Must see - Exhibitions
’William Blake’ at Tate Britain is unique, wonderful, sometimes odd, and a must see
Following William Blake’s rather unsuccessful exhibition in 1809, the Examiner reported his works to be ‘[a] farrago of nonsense, unintelligibleness, and egregious vanity, the wild effusions of a distempered brain.’ […]
The collector’s strange passion
Patrick Mauriès and Laurent Le Bon have curated a wonderful exhibition for the Leclerc Foundation in Landerneau simply titled “Cabinets of Curiosities”. There’s no misappropriation in the title: throughout the […]
Lisa Brice reconfigures the male gaze in forthcoming exhibition
In just a few weeks, the Stephen Friedman Gallery will present a solo exhibition of works by London-based artist Lisa Brice (b. 1968). Opening September 26th, this will mark Brice’s […]
Portraits inspired by Napoleon by Kehinde Wiley and Jacques-Louis David come together for the first time ever
When you see Kehinde Wiley’s Napoleon leading the Army over the Alps, it is reminiscent of Jacques-Louis David’s 19th century painting, Napoleon Crossing the Alps, in more than just its […]
Tate Britain features John Hoyland in ‘Spotlight’ series
Sometimes, to get the feel for an artist’s progression as they develop through their career, you don’t need to look at hundreds of works. Sometimes, it only takes a few […]
‘Sisters of the Brush’: An exhibition in Hawaii exploring The Seven and the women artists who helped pave their way
Entering its final weeks is a unique exhibition of Hawaiian artworks. These works aren’t just any works, though, as they represent a significant group of women artists called The Seven […]
‘Michael Jackson: On the Wall’ continues to flourish at Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Since Leaving Neverland, a 2019 documentary, shook the core of many fans of the singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, his reputation has been tinged for some. You might expect that […]
