Fortnum's X Chris Levine: In-Conversation

This May, Fortnum & Mason is pleased to present a unique curation of multidisciplinary works by pioneering British artist, Chris Levine from 30 April until 6 June 2019. Levine will showcase a selection of his best known pieces, spanning his acclaimed portraits of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Moss and Paul Smith, to more recent experimental light works and unique silkscreen Cross Prints.

Chris Levine is perhaps best known for producing what is already being described as one of the most iconic images of the 21st century, Lightness of Being (2004), a sensational three-dimensional portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Levine is informed by his lifetime of research and study in philosophy, astronomy, science and spirituality, which feeds into every part of his work.

In tandem to this, Levine uses meditation as the basis of his practice, a limitless inspirational resource, from the developmental stages of his work to the distillation process as a work is brought to completion. Levine’s work has been exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery, Kensington Palace, the Science Museum, The Eden Project, The Royal Opera House, The Annenberg Space for Photography, MATE museum in Lima, New York City’s Museum of Arts & Design, London’s Fine Art Society and Tasmania’s MONA museum. Fortnum & Mason has a long-standing commitment to the arts, supporting generations of artists and designers through its connections with the Royal Academy, the Royal College of Art, the Slade School of Fine Art and the Bloomsbury Group, alongside Fortnum’s own distinguished collection.

To celebrate the launch of Fortnum’s X Chris Levine, the artist will be joined by Tim Marlow – Artistic Director of The Royal Academy – for an evening of conversation at Fortnum & Mason’s 3’6 Bar on Tuesday 14 May. The creative duo will discuss Levine’s multidisciplinary career to date as well as forthcoming projects underway for 2019. Refreshments will be served and there will be a Q&A opportunity with Chris Levine and Tim Marlow following the discussion. Tickets are available to book online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chris-levine-in-conversation-tickets-60566768836