Your Invitation to Dulwich Artists Open House 2026
Published 14 days agoย โขย 2 min read
Paola Minekov
News from the studio
Hello Reader,
This May I'm going back to Herne Hill for Dulwich Festival Artists Open House 2026!
The Artists' Open House is known for its unique format: artists opening their doors, offering an intimate way to experience how they live and work up close. There is something compelling about seeing art where life happens, which I think is what makes this event so popular!
I'll be exhibiting at Natalia Giacomino's flat, not far from where I used to live, and make art in my garden studio, for so many years.
Natalia and I first bonded over play dates in local parks before becoming business partners and starting Creations Atelier together a year ago.
So today, I'm thrilled to invite you into her down to earth, happy Italian home, transformed into a curated exhibition presenting my artwork, alongside Natalia's abstract paintings, Michelle Baharier's expressive artwork and Mark Coster's unusual sculptures!
PRIVATE VIEW
Please join us for a private view on Friday 8 May, 6-9pm
๐ฅ A curated selection of drinks and refined nibbles will be served throughout the evening. Here's some pics from a previous event in her place for inspiration.
The Artists Open House event takes place during the weekends of 9-10 May and 16-17 May and we'll be open both weekends.
I'll also have one piece of art included in the South London Women Artists Group Show at East Dulwich Picture House. I recently exhibited with the group in Lambeth Archives, presenting my piece She Carries the Sun, inspired by my popular digital portraits and gilded with 24k gold leaf.
She Carries the Sun, Size 40x50cm, Digital collage, Archival print and 24K Gold, Monoprint. Price: ยฃ475
Upcoming Events 2026
House of Estila, June 2026
We now host our monthly Creations Atelier networking events, which connect artists, creatives and property professionals in House of Estila, a stunning Art & Interior Design Showroom, 5 min walk from Farringdon Station.
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If you'd like to attend out next event, this Friday 17 April, 12-2pm, please book here:
We met Karolina, who runs House of Estila at our exhibition City Meets Earth, and we were thrilled when she invited us to both exhibit our art in her showroom and host our events there.
I currently have three giclee prints of my Dancers Series on show.
Prints on paper are available online from ยฃ175. If you'd like a canvas print, just email me.
I'm delighted to share, that I'll be taking over the art wall in the House of Estila for a week in June.
Save the Date: 8 - 14 June 2026
With everything that's happened in the last few years, it's been a while since I've had a solo show, so I'm very excited about this one and I hope you'll be able to join me for the Private View (Date to be confirmed).
While I continue to show my work in London regularly, I've started to get involved in the local art scene in Reading where I now live.
This year I'll be taking part in the 95th Annual Exhibition of the Reading Guild of Artists, 26 June- 12 July 2026
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In November I'll be doing another Open House Event, this time in my home studio in Reading, as part of Acorn Studios.
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