The Art of PR exhibition returned this month with renewed energy and a clear mission: to spotlight the rich creative practice that thrives within the UK public relations community. Hosted as a live showcase at Coningsby Gallery, London, from September 8th to 13th, the exhibition brought together an eclectic cohort of practitioners whose day-to-day craft in communications is mirrored by a vibrant, often unseen, studio practice.
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The show presented an exciting mix of media, methods, and perspectives. Exhibiting artists included Kim Badland, Lucy Baker, Justine Bower, Joanna Drabent, Tonye Ekine, Emily Rose Halladay, Alexandra Heybourne, Jessica Jackson, Shama Johns, Ade Lee, Clara Pérez Miñones, Simon Moore, Gemma Moroney, Fola Odumosu, Nadia Padayachy, Ruby Quince, Joe Thomas, Stella Tooth, and Occhi Arts & Entertainment co-founder David Emmanuel Noel. Together, their works traced themes of identity, representation, storytelling, and the visual language of influence—subjects at the heart of both artistic production and PR.
Across painting, photography, illustration, mixed media, and digital works, the exhibition highlighted how PR professionals channel the same core skills—narrative building, audience insight, and conceptual clarity- into their personal art.
This digital showcase extends the life of the gallery presentation, offering an online selection of works by artists featured during its London run. It provides audiences—industry peers, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike- a chance to revisit standout pieces, discover new voices, and engage with the evolving story of creativity within PR.
The exhibition runs from September 15th to October 15th. Visit the online show here
For press and partnership enquiries or to learn more about The Art of PR initiative, please contact Ade Lee at Adrian.lee@boldspace.com.
Explore special features, interviews, and Art of PR artist profiles here. Keep an eye out for a special series of Art of PR artist interviews with Paula Moore on the brilliant Can Art Save Us podcast. We also give a big shout-out to Ruby Quince, Art of PR exhibitor and Creative Director at Burson, for hosting a special Hoxton Radio show featuring tracks chosen by our participating artists. Listen to the show here: Link
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