No Place Art - Edition One | Materiality
Exhibition Dates: 25th - 29th of September 2025
Client Night: 25th September (Invite Only), 18:00 - 21:00
Private View: 26th September (Public PV), 18:00 - 21:00
Open to Public: 27th - 28th, 10:00 - 17:00 & 29th, 10:00 - 14:00
Exhibition Overview: Edition One – Materiality
Materiality is the inaugural exhibition from No Place Art, bringing together 80 artists whose practices explore the physical and conceptual qualities of materials in contemporary art.The show highlights artists working in two-dimensions, spanning painting, sculpture, print, installation, and mixed media - all united by their tactile engagement with surface, texture, and process.
About the No Place Art
No Place Art is a London-based contemporary exhibition platform that connects artists with their future champions. Through curated, thematic exhibitions, we create opportunities for artists to grow, showcase their work, and engage with industry leaders, collectors, and peers.Our mission is simple: to champion artists; giving them visibility, recognition, and professional pathways.
Images from: 'What do you see? How do you feel' Exhibition in Haringey, London
The Artists
From a pool of international submissions and over 1000 submitted artworks, 80 artists have been selected to exhibit in Edition One: Materiality. Their practices range from bold explorations of texture and colour to nuanced investigations intothe digital, ephemeral, and everyday.
A full list of participating artists is available at: https://noplaceart.com/edition-one-materiality
The Judges
(Listed in alphabetical order of Last Name)
• Matthew Burrows, MBE
A contemporary British painter, and founder of the globally influential ArtistSupport Pledge. His work is characterised by layered, ritualistic landscapes on textured supports, and he was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours for his service to the arts. Burrows studied at Birmingham School of Art and earned his MA in painting at the Royal College of Art in 1995, and is represented by Vigo Gallery in London.
• Leslie De Canchy
Based in Paris since 2025, Leslie de Canchy works as an independent curator and cultural event organiser, while also overseeing diverse interior design and decoration projects integrating art collections. Leslie is also President of Art2Cure, a Luxembourg-based non-profit association that organises exhibitions to raise funds for biomedical research, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, while supporting artists. She previously directed Luxembourg Art Week until 2023 and ran her own gallery in Bridel until 2012, championing emerging figures in the Luxembourg art scene.
• Matthew Olivier
Visual artist and storyteller, known for his narrative-driven figurative painting sand the ground-breaking “ALGORITHM” project: a large-scale, social-media native installation seen by over 30 million people monthly. His output spans painting, writing, and social-platform storytelling, with institutional collaborations including M+, Munch Museum, Palazzo Maffei, Visit Flanders, and a brand partnership with Dior.
• Conor Rush
Artist and Founder of Starving Artists, which he launched in 2022 after completing his MA in Creative Practice at Leeds Arts University. Starving Artists offers curated opportunities, mentoring, and an accessible opportunities platform. Conor also made it to the final ten for the 2023 Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs.
• Bronwen Sleigh, RSA
A UK-born printmaker with a BA from Glasgow School of Art and an MA in Fine Art Printmaking from the Royal College of Art. She has held roles at the RCA and Royal Academy Schools, worked at Edinburgh Printmakers, and has exhibited widely. She was elected a Member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 2023 and has received awards such as “Printmaker of the Year” at Print fest. Together, these judges bring a rich mix of artistic practice, digital innovation, gallery direction, printmaking & painting excellence, and artist support initiatives - ensuring Materiality reflects a diverse and well-rounded perspective.
• Lara Bowen
Artist, Curator & Gallery founder (Lara Bowen Contemporary, Hove). Educated atHastings and Oxford Brookes, she returned to Brighton in 2000 to establish her studio and gallery. Her characterful abstract still-lifes and large colour-field works evoke memory, emotion, and lyrical presence. Her gallery supports both emerging and established artists across many medias; from oils and silkscreen to sculpture, championing emotionally resonant, contemporary work.
• Hanna ten Doornkaat
A UK-based German artist and co-founder of WhiteNoise_Projects. Her work blurs the boundaries between drawing and painting through a meditative process of repetitive, layered mark-making. Working across a range of materials, including textiles, her practice investigates the limits of perception, memory, and the spatial dynamics of line. The integration of both process and concept plays a central role in her creative approach. With a background in sculpture and installation, she brings a three-dimensional awareness to her two-dimensional works and curatorial projects. Alongside her artistic practice, she is also recognised for curating thoughtful group exhibitions that foster dialogue across disciplines, connecting emerging and mid-career artists.
