The exhibitions rewriting art history in 2024
31 December 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
There was a flurry of major London exhibitions in the first half of this year that embraced aspects of previously… Read More
Cultural History Re-written
Meike Brunkhorst – writer, publicist and art marketing consultant – introduces a new series on museums rewriting cultural history
Moving forward through the past: Hew Locke’s intervention at the British Museum
22 October 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
There are close to a hundred rooms at the British Museum, grouped by region and period and filled with objects… Read More
The Barbican unravelling serious undertones of textile art
16 May 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
Barely recovered from the might of Entangled Pasts, 1768-now at the Royal Academy, a major show tackling the academy’s connection… Read More
Royal Academy exploring imperial history with Entangled Pasts 1768-now
3 April 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
It feels as if there’s another major exhibition announced every day this month, including three shows tackling aspects of postcolonial… Read More
Keith Piper commission responds to Tate Britain’s controversial Whistler mural
11 March 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
This week Tate Britain unveils Viva Voce, a new film installation by renowned British artist Keith Piper. It is the first… Read More
Major museums navigating the changing tides of postcolonialism
18 January 2024 • Meike Brunkhorst
Meike Brunkhorst – writer, publicist and art marketing consultant – introduces a new series on museums rewriting cultural history – first up some highlights of exhibitions embracing postcolonial perspectives.