Yes, I know it’s circles again but bear with me. This textile piece by Shihoko Fukumoto at ARTCOURT Gallery is, for me at least, an exercise in meditation The french word épuré (uncluttered) captures for me the pure nature of these pieces. Stripped down to the simplest elements they are exquisitely made with nothing intruding as a […]
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Walhalla by Anselm Kiefer at White Cube Bermondsey
The space at White Cube Bermondsey feels larger every time I visit. The occasion this time was for the Anslem Kiefer show, Walhalla. It was a cold damp day, perfectly suited to the dystopian world inside. Seeing healthy children in buggies or running about felt distinctly odd in this environment.Some work can, I think, come across […]
Cara Mills at Fiumano Projects
Francesca at Fiumano Projects shows a wide range of art and these “machines” by RCA student Cara Mills were a case in point. The first was her painting machine where paint from short brushes was flicked onto the wall from a constantly revolving conveyor belt. The heavy viscous paint builds up over time encrusting the wall. The other machine, the Labour […]
Gibbons & Nicholas present Anita Groener at the London Art Fair.
First -time exhibitors at The London Art Fair, the Irish gallery Gibbons & Nicholas, was one of my favourite stands this year. Showing Citizen, a collection of work by Anita Groener exploring the issue of displacement.
Sculpture at Tate Britain
I came across a small collection of sculpture in the Duveen Galleries at Tate Britain on a recent visit and these pieces in particular moved me: Richard Wentworth’s 35°9,32°18 from 1985 Harbour by Alison Wilding in silicone and alabaster Photo courtesy of Loz Pycock As if to celebrate, I discovered a mountain blooming with red flowers, unmistakable early […]
Turner Prize exhibition at Tate Britain
I was interested to explore the Turner Prize exhibition at Tate Britain as this year I had caught up on a short BBC programme giving some knowledge of the artists beforehand which was really helpful. Out of the four artists shortlisted, the two who held my attention the most were Helen Marten (the eventual winner) […]