Anne Imhof: Homophobic Vandalism Destroys Six Austrian Billboards
Six billboards by renowned German artist Anne Imhof were vandalized in what she described as an “act of violent aggression” on July 23…
24 July 2024
News
How Three Loaned Masterpieces From Berlin State Museums Wound Up For Sale At Gagosian
The shadowy sale of three significant 20th-century American paintings on permanent loan to Berlin’s State Museums has sparked an international outcry.
23 July 2024
Pay Rise For GSA Director Amid Salary Cuts In Many Art Schools – Clare Henry
By rights, Glasgow School Art Director Penny Macbeth should be having a busy summer. At Glasgow’s Mackintosh conference…
20 July 2024
DISARM: Fiona Banner Debuts Global Art Project In Major Cities
CIRCA has announced a new commission titled ‘DISARM’ by British artist Fiona Banner, known as The Vanity Press.
16 July 2024
Bill Viola Seminal Figure In Video Art Dies Aged 73
Bill Viola, a pioneering figure in video art whose works profoundly shaped the medium’s place in contemporary art, passed away on July 12….
13 July 2024
Antony Williams Wins NPG’s Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2024
Antony Williams has been awarded the prestigious Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award by the National Portrait Gallery
12 July 2024
Art Market News
Christie’s Reports 22% Decline in First Half Sales
The global auction house, Christie’s, announced this week that it recorded $2.1 billion in live and online auction sales during… Read More
17 July 2024
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Announce A Diverse Roster of Exhibitors
Art Basel Miami Beach has released its exhibitor list for the 2024 edition, promising an exciting and vibrant art fair… Read More
10 July 2024
Tokyo Genda: Is Japan’s Art Market Booming? Here Are The Results
The second edition of Tokyo Gendai, organised by The Art Assembly with SMBC Group as the Principal Partner, has successfully… Read More
8 July 2024
J.M.W. Turner Watercolour Of Lulworth Cove Sells For £384k At Sotheby’s
A rare and exquisite watercolour by J.M.W. Turner, “Lulworth Cove,” dating back to circa 1811-12, has resurfaced, causing considerable excitement…. Read More
3 July 2024
People
Marisol: The Revaluation of A Pop Art Icon
Marisol Escobar, known simply as Marisol, was a Venezuelan-American artist born in France in 1930 who became one of her… Read More
24 July 2024
Marina Abramović Moco Museum London Announces Inaugural Exhibition
Moco Museum London, a new shopfront gallery in Marble Arch London, is set to unveil a new performance exhibition by… Read More
17 July 2024
Dorothy Lichtenstein Philanthropist Widow Of Roy Lichtenstein Dies Aged 84
Dorothy Lichtenstein, a prominent figure in the contemporary art world, has died at the age of 84. She is widely… Read More
9 July 2024
Lisa Nandy Named Culture Secretary In Starmer’s Labour Government
In a landslide victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule, Labour has appointed Lisa Nandy as the new Culture… Read More
5 July 2024
Events
Oscar Murillo: The Flooded Garden
This summer, artist Oscar Murillo will transform the Turbine Hall into an enormous painting garden.
Grayson Perry: The Vanity of Small Differences
For the first time, this exhibition brings the Turner-Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry’s six large-scale tapestries to a building where William Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress…
Francis Alÿs: Ricochets
A new immersive exhibition celebrating the universality and ingenuity of play
In the Eye of the Storm Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s
This is the most comprehensive UK exhibition to date about modern art in Ukraine,
Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
The exhibition shines a spotlight on three generations of woodblock print artists including Yoshida Hiroshi, Fujio, Tōshi, Hodaka Chizuko and Ayomi
Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
The Hayward Gallery presents Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere, the first mid-career survey of the New York-based Bahamian artist.
RA Summer Exhibition 2024
The annual Summer Exhibition showcases a diverse array of contemporary works, including prints, paintings, films, photography, sculpture, and architectural works.
Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection
Showcasing over 300 rare prints from 140 photographers, the exhibition will be a major presentation of twentieth and twenty-first-century photography on loan from the private collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish.
Judy Chicago: Revelations
Judy Chicago’s largest solo presentation in a London institution.
Now You See Us: Women Artists In Britain 1520-1920
Spanning 400 years, this exhibition follows women on their journeys to becoming professional artists.
Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider
Explore the groundbreaking work of a circle of friends and close collaborators known as The Blue Rider.
Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States
A solo exhibition of works by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA at Serpentine South
Reviews
Cedric Morris And Arthur Lett-Haines Gainsborough House – Revd Jonathan Evens
Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines ran The East Anglian School of Art and Design from their home, Benton End, Hadleigh.
