Chris Ofili Unveils ‘Requiem’ His Grenfell Fresco At Tate Britain
Chris Ofili was inspired to create his Grenfell Fresco ‘Requiem’ by a chance meeting at the 2017 Venice Biennale
12 September 2023
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Chris Ofili Exploring Sin At Victoria Miro – Rev Jonathan Evens
Chris Ofili shows a series of etchings entitled Pink Daydreams of a Faun alongside his paintings about The Seven Deadly Sins.
13 June 2023
Chris Ofili: The Seven Deadly Sins
Victoria Miro presents The Seven Deadly Sins, a major new series of paintings by Chris Ofili.
Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm
Peter Doig: Painting By The Light Of The Moon – Courtauld – Nico Kos Earle
A pea green fishing boat drifts mysteriously on a moonlit sea. Along its length stand ghostly figures looking out to port, many carrying instruments highlighted in warm, golden tones.
20 February 2023
Cubitt Studios’ 30th Anniversary Kicks Off With Exhibition At Victoria Miro
Leading artists donate works to a fundraising show for Cubitt who have provided studio space for artists in Central London
2 September 2022
Ghosts of Empires II An Exhibition Articulating Black And Asian Diasporic Experiences – Ben Brown Fine Arts
After reading Kwasi Kwarteng’s book ‘Ghosts of Empire’, I was struck by the spectre of colonialism and imperialism
21 July 2022
In the Black Fantastic Ekow Eshun Curates London’s Best New Summer Exhibition
The Hayward Gallery’s new exhibition titled ‘In the Black Fantastic’ is the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists
29 June 2022
Chris Ofili: The Holy Virgin Mary – Significant Works – Sue Hubbard
Mayor Rudy Giuliani – threatened to close it on the grounds that the image of Chris Ofili’s The Holy Virgin Mary was religiously offensive.
29 September 2021
Six Black Artists Depict Race and Discrimination – MC Llamas
The BLM protests in recent weeks have shown us how relevant issues of race still are. It’s shocking to see that racial discrimination still exists in this day and age. It is our role as cultural influencers to give our attention and support to the fight against systemic racism.
13 June 2020
Chris Ofili Tapestry Magic At The National Gallery By Edward Lucie-Smith
Chris Ofili’s big tapestry, commissioned by the Clothworkers’ Company and now on view at the Sunley Room at the National Gallery, doesn’t seem to have attracted nearly as much attention as it should have done. It’s a pretty spectacular object, and in addition to that, it ticks all sorts of boxes.
12 July 2017
Chris Ofili: Weaving Magic
Turner Prize-winner Chris Ofili unveils a new tapestry, handwoven by Dovecot Tapestry Studio. Commissioned by the Clothworkers’ Company, Ofili has been collaborating with the internationally renowned Dovecot Tapestry Studio to see his design translated into a handwoven tapestry. The imagery reflects Ofili’s ongoing interest in classical mythology and the stories, magic, and colour of the Trinidadian landscape he inhabits.
Daily 10am–6pm Friday 10am–9pm
Chris Ofili First To Show At Victoria Miro’s New Venice Gallery
Victoria Miro has announced the Venice location for their new permanent gallery space launching over the period of the 57th Venice Biennale.
9 April 2017
Chris Ofili To Unveil New Tapestry At London’s National Gallery
The National Gallery will unveil a new tapestry by the Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili. Titled the Caged Bird’s Song, the exhibition marks the first time the artist has worked in the medium of tapestry and will include a series of preparatory works on paper in an installation conceived by the artist for the Gallery’s Sunley Room.
24 March 2017
New Year’s Honours List Recognises Chris Ofili Patrick Brill and Ryan Gander
The 2017 New Years Honours list has given a resounding seal of approval to the Visual Arts this year. The List has reflected the contribution the Visual Arts sector has undertaken and its considerable cultural accomplishments. Artists Chris Ofili CBE, Patrick Brill OBE (AKA Bob & Roberta Smith) and Ryan Gander OBE were honoured with these noblest accolades.
31 December 2016
Shortlisted Projects Unveiled for Lighting London’s Bridges
The six shortlisted proposals by international teams, representing seventy-three artists, architects, designers, planners and engineers from Asia, Europe, North America and South America will be unveiled on Wednesday 9 November in the Illuminated River Exhibition, a free exhibition running for three weeks at the Royal Festival Hall (RFH) until Tuesday 29 November.
8 November 2016
Christie’s London Post War And Contemporary Evening Sale Achieves £95,646,500
Christie’s Post War & Contemporary Art Evening Auction achieved £95,646,500 / $ 150,069,359 / €134,287,686, with sell-through rates of 87%… Read More
1 July 2015
Chris Ofili Holy Virgin Mary Elephant Dung Painting To Be Auctioned
Chris Ofili’s most controversial painting, ‘The Holy Virgin Mary’ (1996) will be offered for sale at an auction at Christie’s on 30 June in London…. Read More
30 May 2015
Chris Ofili Is The Only Visual Artist Among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
Chris Ofili Is The Only Visual Artist Among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
18 April 2015
Black Narcissus And Opulent Romanticism: Chris Ofili A Twenty Year Survey
Taken from the Cole Porter song, the title of this gorgeous two decade survey show is more then apt. Including… Read More
1 November 2014
Titian Given Contemporary Makeover In New National Gallery Exhibition
The most common way of seeing a Titian is as follows: you walk into a prestigious and/or 19th Century building,… Read More
5 August 2012
Chris Ofili His Legacy To Stephen Lawrence
Turner Prize winner said to be ecstatic over life sentence after 18 Year Hiatus “The injustice of Stephen Lawrence’s murder… Read More
4 January 2012
2012 Olympic Poster Artists Unveiled
Twelve Artists have been selected by the organizers of the 2012 Olympics to design the official posters. The list reads… Read More
21 June 2011
Turner Prize Artists Team with Royal Ballet For Olympiad Event
Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 is set to pair Turner Prize artists with Royal Ballet choreographers for National Gallery ROH collaboration for… Read More
21 April 2011