Art & Exhibitions
Dive into the world of contemporary and historic art with Martyn White UK. From major exhibitions and studio profiles to thought-provoking features and cultural commentary, this Art section celebrates creativity in all its forms. Explore stories that illuminate artistic vision, practice and impact, connecting audiences with the voices and works that shape today’s cultural landscape.
Roham Shamekh Unveils ‘Self Love’ at Design Miami. Paris 2025
Discover Roham Shamekh’s Self Love, a sculptural installation of artichoke-flower seats at Design Miami. Paris 2025. Experience how his fusion of art, design, and introspection transforms sitting into a ritual of reflection and self-love.
Tokujin Yoshioka’s Frozen: Sculptures of Light and Time at Milan Design Week 2025
At Milan Design Week 2025, where innovation often takes centre stage, Tokujin Yoshioka offers something radically different—an experience that slowly disappears. Installed within the courtyard of the historic Palazzo Landriani in the Brera Design District, Frozen is a poetic meditation on the ephemerality of nature. The Japanese artist and designer, known for his visionary use of immaterial elements, presents a collection of sculptural chairs made entirely from frozen water—designed not to last but to melt.
Alcova 2025: former SNIA factory - Design Dialogue in Varedo’s Forgotten Spaces
The ninth edition of Alcova, held from 7–13 April 2025, reaffirms Milan’s position as a city in constant evolution — where design, architecture, and cultural experimentation push beyond conventional boundaries. Spanning four unique sites in Varedo, this year’s edition introduced bold new venues, including the hauntingly beautiful former SNIA factory.
Es Devlin’s Library of Light: A Monument to Memory, Light, and the Imagination at Salone del Mobile 2025
A new installation at this year’s Salone del Mobile promises to become one of Milan Design Week’s most unforgettable experiences. Commissioned for the 2025 edition of the Salone and created in collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Brera, Grande Brera, and with the contribution of Feltrinelli, British artist and designer Es Devlin unveils Library of Light.
Glassed In Dreams: A Mesmerising Art Installation at 100 Bishopsgate
Launching to coincide with International Women’s Day, the entrance hall of 100 Bishopsgate in London’s Square Mile has been transformed into an immersive artistic experience with Glassed In Dreams. This striking site-specific installation, presented by Brookfield Properties in collaboration with The Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA), underscores their commitment to supporting and celebrating female creative talent.
Canary Wharf Group Launches Eden Dock
Created in partnership with world-leading charity the Eden Project, Canary Wharf Group launches ‘Eden Dock’, a transformation of the Mid Dock into a first-of-its-kind, urban oasis in the heart of the Wharf.
Superblue & BMW i present Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: “Pulse Topology”
During the 2022 edition of Design Miami in Basel, Switzerland, Superblue & BMW i present Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s work ‘Pulse Topology’ an interactive piece that changes as it measures participant’s heartbeats.
Emmanuelle Moureaux: Slices of Time
Tokyo based, French architect and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux arrives on the London art scene, launching the 'Slices of Time' installation at the NOW Gallery on Greenwich Peninsula. The latest instalment of the globally renowned ‘100 colors’ series and the first presented in the UK, the installation composes of laser-cut coloured paper in a mesmerising gradient of hues.
Ugo Rondinone: Miami Mountain / Marcela Sinclair: Derrame
New York-based, mixed-media artist Ugo Rondinone has erected a giant neon rock formation in Miami Beach's Collins Park, close to the city's iconic Bass Museum of Art. Famed for 'Seven Magic Mountains' (2016-2018), a group of seven fluorescently-painted totems of rocks located south of Las Vegas in the Nevada desert, Rondinone has replicated the success with 'Miami Mountain'; a singular vivid formation and a permanent piece acquired by The Bass for the Miami Beach park.
Leandro Erlich: Order of Importance
Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich takes over part of Miami's South Beach during Art Week with a life-size installation consisting of 66 vehicles created from compacted sand. Titled 'The Order of Importance', the installation raises awareness of the climate change crisis.
Miami Design District
Miami is world-renowned for its vibrancy, creativity and its impressive art scene. Every year, the city plays host to one of the largest art events in the world, attracting visitors that can reach numbers in the hundreds of thousands, as they descend onto the beaches and exhibition halls to discover must-see artists and their latest contemporary works.
Design Miami 2019
DesignMiami/ showcases an impressive curation of contemporary furniture and design brands during the 2019 Miami Art Week.
sketch: Christmas Here, There and Everywhere
Iconic food, drink and arts destination, sketch London are never ones to shy away from making a statement. Every year, during the festive period, the collection of artistic bars and restaurants transform their Conduit Street location into a festive wonderland, collaborating with some of the best designers and artists to create unique and impressive installations to mesmerise their guests. This year, the team, have gone all out, showcasing several displays within the Glade, Library, Parlour, Entrance and of course, the ever-popular Egg-Loos.
Antony Gormley: Royal Academy of Arts
The 69-year-old Turner prize-winning artist, Antony Gormley takes over the Royal Academy of Arts, transforming thirteen of its galleries into an impressive showcase of the sculptor's iconic works. Famed for his contemporary creations often inspired by the human body and the mind, visitors are invited to observe, interact and reflect on the personal subjects that the works portray.
Chihuly: Reflections on Nature, Kew Gardens, London, UK
internationally recognised glass artist Dale Chihuly returned to Kew Gardens with the 'Reflections on Nature' exhibition, showcasing never before seen works in the UK against the stunning backdrop of the world-famous botanical gardens.
Design Miami/ Basel: Design at Large 2019
'Design at Large' exhibition; a collection of large scale works and installations that examine a topic of current relevance as part of the fair's standing at "the global forum for design".
Milan Design Week / Ventura Centrale 2019: DNP
During Milan Design Week, DNP and its creative partners present a stunning installation created with advanced technologies that go beyond the traditional boundaries of printing under the concept title 'Patterns as Time'.
COS X Mamou-Mani: Conifera
Returning to Milan Design Week for its eighth consecutive year, fashion brand COS teamed up with Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani to create its latest instalment 'Conifera', a beautiful installation that flowed through the courtyard and into the gardens of Palazzo Isimbardi, constructed entirely from 3D-printed bioplastic blocks.
Campana Brothers: Hybridism
The Campana Brothers return to London for their first solo show at Carpenters Workshop Gallery to present 'Hybridism', a collection of 13 mesmerising furniture objects and sculptures showcased in the gallery.