Arty London restaurant Sketch is being redesigned by a new artist

If you live in London, or just spend time online, you’ve probably seen photos on Instagram of Sketch’s iconic egg-shaped loos, gold and yellow-hued interiors and art-decked walls. The legendary restaurant is synonymous with its classy yet quirky aesthetic. Now the arty eatery has undergone a new redesign, with fresh works on display by British artist Jonathan Baldock. 

The Mayfair restaurant and gallery has revealed its new artworks, which were unveiled to the public yesterday (January 13). The restaurant has kept its sunshine yellow interiors designed by India Mahdavi that replaced Sketch’s millennial pink look in 2022, but has swapped out the artwork by Yinka Shonibare that previously hung on its walls. Previous artists to display at Sketch also include David Shrigley and Martin Creed. 

Baldock’s creations for the restaurant comprise a selection of 84 colourful clay masks from Baldock’s ‘Maske’ series lining the walls, surreal sculptures of flowers that bloom into faces and bodies surrounding the bar, and huge wool cocoons suspended from the ceiling. 

Mourad Mazouz, Owner of Sketch, said: ‘I am pleased to unveil this next chapter of the Gallery, created with Jonathan. At sketch, I have always believed in championing British artists, giving them the space to experiment, provoke and inspire. This new evolution continues that spirit, and I could not be more excited to share it.’

Jonathan Baldock said: ‘I am grateful for the opportunity to exhibit my work at sketch restaurant, following in the footsteps of artists I admire. I have been a fan of sketch since visiting in my early 20s, and I'm looking forward to being a part of its ongoing legacy.’

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