The Edge of Reality, a recent exhibition of Jake Wood-Evans at Unit Gallery develops his contemporary take on some of the Western historical painting traditions. His paintings use work by a well-known artist including Joshua Reynolds or John Singer Sargent as the starting point then he scrapes away, blurs and paints something which, whilst retaining […]
Jake Wood-Evans at Unit Gallery
John Kørner: Cosmopolitan Super Fruits at Victoria Miro
I love surprises and this was most definitely one of them so thanks to my friend for suggesting this visit. John Kørner is a Danish artist whose work is delicious and seductive while raising uncomfortable questions. I delighted in the colour and techniques yet also felt a bit guilty about the subject matter. His concerns […]
Kyōsai at the Royal Academy
This exhibition, Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection, currently on at the Royal Academy, was a real eye-opener for me as I had never heard of him before. Working in the19th century he witnessed Japan’s exposure to the outside world after centuries of isolation. Such a cultural shock must have been massive and we can thank […]
La Bourse de Commerce, Paris
La Bourse de Commerce, an iconic building redeveloped to house François Pinault’s art collection is suitably impressive. Even if you’re not interested in art it is worth visiting for the architectural transformation by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. I overcame my vertigo to climb up to the top this first visit and recommend it to get […]
Louise Bourgeois: the Woven Child at the Hayward Gallery, London
There’s an awful lot to take in at Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. This marvellous show looks at one aspect of Bourgeois’ oeuvre which is huge in itself so I’ve focussed on just some pieces here, mainly heads. It’s worth noting the way she shapes the mouths as well as […]
Ed Clark at Hauser & Wirth
This exhibition of paintings by Ed Clark is at Hauser & Wirth in London till the 20th April and was something of a revelation. You can see from the photo above how huge some are. I’d never heard of him till recently (I honestly don’t know why), especially as he was an abstract expressionist. Known […]