Established British artist, Rob Churchill, will be exhibiting his work from June 7th until September 15th, 2012 at Riva d'Arno,the new riverside wine bar and exhibition space, in Florence, Italy. The exhibition will be host to his playful and intriguing collections of oil paintings and etchings, including the 'Queens Heads', 'Lovers' and 'Chrystalline'.
Rob Churchill was born in Vancouver, Canada in 1965. He studied architecture in Oxford, England and subsequently worked as a designer in London and Los Angeles. He now lives in the Cotswold hills and works as an artist; painting, drawing and etching. He has exhibited in many of the major public institutions in England.
Riva d'Arno Wine Bar is run by Stefano Cozzi, a connoisseur of food and wine who offers a distinctive menu including regional delicacies and those from further afield. Try the fresh Bèlon oysters!
The wine bar faces the river at Ponte alla Carraia, with views of the Lungarno Vespucci and Corsini. It can be reached on foot in five minutes from Ponte Vecchio, or in 10 minutes from the Central Station and is a great place to relax or take a break from sightseeing and enjoy some gastronomic delights in a beautifully designed interior with views out across the river Arno.