Deptford-based artist John Heywood-Waddington has had his Rainy Day London painting selected for the prestigious ING Discerning Eye exhibition.
More than 730 artworks by 529 artists have been selected from a staggering 6,500 entries, reflecting the breadth and vibrancy of contemporary British art.
Curated by a panel of six prominent art world figures—Curtis Holder, Polly Morgan, Richard Ansett, Rosie Millard, Dr Chris Stephens, and Nicholas Scott—the exhibition offers a dynamic mix of styles, subjects, and media.
Each selector made independent choices, resulting in six distinct curatorial perspectives within one cohesive show.
John said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to have my work shown alongside artists from all over the country in a prestigious London venue (and potentially win prizes up to £5,000)”.
The exhibition opened with an awards evening last Thursday, presenting £15,000 in prizes, including the £5,000 ING Purchase Prize.
Supported by ING since 1999, this partnership marks one of the UK’s longest-running commercial art sponsorships. Over the years, it has:
- Exhibited 12,500+ works by 4,000 artists
- Awarded £300,000+ in prize money
- Sold £1.4 million+ worth of art
Visitors can explore works in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, video, mixed media, and more. A daily programme of events and artist demonstrations will accompany the exhibition.
A virtual edition of the exhibition will run until 1 January 2026, extending access to audiences nationwide and beyond.
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Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AS
The exhibition is free to visit every day until this Saturday 22nd 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 1pm on Sunday 23rd.
