Now draw the curtain

Solo Exhibition by Ana Curbelo 02.11.22 - 30.01.23

The Book Club EC2A 4RH London Shop the collection

Now draw the curtain was an exhibition by Ana Curbelo, the award-winning illustrator, that brought together a body of work developed over the previous four years.

Over three rooms, the exhibition traced an evolution that has affected both her palette and the mood her work evokes. The humorous militant feminism of her early illustrations, characterised by punchy colours and rotund anatomies, has gradually given way to greater introspection and a mostly monochromatic execution. The subtle gestural elegance of her most recent work, in black and white, reflects a thoughtful contemplation of emotional intimacy, which serves as a satisfying counterpoint to her more socially committed earlier work.

About the artist

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Born in London, Curbelo grew up in the Canary Islands. In 2010 she left to study graphic communication at Loughborough University. She now works from her studio in Stoke Newington, London.

Curbelo has worked as an illustrator internationally with clients such as Microsoft, BBC, and Vice, creating characters with a very distinct personal style. Her best known work is her illustrations for The Tampon Book, which helped change German law and won several awards, including a White Pencil in Impact at D&AD, and a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, attracting worldwide press interest.

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The Venue

The exhibition was held at The Book Club, EC2A 4RH, London. The venue has since closed.