The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has displayed temporary contemporary art since 1998. THE END by Heather Phillipson was removed on 15 August 2022, and the latest choice was unveiled on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. Antelope by Samson Kambalu is the 14th Fourth Plinth commission and will stay until next year. It was selected in 2021 by the Fourth Plinth Commission … [Read more...] about Report on New Installation on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square – Antelope by Samson Kambalu
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London’s National Gallery announces ‘pay what you wish’ scheme for special exhibitions amid cost-of-living crisis
Visitors to the National Gallery will be able to pay “as much or as little as they like” on Friday evenings for the run of a Lucian Freud exhibition as part of a new scheme responding to the cost-of-living crisis, the gallery has announced. The Pay What You Wish scheme, the first of its kind at the National Gallery, will be valid for the run of the Credit Suisse – Lucian … [Read more...] about London’s National Gallery announces ‘pay what you wish’ scheme for special exhibitions amid cost-of-living crisis
Stunning diamond pieces from Queen’s jewelry collection to go on display at Buckingham Palace
Dazzling jewelry from the Queen’s personal collection is to go on display during the summer opening of Buckingham Palace’s state rooms. The bracelets, tiaras and brooches will appear alongside photographs of the Queen that feature the pieces made from diamonds, emeralds, and pearls. The photographs, taken by acclaimed society photographer Dorothy Wilding, will be familiar … [Read more...] about Stunning diamond pieces from Queen’s jewelry collection to go on display at Buckingham Palace
Lucian Freud: Family Matters at Freud Museum London
For the centenary of the birth of British artist Lucian Freud (1922–2011), the Freud Museum is staging its first-ever exhibition of his work. The exhibition explores the childhood, family life, and early work of Lucian Freud at the London home of his grandfather, Sigmund Freud (1856–1939), the founder of psychoanalysis. On display are paintings, drawings, photographs, … [Read more...] about Lucian Freud: Family Matters at Freud Museum London
London’s Design Museum to explore story of Surrealism in landmark exhibition
The story of the Surrealist movement and its impact on the world will be displayed in an “eye-opening” exhibition at The Design Museum. The exhibition titled Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 – Today will run from October 14 until February 19 and will explore how the Surrealist movement revolutionised art and design. Nearly 350 objects will go on display, … [Read more...] about London’s Design Museum to explore story of Surrealism in landmark exhibition
Exhibition featuring 40-meter animations to open at National Gallery next year
A new exhibition of 40-meter animated projections based on pictures from the National Gallery is set to open later this year. The 25 striking new animations are designed to immerse the viewer in a panorama of nine large video projections, played on a continuous loop. They are based on an idiosyncratic selection from famous paintings in the National Gallery in London, and … [Read more...] about Exhibition featuring 40-meter animations to open at National Gallery next year
British Museum launches hieroglyphs exhibition to mark special anniversary
The British Museum has launched a major exhibition to mark 200 years since the decipherment of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The exhibition, which opens to the public on October 13, explores the inscriptions and objects that helped academics unlock an “ancient civilization” exactly two centuries ago. The immersive display, which will include digital media and audio, will … [Read more...] about British Museum launches hieroglyphs exhibition to mark special anniversary
Windrush generation makes our culture richer, says William as monument unveiled at Waterloo Station
Black men and women are still facing racism and discrimination in modern-day Britain in a nation that would be poorer without the efforts of the Windrush generation, the Duke of Cambridge has said. William was speaking as he and the Duchess of Cambridge attended the unveiling of a national monument at London’s Waterloo Station to celebrate the dreams and courage of the … [Read more...] about Windrush generation makes our culture richer, says William as monument unveiled at Waterloo Station
National Gallery announces plans for year-long festival to celebrate its bicentenary in 2024
The National Gallery has announced plans to celebrate 200 years with a year-long festival of “art, creativity, and imagination”. The Trafalgar Square art gallery was founded in 1824 and houses a collection of more than 2,300 paintings dating from the 13th to 20th centuries. On May 10 2024 the National Gallery will celebrate its bicentenary and will commemorate the … [Read more...] about National Gallery announces plans for year-long festival to celebrate its bicentenary in 2024
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022 Report
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is an annual highlight for London culture. It is the world's oldest open submission exhibition. What does that mean? It means that anyone can enter their work to be considered for inclusion. Yes, anyone. So, we get to see artworks from incredible Royal Academicians and artists most will never have heard of before. What Is The Summer … [Read more...] about Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022 Report
Important Turners Returning to Britain for Special Exhibition at National Gallery This November
This will definitely be worth seeing later this year! Some very important JMW Turner paintings are returning to Britain for a special exhibition at the National Gallery this autumn. Here are the details from the National Gallery: Two ground-breaking pictures by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) will return to the UK for the first time in over 100 years, … [Read more...] about Important Turners Returning to Britain for Special Exhibition at National Gallery This November
Re-imagining Buckingham Palace architects share visions for royal HQ
Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world, but it has been reimagined by a leading architect as Buckingham Waterworld, surrounded by lakes due to rising sea levels. To mark the Platinum Jubilee, renowned designers have laid out six artistic visions for the Queen’s London residence for Country Life magazine. Converted by John Nash in the 1820s, the … [Read more...] about Re-imagining Buckingham Palace architects share visions for royal HQ
‘Monumental’ Monet Waterloo Bridge masterpiece expected to fetch £24m at auction
One of Claude Monet’s “monumental” paintings of Waterloo Bridge will go under the hammer for an estimated £24 million in London next month after being in the possession of the same US family for seven decades. Waterloo Bridge, Effet de Brume, which depicts the London landmark cloaked in fog as the morning sun breaks through, has been described by auction house Christie’s as a … [Read more...] about ‘Monumental’ Monet Waterloo Bridge masterpiece expected to fetch £24m at auction
