COMO Conversation: Caio Locke

Eclectic Gallery London, in collaboration with COMO The Halkin, presents COMO Conversation: Caio Locke, an intimate evening dedicated to the visionary cityscapes of Anglo-Brazilian artist Caio Locke.

Locke’s intricate, dreamlike urban worlds have earned him international recognition. His work has been shown at Christie’s, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with a landmark solo exhibition at the Embassy of Brazil in London, a show the eminent art critic Edward Lucie-Smith described as one that “knocks one’s preconceptions sideways”. His public commissions include the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt, the London Elephant Parade and the BFG Dream Jar project with Steven Spielberg.

Recently profiled by Artnet and a category winner of Jackson’s Open Painting Prize, Locke paints cities not simply as physical places but as reflections of memory, culture and collective consciousness, immersive compositions where cityscapes, imagination and speculative futures collide. His practice is shaped by a childhood spent between London and Rio de Janeiro; after qualifying as a lawyer, he realised his true calling lay in art and has worked as a full-time artist since 2007. Working mainly in acrylics and oils, and drawing on a formative background in etching, he combines meticulous colour handling, layered historical and cultural references, and multiple perspectives to build compositions of remarkable depth. His paintings are collected internationally and held in private and corporate collections.

The setting could not be more fitting: COMO The Halkin, London’s original luxury boutique hotel, tucked away on a quiet Belgravia street moments from Hyde Park Corner. Behind its Georgian façade, the hotel’s serene, Milanese-designed interiors offer an elegant backdrop in which to experience Locke’s work up close.

Guests will view a curated selection of new and recent paintings, meet the artist, hear him speak about his ideas and process, and join an informal conversation exploring cities, consciousness and imagined futures.

Discover more about Caio Locke and the upcoming COMO Conversation in Our Culture Magazine.

https://ourculturemag.com/2026/08/24/caio-locke-to-discuss-dreamlike-cityscapes-at-como-the-halkin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Event details

Date: Thursday 24 September

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Venue: COMO The Halkin, 5–6 Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 7DJ (3 minutes’ walk from Hyde Park Corner station)

Format

• Exhibition viewing of selected works by Caio Locke

• Artist introduction and talk

• Informal conversation and Q&A with the artist

• Live Painting

Tickets and booking

Spaces are strictly limited and advance booking is essential.

For more information or questions please contact Eclectic Gallery:

Tel: +44 (0)20 7323 0189

Mob: +44 (0)77866 53571

Email: [email protected]

FAQ section

Who is Caio Locke and what is his background?

Caio Locke is an Anglo-Brazilian contemporary artist based in London. His work has been exhibited at Christie’s, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with solo shows including the Embassy of Brazil in London, and public commissions such as the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt, the London Elephant Parade and the BFG Dream Jar collaboration with Steven Spielberg. A childhood between London and Rio de Janeiro and an earlier career in law inform his richly layered cityscapes.

What themes does Caio Locke explore in his work?

Locke’s paintings treat cities as projections of collective human consciousness, exploring self-transcendence, coexistence and utopian futures. His surreal, “parareal” urban worlds weave together architecture, philosophy, culture and history, inviting viewers to step back from everyday reality and imagine alternative ways of living and thinking.

What techniques and mediums does Caio Locke use?

Working mainly in acrylics and oils, and drawing on a formative background in etching, Locke builds complex layered cityscapes through meticulous colour handling, fine line work and carefully mapped perspectives, blending mathematical precision with imaginative abstraction.

Where is the event and how do I get there?

The event takes place at COMO The Halkin, 5–6 Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 7DJ — a three-minute walk from Hyde Park Corner Underground station (Piccadilly line), close to Knightsbridge and Buckingham Palace.

Will the artworks be available to purchase?

Yes. Works on display will be available for acquisition through Eclectic Gallery. Gallery staff will be on hand throughout the evening to discuss availability, pricing and commissions.

Will refreshments be served?

Light refreshments will be served during the evening. [red = placeholder wording: hospitality details still being finalised with COMO, update before publishing]

How do I reserve a place?

Places can be reserved via Eventbrite. Spaces are strictly limited and advance booking is essential — early reservation is strongly recommended.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/eclectic-gallery-caio-locke-2702699