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Exhibition of 1761, the inaugural exhibition of the Society of Artists of Great Britain opens at Spring Gardens in London.
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Exhibition of 1761
1761 art exhibition in London
The Exhibition of 1761 was the inaugural art exhibition staged by the Society of Artists of Great Britain (SAGB), a group of painters, architects and sculptors. The exhibition opened on 9 May 1761 and was held at Spring Gardens in Westminster, London.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Society of Artists of Great Britain
Historic art organisation in London
The Society of Artists of Great Britain was founded in London in May 1761 by an association of artists in order to provide a venue for the public exhibition of recent work by living artists, such as was having success in the long-established Paris salons. Leading members seceded…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Spring Gardens
Street in St James's, London
Spring Gardens is a dead-end street at the south east extreme of St. James's, London, England, that crosses the east end of The Mall between Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square. Part of the old liberty of Westminster and the current City of Westminster, it abuts Whitehall, Horse…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
May 9
Day of the year
May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 236 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)