Art the Arms Fair exhibition & auction now !
Art the Arms Fair exhibition & auction now- Today 11th September 2023 the award-winning Art the Arms Fair (ATAF) returns… Read More
Tag: Gavin Turk
Gavin Turk is a British artist from Guildford in Surrey, and is considered to be one of the Young British Artists. Turk’s oeuvre deals with issues of authenticity and identity, engaged with modernist and avant-garde debates surrounding the ‘myth’ of the artist and the ‘authorship’ of a work of art.
The Sainsbury Centre embarks on new approach to exhibition programming – empowering art to address fundamental societal challenges.
Following on from becoming the first museum to appoint a curator of art and climate change the Sainsbury Centre is embarking on a new approach to exhibition programming, empowering art to address fundamental societal challenges.
What did Gavin do during lockdown?
This week sees two projects from Gavin Turk that were started during lockdown
Brain sculptures from Emin, Shawcross & Turk + others to be auctioned for Parkinson’s UK
World-renowned international artists have come together to contribute work to Me, My Brain and I, an exciting series of brain sculptures to be exhibited and auctioned in aid of Parkinson’s UK, supported by The Auction Collective and Christie’s.
Gavin Turk In search of Ariadne
To coincide with the permanent installation of Gavin Turk’s Ariadne Wrapped, a new sculpture outside Cambridge Rail Station, this exhibition unpacks the questions inspired by the sculpture.
Gavin Turk unveils Ariadne Wrapped
Last week Gavin Turk unveiled the long-awaited, permanent sculpture Ariadne Wrapped (2014) in the centre of Station Square, Cambridge. Ariadne Wrapped (2014) is a life-size sculpture of… Read More
2022 KCAW Public Art Trail artists announced.
Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) has announced the final lineup of artists for its fifth annual Public Art Trail…. Read More
KUNST the CLOWN & FRIENDS
A group show of international artists with KUNST the CLOWN Curated by PAUL SAKOILSKY & Martin J Tickner DREAD AND… Read More
‘Me, My Brain, and I’ exhibition to be auctioned off next year in support of Parkinson’s UK
During the Other Art Fair a group of internationally renowned artists including Tracey Emin, Gavin Turk, and Jake and Dinos… Read More
British Artist Gavin Turk sells cans of his piss for its weight in Silver
“You might think I am taking the piss, in fact I am giving a piss.” – artist Gavin Turk In… Read More
Gavin Turk supports World Refugee Day with Unveiling of ‘l’Age d’Or’ Sculpture in Rotterdam
On World Refugee Day (Sunday 20th June), the Mayor of Rotterdam – Aboutalbe – unveiled Gavin Turk’s sculpture ‘L’Age d’Or’… Read More
Contemporary artists customise Fender guitars for auction to support The Big Issue in time of crisis
Goldie, Gavin Turk, Jamie Reid, Lauren Baker and Rugman are among 21 artists who have generously lent their talents to create extraordinary works for the auction, which will be held by The Auction Collective on Wednesday 4th November.
Gavin Turk Launches Giant Egg Collaboration with Photo London
‘Portrait of an Egg’ is a unique project conceived by Gavin Turk, which will involve his gigantic bronze egg sculpture ‘Ouevre being unveiled on the Somerset House River Terrace at Photo London on 14th April.
Gavin Turk ‘White Van Man’
‘White Van Man’ is an exhibition of works including a new, limited edition portfolio by Gavin Turk, published by Paul Stolper.
Pallant House Gallery acquires artworks by “Young” British Artists including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin
Artworks by major contemporary British artists including Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread and Tracey Emin have been given a permanent home at Pallant House Gallery. The six works by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Peter Blake, Rachel Whiteread, Gavin Turk and Michael Craig Martin are a gift to the Gallery from Frank and Lorna Dunphy under the Cultural Gifts Scheme.
Gavin Turk, Jeremy Deller, Jake & Dinos Chapman Turntables up for Auction
In news that is sure to thrill art collectors and vinyl enthusiasts the world over, the one-off works of art will be available to buy via an auction on Artsy. All proceeds will go towards mental health charity Mind. Bidding closes on 12th September at 21.00 GMT.
Gavin Turk launches a series of summer bicycle rides to showcase Cambridge’s public art
Gavin Turk has designed a fleet of colourful, striped bicycles inspired by his work around mobile art, and has outlined a route taking in a selection of Cambridge’s public sculptures. During the artist will stop to reflect on each work, encouraging the participants to engage in conversation about the art.
Artists including Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor, Rob & Nick Carter and Antony Gormley donate to charity art exhibition & auction for Cardboard Citizens
Art On The Mind an exhibition and auction in aid of Cardboard Citizens, featuring Martin Creed, Ian Davenport, Tracey Emin CBE RA, Brian Eno, Sir Antony Gormley, Sir Anish Kapoor CBE RA, Harland Miller and Gavin Turk.
Gavin Turk’s new exhibition is in a skip!
Turk’s piece, Transubstantiation provides viewers with a humorous commentary on consumerism
Online auction launched to raise funds for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Leading British contemporary artists collaborate with art advisor Lucy Meakin on Artsy online auction to raise funds for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
The Top 6 Art Exhibitions to see in London this week
Art critic Tabish Khan brings you the top art exhibitions to visit this week.
51 Art Highlights 2016 part 3
and in a very FAD way below we have the highlights of Leanne Elliot Young…
Gavin Turk’s first major solo exhibition of work since 2002
This week Gavin Turk opens his first major solo exhibition of work since 2002 at Damien Hirst’s Newport Gallery.
New York / Rome
An invitation to explore the strong links between Rome and New York in the 60s as a starting point, how they influenced each other and how prevalent they are today in Contemporary Art.