• Rowan Siddons
Printmaker, installer, curator, and Founder of No PlaceArt. His work - rooted in explorations of place, non-place, and psycho geography - springs from his printmaking studies and continues to guide his curatorial vision. Siddons built No Place Art as an artist-led initiative for meaningful platforms and exhibition opportunities, shaping a space that champions community, creative freedom, and imaginative transformation.
Awards & Opportunities
No Place Art partners with leading galleries, institutions, and organisations to offer a range of awards designed to extend opportunities beyond the exhibition and to help artists grow and develop both their practice and network. This year we have 44 awards & opportunities. Detailed information on all of this year's awarding bodies can be found at: https://noplaceart.com/edition-one-materiality
• Atelier de Gravure Empreinte: Three Week Artist Residency 2026 (Inc. €750) (Luxembourg, EU).
• Bainbridge Print Rooms: One Month Artist Residency 2026 (London, UK).
• BDR Group: £1,000 Cash Award (London, UK).
• Hippo Screenprinters: Edition of 20, A3, 3 Colour Screenprints (Essex, UK).
• Hive Gallery: Solo Exhibition (Bolton, UK).
• Ironbridge Fine Arts Award for Creative Excellence: Printmaking Workshop(Shropshire, UK).
• John Purcell Paper Award: £150 Paper Voucher (London, UK).
• Kraft Metals Ltd: (Liverpool, UK)
° Selection of Mirror Polished Copper Plates to the value of £500.
° 10% Discount for all Selected Artists for 3 Months (From the 30th of September to 30th December 2025)
• Loop Artists 2026 Bankside Exhibition: Guest Place in Exhibition. (London, UK)
• White Noise Projects 2026 Exhibition: Guest Place in Exhibition. (London, UK)
• The Spotted Zebra: Online Interview. (Online)
• Lara Bowen Contemporary: Three Months Artist Mentoring & a Place in a London Art Fair (Online & London UK)
• Little Buckland Gallery (Cotswolds, UK)
° One Year Artist Representation.
° Five places in a London group Exhibition - 2026
• No Place Art: (London, UK)
° Guest spot in our 2026 Open Call Exhibition (London, UK)
° Plus a £1,000 Cash Award
• Judges Awards:
° All judges to offer a 1-2-1 hour mentoring session to five selected artists
• Starving Artists: (Manchester, UK)
° 80 x One Year Subscriptions to Starving Artists;
° 8 x One Year Membership Awards: including three online features and all perks and discounts in the memberships.
° 4 x One Year Subscription Award plus Quarterly Mentoring & ApplicationSupport Sessions;
° 1 x One Year Membership Award in collaboration with Hippo Screenprints Award: three online features, all perks and discounts included in the membership and theHippo Screenprints edition sold via People of Print.
° 1 x One Year Subscription Award plus Quarterly Mentoring & Application SupportSessions, as well as £50 towards application entry fees.
• People Of Print: (London, UK)
° Honorary Life-time Membership Award; including a feature in issue 7 of 'PrintIsn't Dead', three online features and an edition of 50 prints. All perks anddiscounts offered in the membership.
° 80 x One Year Subscriptions to Starving Artists;
° 8 x One Year Membership Awards: including three online features and allperks and discounts in the memberships.
° 1 x One Year Membership Award in collaboration with Hippo Screenprints Award:three online features, all perks and discounts included in the membership and theHippo Screenprints edition sold via People of Print.
Key Dates
25th September 2025 - 17:00 - 18:00 - Award Ceremony - Invite Only
25th September 2025 - 18:00 - 21:00 - Client Night - Invite Only
26th September 2025 - 18:00 - 21:00 - Private View
Exhibition Opening Hours: Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00 & Monday: 10:00 - 14:00
“The selection process was dynamic in the best sense, many perspectives
brought together with openness and curiosity. We approached it with humour,
even while taking the task seriously. It was a genuine joy.”
“When Rowan asked me to be involved in No Place Art’s inaugural Open Call, it
felt like the perfect fit. I first met him at a PV where his purple two-piece caught my eye. It was a small sign of the boldness and individuality he’s all about and has brought to this project. Choosing the works from the shortlisted finalists with Hannah was a challenge due to the number, quality and range of works selected. It was however remarkably straightforward in that we shared a strong instinct for what stood out and clear vision of what was required to make this show exceptional. The real challenge lies ahead in the hang itself. We have just one day to choreograph the works into dialogue, to let them speak in harmony. We’ll be relying on intuitive curation, trust, and the kind of teamwork that brings an exhilarating energy, like the last rehearsal before curtain-up, when everything clicks into place.”