Bar Topolski Explained

Bar Topolski (previously known as the Topolski Century and Memoir of the 20th Century[1]) is a bar and cafe in the Hungerford Bridge arches[2] on the South Bank in London, England.[3] Previously a gallery, it presented a large artwork by Feliks Topolski (1907–1989). In 2013, as a result of low visitor numbers and rising rents, the gallery became a bar, with some of the artwork remaining on display and the remainder being moved to a private studio.[4]

The work was started in 1975 and opened by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1984.[5] It presents a panoramic view of key events and people in the 20th century. This installation forms a mural that is 600feet long and 12– high.The artist worked on the panels from 1975 until his death.

External links

Feliks Topolski: Tate Britain

Feliks Topolski: National Galleries of Scotland

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.felikstopolski.com/appeal.htm Appeal for the Topolski Century
  2. http://www.topolskicentury.org.uk/contact/ Contact
  3. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/places/topolski-century Topolski Century
  4. Web site: Feliks Topolski's South Bank memoir to become cafe-bar.
  5. http://www.topolskicentury.org.uk/about-us/topolski-century/ About Us