London – The Colours of Mayfair

We’ll meet at 10 AM at the Royal Academy of Art Cafe for a “Welcome to Mayfair” meeting. You will be briefed about what to expect from this tour and how to make the best out of your visits. You can shoot your questions in the Q&A session that follows the briefing. Enjoy your coffee while you interact with the Curator/Tour Leader.

The Royal Academy of Art was founded in 1768 by a group of 40 artists and architects who became the first Royal Academicians. They’re run by the Royal Academicians, artists and architects elected by their peers in recognition of their exceptional work. They also put on world-class exhibitions of art from around the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to their galleries each year.
Enjoy a walk through the Museum along with the Curator/Tour Leader who will be giving you insights into thousands of art pieces that adorn the walls of the Museum. Witness the evolution of the Royal Academy that has survived 250 years and the blitz during World War II.

In a magnificent room overlooking Burlington Gardens, the RA’s Senate Room has been restored and embellished by Sir David Chipperfield RA. It’s a perfect spot for a light lunch. Inspired by its Italianate surroundings, the menu features a selection of antipasti, salads and crostini alongside daily pasta specials, cured hams and regional cheeses, accompanied by a range of proseccos, Italian wines and classic soft drinks.
Enjoy your lunch with your Curator/Tour Leader and indulge in some art discussions. If you wish to have some wine, it can be served on extra payment.

After lunch we walk down the art district of Mayfair visiting the three Top Exhibitions in the Art Collector Tour Network. Among them will be galleries like Bond Street / St James’ Duke St: Whitford, Waterhouse & Dodd, Connaught Brown, Gagosian, Victoria Miro, Hauser & Wirth, Timothy Taylor, Bernard Jacobson, Pace, Fine Art Society.
Get blown away by the plethora of art at these galleries. You will not only be exposed to the works of award winning artists but will also have opportunities to buy art with the help of the curator. You don’t have to worry about logistics after purchase as the curator will ensure that your valuable purchases are dispatched as per your requirement.

Georgian architecture, opulent arcades and gentlemen’s clubs have traditionally been the main draw in London’s St James’s, though recent years have seen an influx of contemporary art and design galleries, joining more historic institutions such as Christie’s and the ICA. Enjoy the walk down to St James’s and catch a public auction at the Christie’s Auction House.
The day ends with summing up and feedback along with attractive offers for other art tours of London and other art destinations of the world.