The founders of a very expensive hairdressing chain, which I certainly can't afford to go to, have created something with a little bit more artistic weight (excuse my cynicism) than the traditional cut and blow dry. The Mascolo family, integral members of the Toni & Guy brand, have taken over a disused Grade II listed Edwardian library in Battersea and transformed it, creating amongst the aged winding corridors, oak panelled walls and stained glass windows a unique space for contemporary fashion, art and music events called The Library. Visitors are less passive viewers, more active participants in the viewing experience; delving into dark corners to discover the next work of art, negotiating creaky floorboards and precarious balconies to move from room to room. I love old buildings and hate neutral white-washed galleries, so this seems to be the perfect solution.
The first exhibition is just as unique as the space it occupies. Curated by Jose Waldie the gallery displays works of art from acclaimed and established artists, scattering amongst these more well known works those by up and coming artists, singer Patrick Wolf's mother being one of them.
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