What comes to mind when you picture expressionism? On the one hand, bold experiments with colour, dramatic forms, atonal music and poetry in free verse. On the other, cross-cultural artistic collaborations set against the imperial ideologies and social inequalities of early 20th century Europe.
Expressionism stands out as a vivid and unforgettable part of European art history, embodying the…
“Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind,” the captivating exhibition at Tate Modern, invites you on an extraordinary journey through seven decades of Yoko Ono’s groundbreaking artistry. Running until 1st September, 2024, this immersive showcase unveils over 200 works spanning installations, films, music, and photography.
Tate Modern offers a fresh perspective on a figure often…
Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden, 1862-1944) and Piet Mondrian (b. Netherlands, 1872-1944) were two of the most imaginative artists of the twentieth century. THE first question you have is why put these two artists together: they never shagged, met, or even knew about each other. They were of the same generation, both started in landscapes and both used oils, end of. Where Tate Modern is brilliant is how…
Today’s TATE Modern visit was about as far away from the apples and pears upstairs – aka Cezanne’s exhibition – as you can get. Hanging the full height of the turbine hall, were two ghostly apparitions. And to be very frank, I felt a bit non+ed.
Think giant Jurassic jellyfish meets Miss Havisham’s wedding dress (in Dickens’ Great expectations) meets spring-look…
A few days ago I had the chance to preview Tate Modern’s latest exhibition, a once-in-a-generation retrospective featuring paintings, watercolours and drawings by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) never before shown in the UK.The EY Exhibition: Cezanne brings together over 80 carefully selected works from collections in Europe, Asia, North and South America, givingUK audiences their first…
Yesterday I attended the press view ofSurrealism Beyond Bordersat Tate Modern, aground-breaking exhibition that reveals the broad scope of this radical movement, moving beyond the confines of a single time or place.
I felt inspired and motivated after seeing the work of artists who proclaimed their freedom and expressed their true selves without fear. Through this…
It was great to be able to go back to the Tate Modern this week. Last time I visited the gallery was for anexclusive preview of Andy Warhol‘s exhibition, back in March before lockdown started. The latest retrospective to run between 7 OCTOBER 2020 and 21 FEBRUARY 2021 is Bruce Nauman’sfirst major exhibition in London in more than 20 years. It allows visitors to engage with…
Andy Warhol (1928–87) was one of the most recognisable artists of the late 20th century, yet his life and work continue to fascinate and be interpreted anew. A major new exhibition at Tate Modern – the first at the gallery for almost 20 years – offers a rare personal insight into how American iconWarhol and his work marked a period of cultural transformation. Iwalked away from a…
It seems yesterday that I arrived to London in my 20s and saw the old power station being turned into a beautiful museum of contemporary arts where I saw really exciting exhibitions and retrospectives. On Monday 11 May 2020, Tate Modern will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening. The day will feature a dedicated programme of displays and performances across the museum – including the…
The EY Exhibition: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedyisa must-see retrospective about the Spanish artist suitable for adults and children alike who would enjoy Picasso’s innovative art. 75% of the work shownat Tate Modernbetween 8 Marchand 9 September 2018 has never been exhibited in Britain before. It’s worth noting that as many of these paintings come from…