Editorial / Artists

Fags, Birds and a Couple of Guns | Private View Launch & Photos

2 Mar 2020

What a night. On the evening of Thursday 27 February, Hang-Up hosted the Private View of Fags, Birds and a Couple of Guns: A Retrospective of the Weird and Wonderful Nancy Fouts. Thank you to everyone who made it, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. All the night's highlights are below...

We are beyond pleased to present Fags, Birds and a Couple of Guns, a retrospective dedicated to the extraordinary work of Nancy Fouts. Thursday 27th of February saw us host the private view for the opening of the show. It was a lovely night that will be remembered as a favourite for us. The show is the first retrospective of the artist's work since her passing last April and we are incredibly honoured to be the galley to host this incredible show.

Black Cow Vodka on the drinks #sowrongitsright

Fags, Birds and a Couple of Guns is the inaugural exhibition at our striking new space on the Regent’s Canal, Hoxton.The show is now on at Hang-Up Gallery until the 24th of April. You can read more on the show and browse available works here or don't hesitate to request a catalogue. If you have any questions just get in touch through info@hanguppictures.com. Make sure to keep an eye on our social media for new on the show throughout its run which may include print releases, competitions and more.

Gallery friend, Carla Nizzola.

Artist and close friend of Nancy's, Gavin Turk

Cathryn Wright, executor of Nancy Fouts' Estate with friends

On show at Fags, Birds and a Couple of Guns is Nancy'swork spanning several decades, including some of her best loved sculptures and framed works alongside unseen pieces from her converted vicarage home and studio space in Camden.

Nancy Fouts' partner, Sophie Jegado

Gallery manager, Laura Rivas-Lopez

Gallery founder, Ben Cotton, with his partner, Danielle

Mike Snelle, of The Connor Brothers, with his daughter, Nora, and Nancy's partner, Sophie

Gallery friends,Damian, Danielle, Ben (Director) , Ross and Emma

Hang-Up's Amalia, Fabiola and Alex

Artist and logistics manager, Charlotte, with our founder, Ben

Special thanks to Black Cow Vodka for providing the ideal cocktails for the night. We would also like to thank the artist's estate for working closely with us in the run-up to the show and being incredibly helpful. Thank you to our photographer Salvatore Scarpa @salvatorescarpaphoto for capturing the night. And lastly thank you to all who made it down, making it such a great atmosphere and successful night - we hope you enjoyed it.