I begin the November Art Diary with exhibitions by artists with whom I have some former connections, starting with some I have interviewed, such as Michael Petry, Sean Scully and Genesis Tramaine. Then, I highlight some other artists and exhibitions that address...
The four international artists shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025 are today revealed as Cristina De Middel, Rahim Fortune, Tarrah Krajnak and Lindokuhle Sobekwa. This long-standing annual Prize, originally established in 1996,...
London's art scene goes into hyperdrive every October, and this year promises to be no exception. From 9 October to the 13th, Frieze Week takes over London's Regent's Park, making it the centre of the art universe. For lovers of anything from centuries-old masters to...
In a move that underscores its commitment to Indigenous art, Tate has announced the joint purchase of Archie Moore's acclaimed artwork "Kith and Kin" in partnership with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Moore's work, which garnered...
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. These include Tavares Strachan at Hayward Gallery, Lonnie Holley at Camden Art Centre, Elias Sime at Hastings...
The Future is Now PT.II: Re/Form~ation showcases seven vibrant Black British artists and explores the themes of worldmaking and legacy. These artists create new worlds and narratives by utilising various materials such as glass, wood, textiles, and tissue paper,...
Tomas Colbengtson has been announced as the recipient of The Queen Sonja Print Award, one of the most prestigious accolades in printmaking. Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway attended the award ceremony on June 5 in Bodø, the European Capital of Culture 2024. The...
The Central Pavilion at the Venice Biennale's 60th edition is led by curator Adriano Pedrosa, who uses the theme "Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere," a title which comes from the Palermo-based collective Claire Fontaine's anti-racism and anti-xenophobia...
Yinka Shonibare Suspended States Serpentine Galleries: When I was a small child – many millennia ago – much of the world map was pink. At school, we were encouraged to believe these far-flung countries were lucky to benefit from our guiding colonial hand. At the end...