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Jerusalem gains perspective

So we're officially on the map – or shall we say, we've officially been mapped. Jerusalem has been drawn from above by renowned British artist (and possible superhuman) Stephen Wiltshire, putting us in such company as Tokyo, New York and London. In an interview with Yediot Aharonot, Wiltshire noted, `Jerusalem was the hardest city I've ever encountered to draw. There are many tiny details that are without architectural order or reason.` But instead of taking it to heart, Wiltshire took our holy city's inherent sprawling madness as a `big challenge` and the results are breathtaking.

During his intensive three days of drawing, Wiltshire left the municipality for scheduled visits related to advocacy and activities for autistic children. He visited schools and programs supported by Jerusalem's welfare and social services unit as well as visited a children's activity center in East Jerusalem. Wiltshire also participated in a general rehearsal of a theater group of autistic individuals – the first of its kind in Israel. (Jeruselamite - The Jerusalem Culture Guide)

Manhattan Skyline 1988

`It was Stephen's first flight and I was wondering how he would react to a seven hour journey to New York. He listened to the rock music on his headset and as the runway fell away he looked out of the window and said one word: 'Wow!'.

I knew then that he was going to enjoy the trip. He proved to be a charming travelling companion. He talked with the cabin crew and other passengers, showing his book of Drawings around as we flew. He was invited to sit in the 'jump seat' for the landing in New York and realised a dream - 'I am being the pilot of the jumbo jet and I can see the skyscrapers and the Manhattan Skyline.'

We flew in a helicopter around the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty and over Brooklyn Bridge at three hundred feet. Stephen was thrilled to see it all.` (Excerpt from Cities (Dent, 1989) by Chris Marris)

Stephen opens Art House

Stephen and TONY HART will be opening Art House at Cathedral School London SE1 on the 19th of June. Art House is an art gallery with a variety of small spaces which has a particular focus on contemporary and experimental art. Children from Cathedral School often use the studio space for classes and visit the exhibitions. > MORE NEWS

New Prints

Several new prints are now available for sale on the website. Among them 'Old Bond Street', 'Bridge of Sighs' and 'Windsor Castle'. > VIEW

Our charity work

This month we were pleased to donate works to ART NOW FOR AUTISM US to raise funds for research about Autism and BIMPE APPEAL to raise funds for Bimpe's new wheelchair.
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We are also extending our printing and shipping facilities from July this year. Your favourite print(s) and mount(s) will be produced and shipped much faster directly from our new Twickenham Printing House.
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