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Interview with painter David Wightman

27 October 2016 • Tabish Khan

Tabish Khan talks to David Wightman, a painter known for his colourful landscape paintings made from collaged wallpaper.

Coco Crampton Creates a Shady Respite at Belmacz

26 October 2016 • Staff

Coco Crampton’s current solo show in London takes place in a bespoke jewellery store in Mayfair called Belmacz

The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week

23 October 2016 • Tabish Khan

Salt pans, nails, a firedrake, smartphones and fleshy flowers.

More Time to See James Capper and Shaun McDowell Solo Shows at Hannah Barry Gallery

21 October 2016 • Staff

Due to unprecedented interest, their solo shows have been extended to 30th November so hurry over to Peckham to see James Capper’s EARTH MARKING EXPEDITION: Film, Mobile Sculpture, Component Parts and Shaun McDowell’s Navigator – new paintings from the studio in Redhill.

Zaha Hadid’s Furniture Designs: Where Water Meets Earth

18 October 2016 • Staff

Zaha Hadid, a visionary and one of the most influential architects of today, tragically passed away last March

L.A based artist Mar Cuervo destroys puddings for art.

17 October 2016 • Mark Westall

L.A based artist Mar Cuervo has a fascination with anger and food.

Amalia Ulman Dances on top of Privilege for her London Solo Show at Arcadia Missa

8 October 2016 • Staff

Crimson balloons festooning the ceiling, a black and white checkerboard dance floor under foot, shimmery white curtains partially covering views of the Manhattan skyline…

See and be seen by ‘crisis trolley’ at Frieze London 2016

2 October 2016 • Mark Westall

Working across digital media, video and sculpture, Yuri Pattison’s winning proposal explores ‘trending’ data and systems of interpretation or control.

Daata Editions to launch new artworks online and at Frieze London in the Reading Room

29 September 2016 • Mark Westall

Daata Editions will be launching new artworks online and at Frieze London in the Reading Room

See Suki Chan’s mesmerising interactive three-screen installation at Tintype.

27 September 2016 • Mark Westall

The mechanisms of our visual perception mean that at any given moment we actually see much less than we perceive. Our everyday experience of viewing a perfect and stable image of the world with ‘photographic’ detail is, in a certain sense, an illusion.

The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week

25 September 2016 • Tabish Khan

Art critic Tabish Khan brings you the top art exhibitions to visit this week. Each one comes with a concise review to help you decide whether it’s for you. All are closing this week:

Hard Beauty, presents a personal portrait of the career of sculptor Helaine Blumenfeld OBE

20 September 2016 • Mark Westall

This exhibition offers a new insight into Helaine Blumenfeld’s impact on contemporary sculpture at a pivotal moment in her career.

The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week

19 September 2016 • Tabish Khan

Design, landscapes, hot sculpture, emerging artists and Brian Sewell

Bans debut solo exhibition WAVEY THINGS

16 September 2016 • Mark Westall

WAVEY THINGS is the debut solo show from London-based artist Bans The show includes a series of custom skate decks and a set of 100 hand-sculpted and painted ceramic hip hop/ rap musicians

The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week

11 September 2016 • Tabish Khan

The QE2, power tools, a slated dress, our history and surreal painting

London Design Biennale Medal 2016 awarded to Lebanon.

9 September 2016 • Mark Westall

A jury including British architect Richard Rogers, London Design Festival co-founder Ben Evans, MoMA curator Paola Antonelli and V&A director Martin Roth awarded the London Design Biennale Medal 2016 to the Lebanese installation by architect Annabel Karim Kassar. The award recognises the most exceptional design contribution to the Biennale.

Fly Away with Rashid Johnson

9 September 2016 • Staff

Just opened in New York ‘Fly Away’ is an exhibition of new paintings and sculptures by Rashid Johnson, complemented by a monumental installation that totally works at Hauser & Wirth New York

London Design Biennale Top 6

6 September 2016 • Mark Westall

The first ever London Design Biennale opens for a three-week take-over tomorrow. Installations, artworks, prototypes and designs from 37 countries and territories have come together in an entertaining and inspiring exploration of the role of design in our collective futures.

Electric Gi FlyBike, is this the easiest bike to fold ever?

5 September 2016 • Mark Westall

The electric Gi FlyBike is very easy to fold, it can be done in one motion

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The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week 5/11/16

5 September 2016 • Tabish Khan

Flayed skeletons, political art, painting, portraits and spirit drawings

This Website Let’s You Collage With The Entire Internet.

25 August 2016 • Mark Westall

You can drag and distort randomly sourced images to create your own virtual collage.

A paradise pond like no other … Samara Scott creates a thought provoking site specific work in Battersea Park

17 August 2016 • Staff

Pump House Gallery presents a site-specific work by Samara Scott in Battersea Park, combining the rich industrial history of the area with the tradition of outdoor works of art in the park. The work has evolved from a period of testing, experimenting and reworking materials that are changed by time and the natural environment.