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I've seen art change lives—now I hope it can help fight knife crime

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27.03.2025

25 March 2025, 17:14

By James Ryan

At Grove Gallery, I’ve always prided myself on doing things differently.

For me, it’s not just about showcasing incredible artists, it’s about giving a platform to those who may not come from traditional art backgrounds but have powerful stories to tell. There’s something incredibly rewarding about nurturing talent and introducing them to a new audience of art lovers.

Beyond this, I strongly believe in aligning the gallery with meaningful causes. Over the years, we’ve supported artists whose work connects to important social issues, such as Ed Worley (Opake), who overcame homelessness and addiction, partnering him with Centrepoint; Blind Braille artist Clarke Reynolds, in collaboration with The Vision Foundation; and Eve De Haan and Sara Pope, whose work has supported Choose........

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