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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Delighted to be showing two works in Illuminated The RSA, London WC2N 6EZ 10–24 June 2026 AOAP Projects and the Royal Society of Arts announce the launch of a new annual summer exhibition, Illuminated. The exhibition is conceived to become a fixture in London’s summer cultural calendar.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Two more works I’ll be showing at the CBPP exhibition. ‘Elara with Golden Magnolia’ and ‘Elara Self’ mixed media print Image size 38 x 30 cm, paper size 45 x 36 cm THE 2026 CBPP EXHIBITION 6 - 14 June 2026 10 - 5 Daily The Department Store, 248 Ferndale Rd, Brixton, SW9 9FR

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The Contemporary British Portrait Painters return to the Department Store in Brixton this June with an exhibition featuring work by over 50 artists. I will be showing 3 small works, including: The Nymph oil on panel 40 x 30 cm THE CBPP 2026 EXHIBITION 6 - 14 June 2026 thedepartmentstore.com

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Final week of REALISM 26 at the MEAM Barcelona. I have exhibited my work at the MEAM a few times now, through Figurativas and as an invited artist in their curated exhibitions, every time feels uniquely special. It is always an honour to share space with such a diverse and exciting range of artists

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

One week left to see REALISM 26 - Figure & Time at MEAM Barcelona. Thrilled to have my painting hung in a prime spot and featured on the banner! ‘An Angel at my Table’ oil on linen over panel 100 x 70 cm Winner of the BP Portrait Award 2018.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition opened this week with our usual fanfare! Always lovely to see my works hanging amongst such a variety of styles, including some of my favourite portrait painters. Open until May 19th at the Mall Galleries (closed on the 12th)

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Second of my mixed media prints showing at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition open now at the Mall Galleries, London, until 19 May Elara in Golden Forest mixed media print (archival giclee print, gouache, 22 ct gold leaf) Image size 38 x 30 cm, paper size 45 x 36 cm

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

One of two mixed media prints I will be showing at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition opening next week 7 - 19 May Mall Galleries London Elara Double mixed media print (archival giclee print, gouache, 22 ct gold leaf) Image size 38 x 30 cm, paper size 45 x 36 cm

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition opens next week. Accompanying my portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley OBE, for Christ’s College, Cambridge, I will also be showing the layout drawing I prepared for it. RP annual exhibition 7 - 19 May @mallgalleries London

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition opens next week. I will be showing my portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley OBE, for Christ’s College, Cambridge, which they have very kindly lent for the exhibition. RP annual exhibition 7 - 19 May Mall Galleries London

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A pleasure to be in this Expert Panel Discussion on Portraiture, hosted by James Nicholls Art Group @ Mall Galleries. Chaired by renowned curator Dr Alison Smith, with 3 Royal Society of Portrait Painters award winning artists, myself, Antony Williams and Frances Bell. youtu.be/VsviH_zHmuw?...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter A still life from some years ago Fiddler’s Hill Nest oil on linen over panel 35 x 35 cm

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

On Mother’s Day Sharing this photo for the 1st time, a rare moment when my mother was the 1st person to see my portrait of HM The Queen mid way through the painting process. I had just had my 2nd sitting with The Queen and my mother was staying with me, I couldn’t resist 📸

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Really looking forward to being part of this discussion panel tomorrow on portraiture at 2.30. Free entry, do come along if you can. Kindly organised by James Nicholls and hosted by Mall Galleries

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I will be taking part in a panel discussion on ‘Portrait Painting Today’ at the Mall Galleries London this Saturday 14th Feb at 2.30pm, with distinguished curator Alison Smith and fellow portrait painters Frances Bell Paintings and Antony Williams. No need to book

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Great to finally see my portrait of Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, hung in their Hall, which dates from 1517. In pride of place too! Helen Moore is the first female President of Corpus in its 500 year history.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters are publishing some interesting pieces written by their artist members on the theme of ‘my teacher’ Here is my piece, which is essentially about my father therp.co.uk/miriam-escof...

