Category: Reviews
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A net of human connections
The exhibition Me Somewhere Else by Chiharu Shiota at Blain|Southern London presents immersive red-thread installations that explore memory, consciousness, and human connections. A poetic and enveloping experience, it invites viewers to step into the work and reflect on body, mind, and absence.
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Capturing the mood of the moment
The 2018 Turner Prize at Tate Britain presents four moving-image works by Forensic Architecture, Naeem Mohaiemen, Luke Willis Thompson, and Charlotte Prodger, capturing politics, identity, and the cultural mood of the moment through immersive and thought-provoking films.
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The coldness of fairy tales
Edward Burne-Jones’s exhibition at Tate Britain brings together more than 150 works revealing his fascination with classical heroes, fairy tales, and Gothic motifs. A landmark survey of one of the most influential artists of the Victorian era.
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A modern archeological discovery
Bringing together herm-like sculptures, dynamic mannequins, and fabric wall works, Daniel Silver’s exhibition offered a nuanced exploration of form, embodiment, and material history. The installation read as a meditation on the human figure across eras and cultures.
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Challenging South African local histories
Explore Kemang Wa Lehulere’s thought-provoking installations, where material experimentation and political history merge into a compelling artistic language.
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Skinning past memories
Discover Heidi Bucher’s unique sculptures and immersive installations at Parasol Unit Gallery, London, showcasing her exploration of impermanence, transformation, and the human form.
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Sculptures at the royal park
Frieze Sculpture 2018 at Regent’s Park in London showcases contemporary sculpture by 25 international artists, making it a must-see art exhibition this fall.
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Breaking moulds in art and in life
An in-depth review of “Russian Dada 1914–1924” at the Museo Reina Sofía, exploring how avant-garde artists challenged tradition, embraced radical experimentation, and reshaped modern art during a decade of political upheaval.
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A modern new language in sculpture
A look at Tate Britain’s “New Generation Sculpture” display, exploring how 1960s British sculptors revolutionised modern art through bold materials, innovative techniques, and a new abstract language. This review highlights the movement’s origins, key artists, and the enduring impact of their groundbreaking approach.
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The sacredness and vulnerability of all living forms
In Wild Bunch, Paloma Varga Weisz creates a silent, contemplative world where vulnerability, craftsmanship and mythic imagination intertwine. Her carved figures evoke the sacredness of all living forms, inviting viewers into an intimate space of reflection.