Paul, curator Vikki Leedham will be assembling this year's exhibition.

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‘Biennale Vught‘ 2016 - The Netherlands

27 May – 12 Jun 2016
Van Loon Galleries

Art Exhibition in Vught - Biennale 2016
17 days: From Friday, 27th of May until Sunday, 27th of June Van Loon galleries organises the fourth edition of the Biennale Vught, a unique international art exhibition not to be missed. More than 40 national and international artists exhibit work especially made for the Biennale, from paintings and sculptures to glass objects and sculptures. The Biennale Vught opens daily between 11am until 6pm in St. Mary's Church and the gallery in Vught, The Netherlands.
Van Loon Galleries about sculptor David Begbie