Nick Fraser: Chapter II - A Rare One-Day Exhibition of Unseen East End Art
About this Event
Nick Fraser: Chapter II is a rare one-day exhibition revealing the next stage in the rediscovery of East End artist Nick Fraser, an artist whose work carries an extraordinary emotional force, visual imagination and deeply personal story.
For decades, Nick painted from a private world of memory, identity, masculinity, spirituality and lived experience. His artworks are bold, intimate, instinctive and often charged with a raw emotional language that feels both deeply personal and universal. Chapter II brings together selected original paintings, archive material and the story behind an artist whose work is only now beginning to receive the attention it deserves.
This exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to encounter a collection of Nick Fraser artworks that have never been publicly seen before. It is a chance to step inside the life, friendship, struggle and creative world behind the paintings, and to witness an important East End artistic legacy being brought into the light.
For the first time, the public will also have access to a limited release of Nick Fraser prints, alongside the opportunity to enquire about original works from the estate. For collectors, art lovers, supporters of outsider and self-taught art, and anyone moved by stories of hidden creativity, this is a significant moment.
Chapter II is not simply an exhibition. It is the continuation of a promise: to preserve Nick Fraser’s work, protect his story, and share his artistic voice with the wider world.
Why Attend?
This is a rare opportunity to:
- See previously unseen original artworks by Nick Fraser
- Discover the story of an East End artist whose work has remained largely hidden until now
- Experience selected paintings, archive material and personal history from the estate
- Access limited-edition prints for the first time
- Enquire about original works made available to the public
- Attend a one-day exhibition at Shoreditch Arts Club, in the heart of East London
- Be part of the next chapter in preserving and sharing Nick Fraser’s legacy
Who This Event Is For
This exhibition is for collectors, curators, artists, cultural historians, East London communities, supporters of LGBTQ+ and working-class artistic stories, lovers of expressive painting, and anyone who believes important art can come from places the art world has too often overlooked.
To make the exhibition accessible to different audiences, Nick Fraser: Chapter II will offer two viewing options across the day.
Daytime Viewing: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
The daytime viewing is designed as a more open and accessible opportunity for all ages, families, community groups, organisations, cultural partners and those who would prefer to experience the exhibition in a quieter, more reflective setting. Visitors will be able to view the artworks, learn more about Nick Fraser’s story, explore the archive material and discover the significance of the Chapter II exhibition.
Evening Private Showcase: 7:00pm – 10:30pm
The evening showcase will offer a more intimate private view experience, bringing together collectors, artists, supporters, cultural figures, friends of the project and those interested in the future of Nick Fraser’s legacy. This will be a special opportunity to experience the collection in the atmosphere of Shoreditch Arts Club, with access to limited-edition print information and enquiries around original works.
When booking, guests are encouraged to choose the viewing time that best suits them.
About Nick Fraser
Nick Fraser was an East End artist whose paintings reveal a private universe of colour, symbolism, identity and emotional truth. His work speaks of memory, masculinity, spirit, sexuality, friendship and survival. Though much of his art remained unseen during his lifetime, the estate is now working to carefully preserve, document and share his legacy.
Nick’s story is one of hidden creativity, lifelong friendship and the importance of those who protect an artist’s work when the world has not yet fully recognised it.
Limited Prints & Original Works
A limited release of Nick Fraser prints will be available through Chapter II, giving the public the first opportunity to own a piece of this emerging legacy. There will also be access to enquire about selected original works from the estate.
Availability will be limited, and interest is expected from collectors, supporters and those following the rediscovery of Nick Fraser’s work.
Tickets are limited for this one-day exhibition. Book now to be part of Chapter II, a rare opportunity to see unseen works, discover Nick Fraser’s story, and access limited prints and original works for the first time.
Date: Friday 31 July 2026
Venue: Shoreditch Arts Club
Address: 06 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DD
Tickets: £10 General Admission
Presented by: The Estate of Nick Fraser
Curated by: Marcus O’Shaughnessy
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Daytime Viewing
Info: The daytime viewing is designed as a more open and accessible opportunity for all ages, families, community groups, organisations, cultural partners and those who would prefer to experience the exhibition in a quieter, more reflective setting. Visitors will be able to view the artworks, learn more about Nick Fraser’s story, explore the archive material and discover the significance of the Chapter II exhibition.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Evening Showcase
Info: The evening showcase will offer a more intimate private view experience, bringing together collectors, artists, supporters, cultural figures, friends of the project and those interested in the future of Nick Fraser’s legacy. This will be a special opportunity to experience the collection in the atmosphere of Shoreditch Arts Club, with access to limited-edition print information and enquiries around original works.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 6.13 to GBP 16.96
