An exhibition at London’s Serpentine Gallery allows a showcase of Shonibare’s distinctive style, if not any new artistic approaches. Yinka Shonibare CBE at the Serpentine Gallery It has really been a long time since I was at the Serpentine Gallery. So long, in fact, that it was part of my Covid Diaries series. And actually, […]
The V&A present an exhibition on Tropical Modernism, a subject with a lot more to unpack than may meet the eye in terms of colonial and anti-/de-/postcolonial politics; internationalism and nationalism; past, present and future. Tropical Modernism As a person with interests in architecture, postcolonialism, and complex historical narratives, I have had Tropical Modernism: Architecture […]
A first foray into the Fotografiska family of galleries introduces me to several new photographers and one old favourite in a new medium. Fotografiska, Stockholm Edition In a very unassuming way, this photography gallery in the Södermalm district of Stockholm has joined the ranks of global museum brands. The Louvre and Guggenheim are prominent examples […]
An urgent, global survey of artists who experiment with feminism and resistance/protest through photography, Acts of Resistance at the South London Gallery constitutes a compelling contemporary exhibition. Acts of Resistance In search of a cultural outing one weekend recently, I decided to stay local and head to the South London Gallery. This venerable institution opened […]
A relaxing weekend in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds is a perfect opportunity for the Salterton Arts review to get some fresh air, visit a few tourist attractions, and learn more about heritage and culture in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A Weekend in the Cotswolds The Salterton Arts Review hasn’t been doing […]
A response to the Royal Academy retrospective of Marina Abramović’s work. How does something as ephemeral as performance art transform into a museum exhibit? Content warning: references to violence and sexual acts. Marina Abramović at the Royal Academy In a burst of post-Christmas activity I managed to squeeze in a visit to Marina Abramović, a […]
A wintery day is perfect to explore work by Ewrin Wurm both indoors and outdoors at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. A Little History of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Begin With For those who are here to read about Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP)’s latest exhibition, never fear – it’s coming very soon. But as many of my […]
Londoners, the largest and most diverse botanical (and mycological) collections in the world are on your doorstep in the form of Kew Gardens! A lovely place for a day out and you may even learn something along the way. Kew Gardens I don’t know why it is that I always feel the need to justify […]
A new take on Wagner’s opera, The Flying Dutchman retains themes of wandering, loneliness and the search for shelter while reflecting contemporary Britain back to itself. A New Take On A Classic I make no secret of the fact that I am an infrequent opera reviewer, so come at these posts as an excitable amateur. […]
A wonderful selection of works in a modern, spacious exhibition space – Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance feels like a very special moment indeed. Bringing Donatello To South Kensington I didn’t realise what a special exhibition this one was until I saw it. I had some time before a theatre press night to go to the […]
