February & March 2014

 

Martin Creed: What's the Point of It?

The Hayward Gallery, The South Bank, London,

29 Jan - 27 April 2014.

Go along and have a look at what you think of the Turner prize winner's show which has received mixed reviews. Some will like, some won't. Give us your take as you aim to write your first critical review for the blog. 

And if you like what you see, why not go along to see his Work No. 1020 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the evening of Tuesday 8th April. Along with his live band, Creed aims to give ballet a fresh perspective in a gig of spoken word, performance, music and dance (note the interdisciplinary nature of Creed's art).

* Of particular interest to fine artists, conceptual artists, musicians, performers, dancers and those experimenting with interdisciplinary platforms of expression.

 

Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance.

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Sq. London.

19 Feb - 11 May 2014.

See how the pivotal works' of Holbein, Durer and Cranach were portrayed at the time. Fine artists and painters amongst you can view iconic paintings such as Cupid complaining to Venus by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

* Of particular interest to fine artists, painters, art historians and those interested in European culture.

David Bailey: Bailey's Stardust

The National Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Sq., London.

Current - June 1st 2014.

This exhibition showcases 300+ of Bailey's unique photographs of celebrities will be of particular interest to those studying fashion design or photography as well as those interested in popular cultural, cultural studies, and iconic imaging.

* Of particular interest to fashion design students and photographers.

George Baselitz: Farewell Bill 

Gagosian Gallery, 6-24 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JD

Current - March 29th 2014

An exhibition of the German painter and sculptor's new works where he typically aims to push the boundaries of traditional representation in art through new oil paintings and sculpture.

* Of particular interest to fine artists, painters, sculptors, art historians and those interested in European culture.

 

Hockney: Printmaker

Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Rd, Dulwich, Southwark, Greater London, SE21 7AD

Current - May 11 2014

This show focuses on Hockney's two main print techniques - etching and lithography and give you the chance to survey works over a 60 year graphic career with early career works to 1998. If you like the show and are feeling brave, post a review to tell us whether you think that Hockney was at his best as a graphic artists like some critics argue is the case. * Of particular interest to printmakers, fine artists, painters, graphic designers.