23 July 2024
Three South Coast Exhibitions Not To Miss – Claudia Barbieri Childs
This summer, a lot of exciting art can be seen in country towns and houses within commuting reach of London. For reasons ranging from high-speed broadband connectivity….
16 July 2024
Yoshitomo Nara: Four Decades Of Artistic Evolution – Guggenheim Bilbao
Yoshitomo Nara’s expansive retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, from June 28 to November 3, 2024,
1 July 2024
In the Eye of the Storm Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930s Royal Academy – Sue Hubbard
Ukraine has long held a fascination. Family lore has it that my great-grandfather left Odessa in the 1890s, driven out by pogroms, to settle in the East End of London.
1 July 2024
Kasmin’s Camera: An Intimate Archive Capturing The 1960s and 1970s
The exhibition ‘Kasmin’s Camera’ at Lyndsey Ingram Gallery presents an engaging collection of over 100 previously unseen photographs
25 June 2024
Mark James A Syncopated Collection Of New Works – James Payne
Mark James is a British filmmaker known for his 1993 documentary FREEZE, the first TV documentary made about that iconic show, as well as his film on Carle Andre, “Upholding the Bricks”, and other films about artists, architects and musicians.
17 June 2024
Japanese Art: Three UK Exhibitions Explore A Multitude Of Work – Claudia Barbieri
Japanese art is having its time in the sun, with three British galleries putting on summer shows that illustrate the variety and adaptability of the country’s woodblock printing tradition.
10 June 2024
Tan Ping: Art On The Edge Rothko Museum Latvia – Philip Dodd
Mark Rothko was born in Dvinsk, on the main St Petersburg to Warsaw railway line, when the city was part of the Russian Empire…
9 June 2024
Judy Chicago Feminist Trailblazer Serpentine Gallery – Sue Hubbard
Fifty years after The Dinner Party, Judy Chicago has a major retrospective at Serpentine North entitled Revelations. The name of the exhibition is taken from an illuminated manuscript Chicago created in the early 1970s whilst simultaneously working on The Dinner Party.
3 June 2024
The Ultimate Venice Biennale Collateral Events 2024 – Lee Sharrock
Adriano Pedrosa, Curator of the 60th Venice Biennale, chose the controversial phrase Stranieri Ovunque (Foreigners Everywhere).
24 April 2024
Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States And Decolonialised Structures – Serpentine – Sue Hubbard
Yinka Shonibare Suspended States Serpentine Galleries: When I was a small child – many millennia ago – much of the world map was pink.
21 April 2024
Antony Gormley: Time Horizon A Bond Between Humanity And Nature – Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall, Norfolk, is one of the most beautiful places in the world for a sculpture park. The 18th-century estate gleams in perfect symmetry
14 April 2024
Previews
Seven Vibrant Black British Artists The Future is Now Part II: Re/Form~ation
The Future is Now PT.II: Re/Form~ation showcases seven vibrant Black British artists and explores the themes of worldmaking and legacy.
24 July 2024
Frieze Sculpture Expands For 2024 Regent’s Park Edition
The return of Frieze Sculpture in Regent’s Park from September 18 to October 27, 2024, always feels like the start of a new art season…
22 July 2024
Halcyon Gallery Proudly Presents Songs Of The Open Road: An Inspiring New Group Exhibition
Songs of the Open Road, currently displayed at the Halcyon Gallery in London, features works from seven influential artists.
18 July 2024
Leonora Carrington: Visionary Surrealist At Newlands House Gallery
Newlands House Gallery in Petworth, Sussex, unveils a compelling exhibition highlighting Leonora Carrington’s (1917-2011)
11 July 2024
Major Barbie Exhibition Launches At London’s Design Museum
The Design Museum in London has unveiled a major exhibition titled “Barbie: The Exhibition,” celebrating the 65th anniversary of the iconic Barbie brand.
4 July 2024
Ultraviolet: A Groundbreaking Exhibition Unveiled By KKWEER Arts London
London, June 2024 – KKWEER Arts is set to unveil ‘Ultraviolet,’ a compelling group exhibition that delves into
3 July 2024
Artangel Commission Showcasing UK’s Hobbies to Open in Croydon
This summer, London will witness the unveiling of “Come As You Are,” an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the UK’s diverse hobbyists.