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Miriam Escofet RP | MY TEACHER - The Royal Society of Portrait Painters

MIRIAM ESCOFET RP: MY TEACHER

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Some lovely installation and opening shots from the @meam for REALISM 26 - Figure & Time 16 January - 17 May 2026 I am delighted to be showing in this year’s REALISM exhibition with my portrait ‘An Angel at my Table’ alongside such great artists and works. www.meam.es

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

REALISM 26 - Figura y Tiempo, opens tonight at the MEAM · Museu Europeu d'Art Modern I’m sad not to be there for the opening, but thrilled that my work in one of the banners greeting people as they visit the exhibition. 16 January - 17 May 2026 www.meam.es/en/

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Delighted to be part of the MEAM’s annual REALISM exhibition, with my BP Portrait Award 2018 winning portrait of my mother, where the concept of time (and loss) are so embedded in the idea of the work. REALISM 29 - Figure & Time 16 January - 17 May www.meam.es/en/exhibitio...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Heavens oil on linen 147 x 102 cm Another older work from my period of surreal, allegorical still lifes. The most ambitious painting of mine at the time, and still to this day. A whole year of focused work was dedicated entirely to this work

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

HAPPY CHRISTMAS! An old one, from my period of slightly surreal, allegorical still lifes. The Sewing Box oil on linen 71 x 46 cm from around 2005

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Progression of one of a larger work, showing key painting stages; starting with the layout drawing - the 'map' for the painting. With more complex works I need to key in the background to a high degree before moving onto the central figure, like setting the stage for a player.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The 3rd work I will be showing at THE DISTINCTIVE EYE : SINGULAR VOICES IN BRITISH PAINTING 12 - 21 November Panter & Hall , Pall Mall The Temple oil on linen 76 x 51 cm the only remaining work from an earlier period when I was exploring ideas of architecture and allegory.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

2nd of 3 works I will be showing at THE DISTINCTIVE EYE : SINGULAR VOICES IN BRITISH PAINTING 12 - 21 November Panter & Hall, Pall Mall @PanterandHall Terra gouache on paper 71 x 58 cm www.panterandhall.com/collections/...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

1 of 3 works I will be showing at THE DISTINCTIVE EYE : SINGULAR VOICES IN BRITISH PAINTING 12 - 21 November Panter & Hall, Pall Mall, London Stargazing (Childhood Ontology Series) pastel and mixed media (including gold leaf) on paper 74 x 53 cm www.panterandhall.com/collections/...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The RP inaugural Drawing Prize 2025 'Revealing the Human' opens tomorrow at the University of Hull Art Gallery October 3rd - November 30th I'm delighted to be showing these drawings amongst a really strong selection of works, which you can see online on the RP website therp.co.uk

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

A hop through my process for a recent commission, from life drawing and observation, to layout drawing and final oil painting. All stages help to resolve certain decisions about the final work for me. Sound on for comments. Portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley for Christ's College, Cambridge

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

These drawings will be shown in the RP inaugural Drawing Prize 2025 'Revealing the Human' University of Hull Art Gallery October 3rd - November 30th @rp @universityofhull Layout Drawing A & B for a portrait of Elara graphite, conte, gouache, ink on cans on paper 38 x 29.5 cm each

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

An insight into a recent very small drawing on panel, a reworking of an earlier idea. You'll need sound on for the insights! 'Vanitas Revisited' mixed media drawing on panel 20 x 15 cm Framed size 29 x 24 cm

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

This work has recently returned from an extraordinary series of exhibitions over the past 2 years - from Hangzhou and Beijing in China, to the Palacio Real in Madrid, and finally Barcelona at MEAM. It gives me a chance to video it for the first time.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

A very condensed, edited, super fast glimpse into the painting process of the red leather jacket in my recent portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley for Christ's College, Cambridge. www.christs.cam.ac.uk/news/portrai...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

My portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley for Christ's College, Cambridge. oil on linen over panel 90 x 65 cm Unveiled last week. www.christs.cam.ac.uk/news/portrai... A new portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley, OBE, by Miriam Escofet hangs in the Hall.....