V&A to stage first UK exhibition on fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in 2023
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will stage the first UK exhibition showcasing the work of French fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel next year. It will chart the evolution of her design style and the establishment of the House of Chanel, from the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the showing of her final collection in 1971. Running … [Read more...] about V&A to stage first UK exhibition on fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in 2023
National Gallery to explore legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi in new exhibition
An exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi will open at the National Gallery next spring. Saint Francis (1182–1226) was a revered religious figure who was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in the 13th century and made the designated patron saint of Italy along with Catherine of Siena. He was also made the patron saint of ecology in 1979 by Pope John … [Read more...] about National Gallery to explore legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi in new exhibition
National Gallery to bring together work from renowned artists for the first time in 2023
A new exhibition of more than 100 paintings and sculptures by masters including Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and Piet Mondrian will go on display at the National Gallery next year. The ground-breaking exhibit titled After Impressionism will bring together radical art of European cities from 1886 to 1914 for the first time. The display will begin with work from late … [Read more...] about National Gallery to bring together work from renowned artists for the first time in 2023
70ft living tree sculpture to stand outside Buckingham Palace for Jubilee
A huge sculpture made up of 350 British native trees is to be erected outside Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. An artist’s impression shows how the 70ft structure, made up of small trees in aluminum pots “sprouting” from timber-plank branches, will tower over the palace gates during the four-day bank holiday weekend in June. It will form a … [Read more...] about 70ft living tree sculpture to stand outside Buckingham Palace for Jubilee
Turner Prize shortlist features Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth whipped cream sculpture
The artist who installed the “transformative” Fourth Plinth sculpture in London’s Trafalgar Square has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize. Heather Phillipson’s The End features a whirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a drone, and a fly. The British artist, 43, was also nominated for her solo immersive exhibition at Tate Britain titled Rupture No 1: … [Read more...] about Turner Prize shortlist features Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth whipped cream sculpture
Canaletto’s Venice Revisited – Review of Latest Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
Canaletto's Venice Revisited is at the National Maritime Museum from 1 April 2022. It explores some of the most iconic 'view paintings' of Venice and how the tourism that helped establish Canaletto's career, today threatens his city's future. The exhibition combines paintings from Woburn Abbey with objects from the Royal Museums Greenwich's collections. Look … [Read more...] about Canaletto’s Venice Revisited – Review of Latest Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
Tate Modern Announces Next Turbine Hall Installation Artist – Cecilia Vicuña
Tate Modern has announced the next artist that will take over the massive Turbine Hall exhibition later this year and its Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña. From the Press Release from the Tate: Tate Modern and Hyundai Motor today announce that Chilean artist and poet Cecilia Vicuña will create the next annual Hyundai Commission. Vicuña (b.1948) is perhaps best known for her … [Read more...] about Tate Modern Announces Next Turbine Hall Installation Artist – Cecilia Vicuña
Exhibition inspired by vandalized paintings opens at National Gallery
An exhibition inspired by paintings that were vandalized while on display has opened at the National Gallery. The new work by the gallery’s 2021 artist in residence Ali Cherri is called: If you prick us, do we not bleed? The exhibition looks at how histories of trauma can be explored through a response to museum and gallery collections. During research into the … [Read more...] about Exhibition inspired by vandalized paintings opens at National Gallery
Exhibition Report: The World of Stonehenge Exhibition at British Museum
When a major London exhibition gets repeated five-star reviews and is described as 'magnificent,' 'astonishing' and 'unmissable,' you know it's one you have to see. The World of Stonehenge opened at the British Museum on 17 February 2022. I've seen some reviewers describe it as one of those exhibitions you will remember for the rest of your life. With such high praise, I had to … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: The World of Stonehenge Exhibition at British Museum
Vincent van Gogh self-portraits reunited for landmark exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery
A collection of self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh showcasing the Dutch artist’s career is going on display in London. It is the first time the “full span” of Van Gogh’s self-representation has been explored in an exhibition, with 16 self-portraits being unveiled at The Courtauld Gallery on Thursday. Works on show will trace the evolution of his style from the early … [Read more...] about Vincent van Gogh self-portraits reunited for landmark exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery
Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 50s to Now – Latest Exhibition at Tate Britain
This Tate Britain exhibition explores Caribbean-British art over four generations. There is an open admittance that, like much of the mainstream British art world, Tate was late to recognize many of the artists included. But that is being rectified now with this celebration of this cross-cultural genre of art. Over Forty Artists This is the first time a major national … [Read more...] about Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 50s to Now – Latest Exhibition at Tate Britain
The Courtauld Gallery Reopening after 3 year closure for renovations – Here’s a look at what’s changed
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has been closed since 2018 for the largest transformation project of its history. It reopens on Friday, Nov 19, 2021, allowing us to enjoy not only the magnificent Impressionist and Post Impressionist collection but so much more with the extra gallery space. The Courtauld is home to one of the greatest collections of art in the UK, … [Read more...] about The Courtauld Gallery Reopening after 3 year closure for renovations – Here’s a look at what’s changed
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