I am doing some research at the moment into renowned artists’ studios and homes in London, and wanted to share some of my findings. Francis Bacon had a fascinating studio in 7 Reece Mews in South Kensington, which was diligently photographed by Perry Ogden. After Bacon’s death in 1992, the studio and its contents were moved to the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art in Dublin. It accounted for thirty years of unchecked creativity; the room was not solely a place to work, but almost a canvas for Bacon’s creativity. The doors and walls were used as impromtu palettes. The studio is almost a work of art in itself, and gives us a unique insight into how, why and what Bacon painted. The images are from a book by John Edwards, which can be seen here.
