Introducing Ivan Gozzi

Hepplestone Fine Art are delighted to exclusively launch the work of Italian artist, Ivan Gozzi, in the UK.

Critically acclaimed with admirers including the late sculptor Henry Moore, Mr Gozzi has for many years painted a fantastic array of both surrealist and abstract paintings full of humour, fantasy and colour.

Born in Italy in 1937, Mr Gozzi spent many years as a professor of art at some of Italy's great art institutions including the Institute of Art "Venturi" in Modena and the Academy of Art in Verona.

During the 1970's, Mr Gozzi spent time living in the UK and working in many jobs to establish himself in the art world - his varied roles included Casino croupier and restaurant waiter. During this time he had many exhibitions which led to a friendship with the Atkinson Galleries Harry Ratcliffe. It was through Ratcliffe that Mr Gozzi was introduced to Henry Moore who spent time with the artist both admiring his art and debating religion. Henry Moore said of Mr Gozzi in 1978 that his quality of painting was very high, a fact that was evident from viewing his works. He likened Gozzi's work to Kandinsky but with more freedom of execution.

Other commentators of Mr Gozzi's work include Quentin Hughes, formerly of the University of Liverpool, who said "In Mr Gozzi's paintings there is always a beauty but a sad beauty of fading dreams, of the disillusion of autumn and the gripping fear as the long winter approaches".

With works hanging in many private collections and museums throughout Italy, we are delighted that Mr Gozzi has decided to now share his work with a wider audience and allow access in the UK to his fabulous original paintings.

More information about Ivan Gozzi can be obtained by contacting Hepplestone Fine Art on 01257 451121 are at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/

Gordon Lees New Original Paintings

Two new original paintings by Gordon Lees are now in stock in the gallery both featuring early 20th Century Manchester street scenes.

Deansgate Manchester by Gordon Lees

Oxford Street Manchester by Gordon Lees

Gordon is a self-taught artist who came late to full-time painting, having first had careers in the R.A.F., industry, mining, commerce, and finally, in plastics design where he was a successful industrial stylist. Throughout these years, Gordon painted and exhibited in what spare time he had.

By the mid 1970s the demand for his work was such that he decided to become what he had always wanted to be, a full-time artist. His delicate style and attention to detail enable him to create the feel and atmosphere of the English countryside, and also to reflect the traditional values of a rural England now so sadly missed.

Full details of the paintings featured can be found at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/ or by clicking on the images.

Beatles Mad Day Out Volume II Collection

The hottly anticipated Volume II Collection of Beatles limited edition photographs have now been released.

The eight limited edition photographs by Tom Murray are the follow on to the Volume I collection that were released in late 2007 to a great response.

The latest collection of previously unpublished photographs depict the Beatles in various locations around London in the Summer of 1968 during a period when the band were having very few official press engagements.

All from editions of only 195 each, the Volume II collection is sure to be another big hit with Beatles collectors throughout the world.

Scene From the Thames II, All Together Now & Coming Apart



























Martha My Dear & Suburbia












Docks Then II & Standing Tall














All eight images from the Mad Day Out Volume II Collection are available at http://www.hepplestonefineart.com/ along with a rare matching numbered set of Volume I including sold out images.