For 26 years, the ING Discerning Eye, sponsored by the multinational bank ING, has played a significant role in the British art scene. The annual exhibition features small-scale artworks selected by six figures from the art world: two artists, two collectors, and two critics. Along with the artists chosen from the nationwide open call, they also extend an invitation to artists they know and love to participate in the exhibition.
This year, Cockpit maker Melanie Bartheidel will be exhibiting two drawings, selected by art critic Will Gompertz to feature in his curated section.
The 2024 selectors are artists Adebanji Alade and Nina Murdoch, collectors Carol Leonard and Gabrielle Blackman, and critics Paul Carey-Kent and Will Gompertz. Each selector independently curates their own section, creating six mini-exhibitions within the larger show.
With a vast array of styles and mediums to explore, this approach ensures there will be something for every visitor.
