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Gillian Raffles: Pioneering Gallerist

The article Gillian Raffles: Pioneering Gallerist, published by Lyon & Turnbull in April 2025, pays tribute to one of the few female gallerists who shaped London’s post-war art world. Founder of the Mercury Gallery in 1964, Raffles championed figurative art and supported artists such as Elizabeth Blackadder throughout their whole careers. Fellow gallerist and friend Sarah Hargreaves says:

Firmly committed to artistic integrity over market trends, Gillian Raffles balanced showcasing emerging talent with dealing in established 20th-century European artists like Egon Schiele, Alexej von Jawlensky and Emil Nolde. The Mercury Gallery, with branches in London and Edinburgh, became known for its thoughtful curation, loyal clientele, and institutional impact.

Raffles’ legacy lives on through her archive safekept at Tate Archive and the continued relevance of her impact on the post-war art world.

Curious to learn more about Gillian Raffles? Read the full article here or watch artists David Remfry RA and Elizabeth Ogilvie remember and reflect on their friendships with the pioneering gallerist.