One of the strongest stands for me this year at Collect was Vessel Gallery. Here are a few of the glassmakers they exhibited. I was particularly taken with the work of Karin Mørch, who will have a solo show at Vessel later this month. The fluidity of her calligraphic pieces form a dance between motion, […]
Figures in Extinction. Complicité and Crystal Pite at Factory International, Manchester.
The world premiere of Figures in Extinction at Factory International in Manchester was one of the most powerful theatrical productions I have ever seen. This was the only UK venue to host it before an international tour. I’ve been a long-term fan of Complicité, co-founded by Simon McBurney since their foundation in the early 1980s […]
emajendat. Lauren Halsey at the Serpentine Gallery, London.
Emajendat, by Lauren Halsey at the Serpentine Gallery is a full-on blast of joy and celebration. The title says it all. This is a testament of love to the culture and vitality of South Central Los Angeles, home to the artist and her family for generations, a “funky garden” made within the setting of Kensington […]
It Will End In Tears: Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum at The Curve, Barbican.
The Curve at The Barbican can be an intimidating space for an exhibition but It Will End In Tears by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum worked well as you followed the narrative elements. Walking through felt like witnessing a 1940s film noir plot. We are though given the freedom to interpret the story in a variety of […]
London Art Fair. Post 2 of 2
In this second post I continue my highly personal selection from some of the galleries at the London Art Fair. I make a point of always looking at the art first, only reading labels afterwards. It means I avoid the unconscious prejudice that can happen and provides the odd surprise as mentioned in my previous […]
London Art Fair. Post 1 of 2
The first UK art fair of the season, the London Art Fair, is one I really look forward to visiting, particularly as January is so miserable. The range of work on show is broad and always of a high quality. This time I decided to photograph pieces that appealed to me as a collector so […]
