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After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art

After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art

After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art opens at the National Gallery this week featuring 97 works – 32% of which are from private collections so are rarely seen, this and the fact that the exhibition features some of the most important works of art created between 1886 and around 1914 make this a must-see exhibition.

NYC OPENING: Kan Yasuda’s First US exhibition at Eykyn Maclean, opening May 6- June 27th 2014

Working in an abstract vocabulary of smooth surfaces and sensually rounded forms with antecedents in the sculpture of Brancusi and Arp, Yasuda’s sculpture possesses the meditative stillness and tranquillity that may call to mind eastern philosophy or religion, but for Yasuda it is the ability of art to connect with mankind in general that motivates his practice.

Review: ‘Mexico: A Revolution of Art 1910-1940’ @Royal Academy

Don’t know enough about Mexican art from the early 20th century? Check out This thought provoking show, on at the RA from 6th of July which features an eclectic group of ground breaking artists such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo Paul Strand, Henri Cartier Bresson and Edward Burra whose works reflect on the political trials of 20th century Mexcio.

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