sketch London’s festival display returns with The Art of Après
This Christmas, sketch, London’s iconic destination for art, design and dining, is embracing the alpine charm of après ski with a special installation called The Art of Après. From 14 November 2025, its venue at 9 Conduit Street will be transformed into a snow-dusted Mayfair escape, with pine forests shimmering under chandeliers, cosy mountain lodges glowing with warmth, and gentle snowflakes swirling through the air. The concept has been brought to life by sketch’s Creative Director and Art Curator, Milly Wright, who has combined art, floristry and design to recreate the magic of Europe’s winter mountains right in the heart of London.
The Art of Aprés, sketch London. Image credit Mark Cocksedge.
Each area of sketch captures a different chapter of the alpine experience. The Reception and The Glade Bar, styled by Lucy Vail Floristry, feature pine trees, snow-dusted dried flowers, and a ski chairlift against painted skies, portraying a serene winter forest. Ricky Paul’s East Bar and Pods become a snow-dusted ski resort, complete with a central mountain, moving miniature ski lifts, glowing lodges, and pine trees dusted with snow.
The Art of Aprés, sketch London. Image credit Mark Cocksedge.
In The Lecture Room & Library, Mehbs Yacqub’s crystal tree, decorated by Maya Heritage, reflects the alpine night sky, while the PomPom Factory’s Gallery installation presents cascading paper constellations inspired by falling stars over snowy ridges.
The Art of Aprés, sketch London. Image credit Mark Cocksedge.
The festive atmosphere extends to food and drink, with bespoke cocktails, seasonal patisseries, and the Christmas Afternoon Tea, from £115 per person including a glass of Champagne Pommery Extra Brut Royal (children up to 15 years £65). Live ballerinas perform in the Gallery, Glade, and Parlour, while Folie Saturdays offer ice-cold Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere cocktails, retro ski classics, and DJ sets for a lively après-ski celebration.
The Art of Aprés, sketch London. Image credit Mark Cocksedge.
The sketch Gift Shop presents hand-blown glass baubles, limited-edition candles, soft toys, and seasonal hampers, capturing the charm of The Art of Aprés to take home.
Date: 14 November 2025 – 5 January 2026. Location: sketch, 9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XG. sketch.london
