Top European Charcoal Art Exhibits for 2013

If you happen to live or be traveling through Europe this year make sure to stop by any of the following galleries and check out their charcoal exhibitions currently being featured.

The Science Museum (London)

Kelvin Okafor, an artist known for drawings that are so realistic, they can be mistaken for photographs, will be showing works this year at the Science Museum in London. Exhibition Rd London, SW7 2DD www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Other London Art Galleries to Visit

If you are visiting London this year, be sure to check the following museums for current exhibit showings:

Barbican Centre
Level G, Barbican Centre,
Silk Street London, EC2Y 8DS
www.barbican.org.uk

National Gallery (London) Trafalgar Square London,
WC2N 5DN
www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Saatchi Gallery
Duke of Yorks's Building,
Kings Road London, SW3 4SQ
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

The Saatchi Gallery features primarily contemporary art and hosts a number of charcoal pieces in its permanent collection.

France Art Galleries to Visit

If you are in Paris, visiting the galleries of local artists is a great way to experience the city. Often certain neighbourhoods will will host “open door” events that allow you to visit multiple galleries in one evening. Paris also has many large galleries, such as:

L’Association 59 Rivoli Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France www.59rivoli.org Features a variety of contemporary art works Galerie Schleicher + Lange 12 rue de Picardie Paris, France Known for displaying works from emerging artists.

Galerie Pascal Lansberg 36 rue de Seine Paris, France www.galerie-lansberg.com Known for its focus on contemporary art pieces, particularly pop-art, abstract and new-realism.

For more information about what’s currently showing in Paris during your visit, be sure to pick up a brochure from the local visitor’s center for the latest details.