2 July 2024
Monet’s London Paintings Reunited at The Courtauld Gallery After 120 Years
For the first time in 120 years, The Courtauld Gallery is set to reunite an extraordinary collection of Claude Monet’s Impressionist paintings of London…
24 June 2024
Beryl Cook And Tom of Finland Come Together At Studio Voltaire
Studio Voltaire, a leading contemporary art space, is set to make waves with its latest exhibition, “Beryl Cook / Tom of Finland.”
8 May 2024
Tony Cragg Unveils New Exhibition At Sublime Castle Howard
The internationally acclaimed sculptor Tony Cragg has unveiled his latest exhibition in the serine environment of Castle Howard, one of Europe’s best-known stately homes.
2 May 2024
Features
Conservative and Boring: Paris 2024 Olympics Artwork And Architecture
As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city is not only preparing for the influx of athletes and spectators but also for an ambitious cultural program…
25 July 2024
Arles 2024 Annual Photography Festival Les Rencontres Never Disappoints – Virginie Puertolas-Syn
In early July, I embarked on my annual pilgrimage to Arles. I wandered around the city, meeting artists and photography lovers, dining at Le Galoubet, and visiting the exhibitions on photography and contemporary Art at Luma.
10 July 2024
Michael Petry Discusses In League With Devils with Revd Jonathan Evens
Michael Petry is interviewed by Jonathan Evens about his upcoming ‘In League with Devils’ exhibition.
8 July 2024
Nil Yalter: Interview of the Month, July 2024 – Paul Carey-Kent
At 86, Nil Yalter is a star of this year’s Venice Biennale, where she is showing ‘Topak Ev’ and has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
6 July 2024
The Art Diary July 2024 – Revd Jonathan Evens
The July Art Diary includes exhibitions at Fitzrovia Chapel, Ingleby, The Gallery of Everything, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cristea Roberts Gallery, The Parsonage Gallery, Wellhouse Gallery
2 July 2024
Ten Out of London Exhibitions By Women Artists – Sara Faith
Women artists are taking centre stage in the UK’s exhibition scene this summer.
2 July 2024
Critic’s Choice: The 256th Royal Academy Summer Exhibition – Paul Carter Robinson
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, a cornerstone of the British art scene, owes its rich history and success to the Royal Academy of Arts.
11 June 2024
Visit Three Stately Homes Paired With Contemporary Sculpture – Sara Faith
This Summer, three of the UK’s most enchanting stately homes – Houghton Hall in Norfolk, Castle Howard in Yorkshire, and Compton Verney in Warwickshire – are hosting major sculpture shows.
7 May 2024
60th Venice Biennale Pavilions And Collateral Events Guide – Artlyst
The 60th Venice Biennale Arte, scheduled to spearhead the 2024 cultural calendar from 20 April to 24 November 2024, will mark a significant milestone…
8 April 2024
London Art Exhibitions 2024 A Month By Month Guide
Artlyst has compiled a month-by-month guide to the best London art exhibitions coming in 2024.
15 January 2024
Fair Comment 2024: International Art Fairs Guide – Recommended By Artlyst
The art world is a vibrant and dynamic realm where creativity converges with culture. Nowhere is this synergy more evident than at prestigious international art fairs.
31 December 2023
Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2023/2024 – End Of Year History Making
Welcome to the Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2023, an exclusive exploration of influential figures reshaping the contemporary art and cultural landscape.
28 December 2023
Paul Carey Kent: Artist Interview Of The Month Index – Artlyst
Welcome to this new series of monthly artist interviews by critic Paul Carey-Kent. Paul has written for Art Monthly and Frieze Magazine
26 October 2021
Significant Works: A New Series Of Contemporary Art Essays By Sue Hubbard
In this new series, Sue Hubbard explores single works by leading contemporary artists.
1 September 2020
Great Artworks Explained A New Video Series By James Payne
This is a new series by Artist/historian James Payne demystifying great works of art. We will be adding to this page as the content is produced.
1 June 2020
Books For Sale
Out of Oblivion: Documenting Ukrainian Modernism – Clare Finn
The publication accompanying the exhibition currently at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, has toured Europe, In the Eye of the Storm…
23 July 2024
Book Review: Make Art or Die Trying – Stuart Semple
In “Make Art or Die Trying,” Stuart Semple—an artist, entrepreneur, and activist—delivers a powerful manifesto on the transformative potential of art.
23 July 2024
Book Review: The Christo Interviews – Hans Ulrich Obrist
“The Christo Interviews” combines a compelling collection of dialogues between the renowned environmental artist Christo…
18 July 2024
Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead – Book Review
Joanna Moorhead’s Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington offers a compelling and richly detailed exploration of one of the 20th century…
4 July 2024