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Canadian Artist TRATE Spreads Technicolour Malaise in London
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Canadian Artist TRATE Spreads Technicolour Malaise in London

Chris Jenkins

Canadian artist TRATE shows his collection Technicolour Malaise in London in April. A collection of primarily large-scale, oil-on-canvas works, to be displayed for a limited duration at a solo pop-up exhibition in London from April 16th-18th, Technicolour Malaise consists of works executed between 2017 and 2019. The figurative works are inspired by an interplay of imagination and distilled experiences, exploring shifting states that define us as humans – isolation, resistance, longing, sorrow and hope. Painting...

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Steve McQueen Encapsulates the Future of London in New Exhibition at Tate Britain
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Steve McQueen Encapsulates the Future of London in New Exhibition at Tate Britain

Robyn White

Artist, filmmaker and Turner Prize winner Steve McQueen is to open his Year 3 exhibition at the Tate Britain on the 12th November. The exhibition will include a display of school photographs from two-thirds of London’s primary schools. “There’s an urgency to reflect on who we are and our future…to have a visual reflection on the people who make this city work,” said McQueen. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the young faces...

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Heroes Turn Into Villains in Danny McDonald’s First Solo Show
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Heroes Turn Into Villains in Danny McDonald’s First Solo Show

Robyn White

In his first solo show in Milan, Fire Sale on Earth presented by Ordet, American artist Danny McDonald showcases some of his more interesting pieces that offer a satirical commentary on America’s current political climate. McDonald presents commentaries on modern day life and politics through his artworks. Having always been interested in different heroes and villains in American consumer culture, the artist has repurposed and reimagined their prescribed roles. See Also: Hong Kong Hosts Cyberpunk...

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Photofairs in Shanghai to Open With Examples of 50 Leading Galleries
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Photofairs in Shanghai to Open With Examples of 50 Leading Galleries

Robyn White

Photofairs in Shanghai will once again be opening to celebrate the coming together of 50 galleries. It will be held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, running from September 20th to 22nd. On show will be examples from 50 of the most significant and forward thinking contemporary galleries across China and around the world. Visitors will get the chance to view art from over 700 leading artists. Artists being shown include Gilbert & George, Irving Penn, Cory...

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Ai Weiwei Among International Artists in ‘Art of Wishes’ Gala
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Ai Weiwei Among International Artists in ‘Art of Wishes’ Gala

Robyn White

Non-profit organisation Make-A-Wish Foundation is to hold a charity auction showcasing artwork from more than 20 international artists. The Art of Wishes Gala is to be held in the Royal Horticultural Halls in London on the 1st October and hosted by Make-A-Wish supporter and comedian David Walliams. The independent charity grants the wishes of critically ill children and supports their families in times of hardship and difficulty. See Also: Classic Marilyn Monroe Photographs for Online...

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Victoria & Albert Museum to Exhibit Tim Walker’s ‘Wonderful Things’
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Victoria & Albert Museum to Exhibit Tim Walker’s ‘Wonderful Things’

Robyn White

The Victoria and Albert museum in London is going to be exhibiting highlights from regular Vogue photographer Tim Walker, running from the 21stof this month to March 2020. The exhibition, entitled ‘Wonderful Things’, will showcase some of the photographers most immersive and creative works. Paying Tribute However, the V&A plans not to just showcase these works, but to pay tribute to his imagination and creative process. The exhibition will include examples from collaborators and what...

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Margate To Host Art Car Boot Fair
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Margate To Host Art Car Boot Fair

Robyn White

At the end of September, Margate welcomes the Art Car Boot fair for the second time since 2004. The seaside town provides a platform for established artists and creators to showcase their flair and contribute to the ever-growing art scene by the coast. Artists who attend will produce works of art specifically for the event and for £50 and under. See also: Art Car Boot Fair Goes Online The Ultimate UK Art Hub Once just...

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Sotheby’s Celebrates The Art of Collecting in “Inspired by Chatsworth” Exhibition
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Sotheby’s Celebrates The Art of Collecting in “Inspired by Chatsworth” Exhibition

Anetha Sivananthan

Sotheby’s New York’s “Selling Exhibition” celebrates the art of collecting with an assemblage of artworks and sculptures inspired by the tastes of two most influential lines of collectors, the Chatsworth and Cavendish families. Inspired by Chatsworth: A Selling Exhibition revisits the country house aesthetic, via its splendid collection of 18thcentury silver, commissioned portraits of nobility, captivating biblical paintings, diamond jewellery and domestic items. Original Compositions Giovanni Battista di Jacopo Rosso, otherwise referred to as Rosso...

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Celebrating 150 Years of Henri Matisse
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Celebrating 150 Years of Henri Matisse

Elika Roohi

Henri Matisse is widely thought of as one of the great artists of the 20th century. His mastery of colour as expression, displayed through a body of work spanning half a century, has won him extensive recognition and respect among art critics and more casual art enthusiasts alike. He is regarded, along with his contemporary and friend Pablo Picasso, as responsible for revolutionary developments in both visual art and sculpture in modern art. This year, marking the sesquicentennial of Matisse’s birth, provides an opportunity to reflect on...

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2019: Our Overview of Must-See Art and Culture Events
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2019: Our Overview of Must-See Art and Culture Events

Chris Jenkins

In 2019, the Royal Collection Trust will mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. With the last da Vinci to grace the open market fetching an impressive $450 million and brewing a worldwide media storm, the renowned polymath will receive his biggest exhibition in 65 years, Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing.  The RCT is partnering with 12 institutions around the UK to showcase 144 drawings by the...

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