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

My portrait of Professor Margaret Stanley OBE, was unveiled at Christ's College, Cambridge during their Midsummer Feast. An Hon Fellow of Christ's, best known for her work on the HPV vaccine, it's been an honour to paint such a distinguished individual, who I found to be full of warmth and humour.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Tomorrow Saturday 5 July is the last chance to see the @thecbpp exhibition at The Department Store, Brixton @squirepartners I am completely in love with this building, which is worth a visit in itself!

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Looking forward to the opening of the 3rd CBPP exhibition at The Department Store tomorrow! www.thecbpp.org is a collective of some of the best contemporary portraiture you will see. Don’t miss it! The building itself is worth a visit! thedepartmentstore.com Open daily 26 June - 5 July

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This work has been part of a 9 month long exhibition at the MEAM Barcelona and will be coming home soon. REALISM NOW - 27 Sept 2024 - 1 June 2025 A curated exhibition of international artists aiming to show the varied and wide approaches to contemporary figurative painting.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

A time-lapse through the evolution of a painting. All works are individual but for me certain principles hold fast: - Everything starts with drawing - Background in painting is key - Light and Space are the building blocks Portrait of Prof Helen Moore for Corpus Christi College, Oxford

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

. As we wave goodbye to the Royal Soc of Portrait Painters exhibition, here is a video I didn't get round to sharing. The final prep before getting the panel into a temporary exhibition frame. Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford oil on linen over panel 85 x 65 cm

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Being interviewed by James Nicholls at the Private View of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries, for his Art Review feature of our exhibition Talking about my portrait of Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Details of my drawing of Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi Oxford, which I am exhibiting alongside her portrait in oils, at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries This drawing was made during my sittings with Helen over a period of several days.

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A very nice feature by James Nicholls for The Art Review on the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition currently on at the Mall Galleries until Saturday 17th May youtu.be/aZL3qTKq0Y0?...

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James Nicholls Presents: THE ART REVIEW at 2025 Royal Society of Portrait PaintersAnnual Exhibition

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Sitter and Portrait! It was lovely to have my sitter see her finished portrait for the first time at the opening of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition this week at the Mall Galleries, London Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford Exhibition until 17 May

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

What a fabulous opening to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition yesterday! A wonderful array of the best contemporary portraiture on show, including some great invited artists. And we had the incomparable Simon Schama presenting the opening speech! Opens today 8 - 17 May Mall Galleries

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

One of the drawings I will be showing at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition opening this week. Life drawing of Ausrǎ conte on hand canson paper 63 x 52 cm RP annual exhibition 8 - 17 May Mall Galleries London www.mallgalleries.org.uk/exhibitions-...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I am glad to be showing a few drawings at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters exhibition. This is one of them. Drawing is fundamental part of my practice and shows up in different ways and approaches. RP annual exhibition 8 - 17 May Mall Galleries www.mallgalleries.org.uk/exhibitions-...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I will be showing this recent portrait commission of Prof Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition opening on the 8th May at the Mall Galleries London. RP exhibition 8 - 17 May www.mallgalleries.org.uk/exhibitions-...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

This week was the opening of BEYOND THE PRIZE at the Mall Galleries, where I am showing this recent drawing . 16 to 26 April 2025 Guest curated by Tabish Khan, the exhibition brings together the best prize winning artists from art societies across the UK www.mallgalleries.org.uk/exhibitions-...

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Miriam Escofet @miriamescofet.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Details of a recent large full figure portrait. Professor Sir Mark Welland, Master of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge oil on linen over panel 120 x 90cm It's always a risk when adding so many elements to a piece, but I found the floor pattern provided the unifying architecture for the painting.

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