The Art of Isolation: July 18 to August 1

 A group exhibition of works of art by some 100 members of the public from ages six to 76, from all different backgrounds and levels of experience created during the lockdown, opens in a shopping centre in south London’s docklands. Organised and curated by local artist Rod Kitson, “The Art of Isolation,” takes place in a pop-up gallery in a vacant shop at the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre for two weeks [July 18–August 1]. There are more than 200 artworks from fine art through to DIY projects, such as drawing, painting, work from virtual art classes held online, sculpture, knitting, printing, film, patches on a pair of jeans, and a broken sledge hammer. Exhibits include 30 pieces by refugee artists from New Art Studio in Islington, north London. All the work is for sale and there is an online catalogue with descriptions from the artists. Exhibition catalogue, see website: www.rodkitson.art