Transvangarde 2002 provides a platform for a truly international encounter between artists from around the planet by juxtaposing outstanding work by artists and sculptors from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East — and beyond!

Transvangarde 2002 will introduce London audiences for the first time to the serene sculptures of the Ethiopian artist Etiyé Dimma Poulsen. The exhibition will counterpose the powerful sculptural works of the West African, El Anatsui with the carved printing-blocks of the Chinese artist, Xu Zhongmin. Included also will be visionary paintings by the Peruvian, Pablo Amaringo; highly-textured oils by the Ghanaian, Ablade Glover; haunting new work by the Palestinian artist Laila Shawa that makes stark reference to the clash of cultures highlighted by the World Trade Centre bombing; playful metal sculptures by the Papua New Guinean, Ruki Fame, vibrant abstract paintings by the Austrian, Elisabeth Lalouschek; the striking work of Aubrey Williams from Guyana and fantastical paintings by the extraordinary English artist, Gerald Wilde, a major retrospective of whose work will subsequently be presented in a solo exhibition at the Gallery. There will also be a selection of other works by a alrge selection of other planetary artists with a global vision.

The October Gallery receives funding support from the Association of London Government through the London Boroughs Grants organisation.	The October Gallery Education Department is supported by the generosity of the Marks & Spencer Community Fund, which provides funding to help maintain the post of the October Gallery's Education Co-ordinator.