Rook & Raven

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Rook & Raven gallery, London, W1 in 2013

Rook & Raven was a contemporary art gallery based in Fitzrovia, London. [1] It was co-owned by Richard Grindy & Rachelle Lunnon. Opening in 2011, it closed in 2017. [2]

Artists

Artists previously shown at Rook & Raven:

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References

  1. Fulleylove, Rebecca. "YOU REST YOU RUST". Dazed Digital.
  2. "Info". Rook & Raven. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. "Bill Wyman: Reworked photos in new art exhibition". BBC News. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2020.

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