For those enduring the erratic London summer, there are some exhibition gems dotted around the city. My highlights of the month include saturated images of textured film, a tender glimpse into the mystery of Bas Jan Ader’s short ouvre and lots of romantic sunsets. Whether you are by the pool or able to visit the galleries this weekend, it’s time to catch up!
Because decay and disrepair can be generative and fruitful. Because the idea of ruin is even more fascinating when the focus is on the inevitability of change. Because the aesthetics of loss, erasure and decline may hide sublime beauty and a rich textural palimpsest…
Purchasing your first artwork and starting an art collection shouldn’t feel like a daunting task. You may be well versed on what it is that you want but if you are not, that is ok too. This doesn’t need to be a life-defining moment with a clear path on what artists, medium or theme you are interested in. Have fun, follow some sensible steps and time will do the rest.
My top tips on purchasing your first artwork…
Last June 24th was summer’s solstice, the day with the longest daylight period of the year. I decided to spend it in Sicily, finding inspiration in the flower bursts, warm colours and rustic and cinematic interiors. A cross between Il Gattopardo and La Dolce Vita, a midsummer dream…
Because hang-overs are better off with a Bloody Mary in hand, we cannot go high and dry after Art Basel last week. Below is a little selection of some of the best shows that you can still catch up in London this June.
Adding to the visual abundance we will see in the week ahead during Art Basel seems redundant. What follows is my contribution to art collecting with sensitivity.