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Paul Cooke's First Solo Exhibition at Jealous Gallery Explores Thames River and London Life

exhibition · 2026-03-24

Paul Cooke presents his inaugural solo exhibition titled 'Everything Finds Its Level' at Jealous gallery in London from March 26 to April 25, 2026. The show features expressive paintings inspired by the River Thames and Cooke's personal experiences in London. Born in 1962 in Hackney, Cooke began painting during the pandemic after earlier discovering creative outlets during a prison term. Each work references specific moments or locations from his life in the city, serving as both a tribute to London and a visual autobiography. The exhibition title reflects Cooke's belief that time reveals people's true nature.

Key facts

  • Paul Cooke's debut solo exhibition runs from March 26 to April 25, 2026
  • The exhibition is titled 'Everything Finds Its Level' and is held at Jealous gallery in London
  • Paintings are inspired by the River Thames and Cooke's London experiences
  • Cooke was born in 1962 in Hackney and began painting during the pandemic
  • The artist previously explored creativity during a prison sentence

Entities

Artists

  • Paul Cooke

Institutions

  • Jealous

Locations

  • London
  • Hackney
  • River Thames

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