Looking for an art exhibition in West London to explore before Christmas? Head to FreddieFoulkes Gallery at Shepherd’s Bush Market, where Rear View brings together work by Michael Cox and Sophie Ives. Running from 7th November to 16th December 2026, the exhibition features paintings, monoprints and etchings that invite a closer look.
What happens when artists show us the side we usually overlook? That question connects the two artists, whose work explores what we see, what remains hidden and who controls the view. You’ll encounter two different approaches, with plenty to think about as you move through the exhibition.
Sophie Ives returns following her gallery debut earlier this year. Her paintings explore the female nude from behind, questioning how artists portray women and how audiences look at them. Alongside these paintings, her etchings bring figures together in scenes that suggest a stage or performance.
Meanwhile, Michael Cox makes his first appearance at the gallery. His oil paintings and monoprints depict the backs of artworks, drawing on photographs of art confiscated under Nazi rule. Through these unusual views, he explores censorship and the place of art in society.
His large painting, Paintings (Picassos), draws on a 1937 photograph of confiscated artworks stored in Berlin. Together, these works offer a starting point for conversations about access, authority and the stories behind a painting.
7th November 2026
