Rebecca Horn Inventive Installation and Performance Artist Dies Aged 80
Rebecca Horn RA, a pioneering German installation artist and filmmaker, has died (September 6th, 2024), aged 80.
8 September 2024
News
Claudette Johnson Unveils New Transport for London Commission
Brixton Underground station commission by the celebrated British artist and 2024 Turner Prize nominee Claudette Johnson.
5 September 2024
£6m Watteau Painting Once Owned By Walpole Receives Export Ban
A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste by Jean-Antoine Watteau. The historic painting once belonged to Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole…
2 September 2024
Peter Doig Calls For Art Market Transparency Criticising Secondary Market Profits
The artist Peter Doig, whose work has fetched staggering sums at auction, has voiced his frustration over the lack of transparency in the art market, particularly regarding the secondary market.
1 September 2024
WASPS Studios From Idealism To Big Business – Clare Henry
Scotland’s hot topic is the hike in the cost of WASPS STUDIOS. Set up in 1977 by artists for artists, for almost 50 years, WASPS (short for Workshop & Artists Studio Provision Scotland)
1 September 2024
Bankrupt Boy Scouts of America Art Collection To Be Auctioned Off
Boy Scouts of America art collection to be auctioned compensating survivors of childhood sexual abuse within the Scouts.
30 August 2024
Art Market News
Armory Show 2024: What The Dealers Said Plus Sales Report
New York – On Sunday, September 8, The Armory Show concluded its 30th edition, marking a landmark year as the first under the… Read More
9 September 2024
Unattributed Rembrandt Discovered In US Country Auction But Is It Right?
An unsigned portrait reputedly by the Dutch master Rembrandt has turned up in a Camden, Maine, attic. First estimated to… Read More
4 September 2024
Sotheby’s Faces 88% Earnings Decline Amid Art Market Slowdown
Sotheby’s, one of the most prestigious auctioneers globally, is suffering from poor financial results down by 88% due to the… Read More
2 September 2024
Abrams Family Collection Goes Under The Hammer At Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s has announced a significant auction featuring works from the esteemed Abrams Family Collection, set to take place in September… Read More
30 August 2024
Claude Monet: $30m Fresh To Auction Water Lilies Headline Christie’s HK Sale
Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies,” which is fresh to auction, will headline Christie’s first evening sale of 20th—and 21st-century art at… Read More
28 August 2024
People
Derek Boshier: Influential British Pop Artist Has Died Aged 87
Derek Boshier, an influential figure in British Pop Art, has died in Los Angeles aged 87. Born in Portsmouth, England… Read More
6 September 2024
Pipilotti Rist Wins 2024 Sikkens Prize
The 2024 Sikkens Prize will be presented to the renowned Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist in a special ceremony on Monday,… Read More
3 September 2024
Victoria Siddall Appointed New Director Of London’s National Portrait Gallery
Victoria Siddall has been appointed as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, marking a significant leadership… Read More
28 August 2024
Daphne Warburg Astor: Philanthropist And Art Patron Has Died Aged 74
London, UK—Daphne Warburg Astor, an artist, philanthropist, art patron, and passionate environmental advocate, has died aged 74. Daphne was an… Read More
27 July 2024
Events
Monet and London. Views of the Thames
Some of Monet’s most remarkable Impressionist paintings were made not in France but in London. They depict extraordinary views of the Thames
British Art Fair 2024
British Art Fair takes place once a year to showcase the very finest Modern British and Contemporary Art.
Turner Prize 2024
This year’s four shortlisted artists are Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas.
Michael Craig-Martin
A key figure in British art, Michael Craig-Martin is one of the most influential artists and teachers of his generation.
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers
Get ready to be amazed by Van Gogh’s breathtaking paintings at a once-in-a-century exhibition.
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
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.
Reviews
The Victorian Radicals And Other Related Exhibitions – Revd Jonathan Evens
The Victorian Radicals featured in this exhibition were attempting to go back to the future, although, at points, they got… Read More
21 August 2024
Prydie: The Life and Art of Mabel Pryde Nicholson 1871 -1918 – Claudia Barbieri Childs
It’s been more than a hundred years since Mabel Pryde Nicholson’s last show, an injustice belatedly put to right by a fascinating exhibition
30 July 2024
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
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
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
Zoë Law: Presents Noel Gallagher And Over 100 LEGENDS At NPG
Over a hundred celebrated figures from the colourful areas of art, fashion, business, and entertainment will be showcased in LEGENDS by Zoë Law.
9 September 2024
Liverpool Cathedral Hosts Anish Kapoor Centenary Exhibition
As part of its centenary celebrations in 2024, Liverpool Cathedral is set to host a landmark exhibition by internationally acclaimed sculptor Anish Kapoor.
12 August 2024
The 80s: Photographing Britain Tate Announces Major New Exhibition
Tate Britain is set to host “The 80s: Photographing Britain,” a landmark exhibition that delves into the transformative decade of the 1980s through the lens of photography.
6 August 2024
John Stezaker: Spell A 20-Year Retrospective Exhibition The Approach
The Approach Gallery is presenting “Spell,” a solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist John Stezaker, marking the 20th anniversary of their collaborative partnership.
5 August 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
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
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
The Art Diary September 2024 – Revd Jonathan Evens
In September’s Art Diary, I highlight a range of international exhibitions before returning to the UK for exhibitions at Hastings Contemporary, The Sainsbury Centre, The Fitzwilliam Museum and Elizabeth Xi Bauer.
2 September 2024
Ten Unmissable London Art Exhibitions Autumn 2024 – Artlyst
Autumn will bring significant exhibitions to the major museums and galleries in London.
28 August 2024
Francis Alÿs: Interview of the Month, August 2024 – Paul Carey-Kent
The Barbican is currently presenting some forty of Francis Alÿs’s films of children’s games, alongside his paintings and other related material.
17 August 2024
Tracey Emin: My Bed (1998) – Significant Works – Sue Hubbard
Until now, I have avoided writing about Tracey Emin in this series of ‘Significant Works’. It just seemed too obvious. She rose to fame on the crest of the YBA wave in the 1980s.
13 August 2024
The Art Diary August 2024 – Revd Jonathan Evens
August’s diary highlights a range of shows which engage with art as a form of storytelling by revealing hidden histories and telling lost stories.
6 August 2024
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
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
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
How Banksy Saved Art History – Kelly Grovier
How Banksy Saved Art History by Kelly Grovier examines art history through the dark lens of the mysterious Street Artist Banksy.
5 September 2024
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: 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