Tony Bevan Exhibitions and Events

For over four decades, Tony Bevan (b. 1951 in Bradford) has pursued an uncompromising vision. “To me, painting is about creating presence,” he explains. “It’s not about realism, but about making something that feels undeniably real.”

His work moves beyond representation to tap into something elemental, using stark, jagged lines and a restricted, often earthy palette. Bevan’s paintings challenge conventional notions of portraiture, instead offering deeply expressive, almost sculptural depictions of the self and others.

Bevan’s impact on contemporary painting is significant. His works have been exhibited internationally, from early landmark shows at the Serpentine Gallery and ICA London to major exhibitions in Germany, the United States, and Australia. His paintings and prints are held in collections at institutions such as the Tate, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Group shows

2025, L.A. Louver Celebrates 50 Years, L.A. Louver

2023, RED, L.A. Louver

2022, Modern British Art: Part 1, James Hyman Gallery

2021, Defining British Art, Piano Nobile

2020, In the Pink, L.A. Louver