London Art
London’s art scene shines: Must-see exhibitions this fall
One of the most notable recent exhibitions in London is “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers” at the National Gallery, running from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19, 2025. This exhibition is part of the Gallery’s 200th Anniversary Celebration and brings together some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works, including “Starry Night over the Rhone,” “Sunflowers” and “Van Gogh’s Chair.” These paintings, created during his time in the South of France, exemplify his intense emotional connection to both nature and humanity.
The exhibition delves into themes of poetry, love and human connection that permeate Van Gogh’s art. His vivid colors and expressive brushwork –particularly his signature use of yellow – reflect the passion he felt for the world around him. Visitors are invited to explore the deeper psychological and emotional dimensions of his work. Personally, Van Gogh has always been an inspiration; his vibrant color palette and the way he merges reality with his impressions resonate deeply with me. The perspective of a fashion designer on a work of art often differs from that of others, adding an intriguing layer to the appreciation of his masterpieces.
Read more: https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/londons-art-scene-shines-must-see-exhibitions-this-fall/news
In this post, I summarise every exhibition I’ve seen over the last few weeks, not just those I write about in other publications, and you get my honest thoughts on them.
This shorter version covers the final shows I caught in December, so I’ve made it free for all subscribers. The normal fuller-length diary entries will resume in two weeks, make sure you’re a paid subscriber to receive those and future interviews.
Read more: https://londonisturbanpalette.substack.com/p/diary-of-a-london-art-critic-the?utm_medium=web
As the art market shows signs of slowing, London is looking to attract a new generation of art buyers — and showcase young emerging artists in the process.
Global art sales slid 4% year-on-year in 2023, according to the Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report 2024, falling to $65 billion after two years of growth.
It has led industry professionals — such as Elio D’Anna, co-founder and CEO of the House of Fine Art (HOFA) gallery in London’s Mayfair district — to shift their focus toward both younger collectors and younger artists.
“Five years ago … our target was more in the 35- to 45-year-old buyers, almost 50/50 men and women. But now we are seeing more the 25- to 35-[year-old] buyers,” he told CNBC’s “The Art of Appreciation.”
This increase in younger collectors comes as artificial intelligence — and how it can be used to create work — remains a hot topic in the art world.
It’s certainly a focus for D’Anna. HOFA represents artist Sougwen Chung, who uses a robot Chung designed to co-create work. Chung, who uses the pronoun they, calls the machine a drawing operations unit, or DOUG.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/28/art-in-london-the-city-wants-to-attract-younger-collectors.html
The JD Malat Gallery hosts contemporary Romanian artist Ur Kasin’s debut solo exhibition in London. Titled All Is Blurred, the show features six monumental compositions “that explore the psychological journey of a character that he has created, navigating his way through a complex and unforgiving world.”
Kasin subverts the traditional subject matter of the large-scale canvas, typically reserved for grand historical subjects, by focusing on everyday actions, the gallery explained.
“Whether it’s enjoying a glass of Asahi, indulging in that McDonald’s drive-through meal, or clutching onto your morning coffee as you rush to work: Kasin depicts these habitual actions, inviting viewers to look beyond the ordinary. What initially seems like routine behaviour reveals deeper layers of hidden pressures and unhealthy societal habits embedded in our daily lives, transforming common actions into a powerful critique of contemporary culture,” reads the press release.
Read more: https://www.romania-insider.com/ur-kasin-exhibition-london-gallery-nov-2024
