London Art Exhibitions to See
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- 24 May 2022
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London Gallery Weekend saw some exceptional shows open across the city. Presentations by art stars such as Manuel Mathieu and Robert Nava made for exciting encounters, alongside some new discoveries. Among these, Olivia Jia's small-scale paintings of imagery she has collected over time, rendered in dusky shades of blue were a delight at WORKPLACE, as were Jem Perucchini's luminescent paintings at Corvi-Mora blending visual archetypes from different cultures. Below is a recap of some of our favourites.
Tom Anholt at Josh Lilley
Tom Anholt's solo show New Lands at Josh Lilley, just off Goodge Street in Fitzrovia, was a favourite from the weekend's antics.
These layered compositions contain unique colours and textures that inspire a sense of wonder. Wading through waters, commandeering high seas, and trudging through snowy forests, Anholt's protagonists are enduring physical challenges, yet there is a sense of tranquility in each composition.
Based in Berlin, the British artist is a graduate of the Chelsea College of Art and has had solo exhibitions at galleries including Galerie Eigen + Art, Hakgojae Gallery, and François Ghebaly.
Manuel Mathieu at Pilar Corrias
Manuel Mathieu brings together large-scale paintings and ceramics for his first solo exhibition with Pilar Corrias, having joined the gallery in March. Keeping Things Whole spans the gallery's two floors, and continues his quest in abstraction.
The artist has risen to stardom over the last few years, with major solo exhibitions at galleries and institutions including Longlati Foundation in Shanghai, Kavi Gupta in Chicago, and HdM Gallery in Beijing.
A painting by the artist was also included in Social Works II, Gagosian's 2021 group exhibition in London curated by Antwaun Sargent alongside artists including Isaac Julien, David Adjaye, Lubaina Himid, and Rick Lowe.
Olivia Jia at WORKPLACE
A new discovery for us, Olivia Jia's exquisitely detailed, almost archival paintings were a major highlight.
Showing at WORKPLACE's Margaret Street location, the meticulously curated exhibition encourages viewers to slow down and submerge themselves in the detail of Jia's paintings, rendered in dusky blue hues.
Their tight compositions contain manuscripts, photographs, and pages from books, stemming from a fascination with historical and personal narratives.
Based in Philadelphia, Jia received her BFA from the University of the Arts in 2017. Read More...
