Update: Alma Allen: The State Department confirmed Alma Allen as US Pavilion Artist for 2026 Venice Biennale, opening next May — though no one is quite ready to say so out loud. The Utah-born, Mexico-based artist has been commissioned, along with Jeffrey Uslip, to...
November's art diary begins with exhibitions by artists (including Lakwena Maciver, Hannah Rose Thomas, Tuli Mekondjo, and Paul B. Kincaid), about which I've written previously or with which I have worked, and venues with similar connections, mainly with a link to...
Art Basel Paris has settled into its second year at the Grand Palais with the confidence of a show that knows where it stands. What began as a careful courtship between Basel's global brand and the city's deep cultural instinct now feels like a proper union. This...
It has been two decades since Yoko Ono returned to Coventry Cathedral to plant a new pair of oak saplings—a quiet yet poignant gesture that bridged memory, loss, and the enduring spirit of peace. The date was 14 October 2005, when hundreds gathered to watch Ono, now...
Barcelona has always been one of my favourite European cities, with the Sagrada Família and Gaudí’s remarkable architecture set against the Mediterranean backdrop. Although I had never attended Gallery Weekend before, I was delighted to join its 11th edition, held...
The July Art Diary begins with exhibitions in and reflection on ecclesiastical buildings, through the Liverpool Biennial and the Waterloo Festival. Moments from the wide-ranging engagement between religion and art are featured in exhibitions at the Ditchling Museum of...
For the June diary, I begin with two important recently published books about religion and contemporary art. Next, I highlight several exhibitions and artists whose work connects with the themes explored in these books. These include Anselm Kiefer, Vincent van Gogh...
Halcyon has announced Point Blank, a solo show of brand-new paintings by visionary artist Bob Dylan. Opening on the 9th of May 2025, the exhibition unveils Dylan’s latest series of works that demonstrates his sensibility for storytelling. Based on quick studies of...
Tate Britain has announced the shortlist for the Turner Prize 2025. In a fitting tribute on JMW Turner’s 250th birthday, the four nominated artists were unveiled: Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa. The artist's work will head to Cartwright Hall Art...