The Art of Banksy
Banksy has arguably become the most popular graffiti artist of our time. Satiric and thought-provoking, this mysterious genius has been shocking and delighting society in equal measure for the last three decades. This exhibition brings together over 70 original works gathered from private collections across the globe, including the rarely before seen Brace Yourself – […]
If Ignorance is Bliss
It is not often that I get to read a book that makes me reconsider all the things I assume and take for granted in everyday life. Starting with the disconcerting statement that no knowledge is possible, in this book, Professor Fred Leavitt does exactly that from his position as a radical sceptic. In If […]
Bellotto: The Königstein Views Reunited
The National Gallery is bringing together five views of the fortress of Königstein for the first time in 250 years. These were painted by Bernardo Bellotto (1722–1780) at the peak of his career when he was a court painter in Dresden. Once overlooked in favour of his uncle and master Canaletto, with whom he trained […]
Disciples of Dóra Maurer
Born in 1937 in Budapest, Dóra Maurer is probably the most iconic Hungarian artist alive. With a career that spans over five decades, Dóra has worked with almost every medium you could think of. As a teacher, she has inspired whole generations who recognise her as the most important influence in their careers. Over her […]
Joan Eardley | Centenary
One of Scotland’s most enduringly popular artists of the 20th century, Joan Eardley became famous for her portraiture of street children in Glasgow and for her landscapes of the fishing village of Catterline and surroundings on the North-East coast of Scotland. Her artistic career had three distinct phases. The first was from 1940 when she enrolled at the Glasgow […]
Woman With a Movie Camera
Despite the increased awareness of film-industry sexism spearheaded by the #MeToo movement, women still fall short in terms of representation in cinema. Indeed, back in April, Variety reported that female crew members are far from achieving parity with their male counterparts. Shining a light on these advancements (while pushing towards further progress) is the Woman with a […]
Roger Daltrey
Without a doubt one of the biggest rock bands of all times, The Who are worshipped by music lovers of all ages from every corner of the world. They have sold more than a hundred million records over their career and released over 49 albums (16 of them live). On the occasion of the launch […]
Wish You Were Here
As a kid I loved writing and receiving postcards. Whether it was me the one away on a holiday or my friends or relatives, it was always exciting to receive those colourful cards sent from exotic destinations usually full of joyful words. Wish You Were Here celebrates the crucial role the humble postcard has played […]
Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
The V&A is bringing to life the wonderful adventures of Alice, the girl who fell down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by all kinds of peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Exploring its origins and reinventions over the 158 years since it was first published, this landmark exhibition offers an immersive journey through Alice’s […]
Night Fever: Designing Club Culture
This colourful account of the history of nightclub design is a perfect exhibition with which to reopen the V&A Dundee. Nightclubs and dancehalls are precious cultural spaces that often play a pivotal role in our lives. Night Fever explores the relationship between club culture design, looking at how this has changed from Italy in the 1960s right […]
