So far, seven contemporary artists have presented work on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square. The plinth which was originally designed to house an equestrian statue of William IV in 1841 stood empty after this became too expensive leaving a gap to be filled for nearly 150 years. The ICA is now presenting an exhibition […]
When I first head about the current exhibition of Middle Eastern photography at the V&A I was beyond excited. Given that many of my ancestors have grown up here I was interested to see how the show would be staged. Hoping for fresh light to be shed on a part of the world which is […]
After 12 years the White Cube gallery in Hoxton Square closes its doors tomorrow. The gallery which is close to my heart will remain open in Bermondsey and Mayfair. Now that the east London location closes hopefully the success of the newest Bermondsey gallery will be enough to satiate the needs of many contemporary art […]
In the run up to Christmas you would hardly expect to see an exhibition focusing on death. During this festive period where most of us are at our merriest the Wellcome Collection are hosting the public with the gloomy collection of print dealer Richard Harris. The show is a fantastic insight into the place of […]
The gallery which gave us taxidermy for the summer is now presenting its audience with feathers for the winter. Six months ago All Visual Arts gave us the preserved animal remains from the Serengeti of Polly Morgan. Now, we are shown nature from closer to home, the beguiling sculptures of Kate MccGwire constructed out of […]