INTRODUCTION


WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD to present Art of Living, a collection of paintings, sculpture and graphics by some of the greatest names in art history.

Throughout September and October, we will be turning Harrods into one of the world’s largest art galleries, offering you the opportunity to view and to buy work from artists ranging from Rembrand to Rolf Harris.

Most of the 72 windows of Harrods, as well as 35 specific sites within the store, will be dedicated to the display of art, whether an original oil by Monet, a rare silkscreen by Warhol, or a pencil drawing by Lowry.

We will also be showcasing an extraordinarily diverse collection of work by some of the country’s up-and-coming talents, as well as bringing you art by today’s best-loved artists, such as Mackenzie Thorpe and Lorenzo Quinn.

In addition to being able to view and to buy art from Harrods, we’d also like to invite you to join us for an exciting programme of artist appearances and events, where you can meet many of the painters and sculptors who are making a name for themselves in the art world.

So whether you’re an experienced art collector, whether you’re looking to buy your first piece, or even just seeking artistic inspiration, we look forward to welcoming you to Harrods this Autumm and changing your perspective of art.

Paul Green
Halcyon Gallery



HARRODS IS DELIGHTED to work with the Halcyon Gallery to bring you one of the finest collections of art that the city has ever seen. During September and October, you can shop for the world’s finest merchandise while really experiencing living whith art.

For two months, Harrods will present a spectacular backdrop of paintings, sculpture and drawings from the world’s greatest talents past and present. And, not only will you be able to view this unique collection at your leisure, but you can also see new works of art being created. The Halcyon Gallery is a great believer in nurturing new talent, and during ‘Art of Living’, you can meet many of the artist currently creating works which are destined to become the masterpieces of the future.

This catalogue gives you a taste of the magnificient collection of art that awaits you at Harrods, but we urge you to come into the store yourself to really experience the ‘Art of Living’ - and how Harrods can help you to make your world a more beautiful place.

Richard Simonin
Chief Executive Officer, Harrods Ltd



JOSEP E. BALAGUER (P. 48-49)

Having trained as an ilustrator, producing drawings for cultural magazines such as Quadern and Quacomic, Spanish artist Josep Enric Balaguer staged his exhibition of paintings at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sabadell. Since then, he has taken part in over 30 group exhibitions as well as 15 major one-man shows and his work is displayed in private collections and museums across his home country. He takes inspiration from the natural order which exists in the apparent disorder of things, commenting “I observe with great attention how an untidy grouping of objects can form a composition of great harmony and beauty. The mystery of light - where it shines, where it creates shadows and reflections - also plays a major atmospheric role.”