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.
Färg & Blanche: The Baker's House
Färg & Blanche present 'The Baker's House' during this year's Stockholm Design Week, showcasing twelve contemporary objects created by the designers.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2019
Winter Lights returns to Canary Wharf for its fifth edition this January, transforming the dark evenings and surroundings of London's iconic district into a spectacle of colour and movement for visitors and locals to enjoy. Twenty-one impressive lighting installations are on display across the estate for visitors to explore, promoting the many destinations and what they have to offer.
FENDI Presents: The Shapes of Water by Sabine Marcelis
This year FENDI and Design Miami/ celebrate their ten-year anniversary. Presenting 'The Shapes of Water'; a project by Sabine Marcelis dedicated to rediscovering one of the elements FENDI cherishes most: water.
Sketch / Tala / Rebel Rebel: Under The Mistletoe
sketch London teams up with luxury lighting brand Tala and florist Rebel Rebel to create the festive "Under The Mistletoe" installation in the Glade restaurant.
Dubai Design Week 2018: Downtown Design
Hosting the third edition of its Design Week programme, I had the great privilege of visiting Dubai to experience what the fair had to offer. Showcasing a beautiful curation of local and international design, the week hosted a range of talks, programmes and projects from the design, interiors, art and technology industries. A personal favourite from the week was a section called Downtown Dubai - providing a space for local and international designers to showcase their works.
London Design Biennale 2018
The London Design Biennale returns for its second instalment at Somerset House, showcasing works from 40 countries, cities and territories around the world.
Masterpiece 2018
Masterpiece returned to the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and with it, brought some of the finest brands, designers and galleries to showcase the vast collections of art, sculpture and design from across the globe. Selecting four of my favourite brand discoveries, I share the designs that caught my eye during the fair.
Serpentine Pavilion 2018: Frida Escobedo
Making its first appearance back in 2000, the Serpentine Galleries have invited Mexican architect Frida Escobedo to design the gallery's eighteenth pavilion for the public to visit and interact with during the Summer months.
Christo: The London Mastaba
The Serpentine in London's Hyde Park has taken centre stage as Christo unveils 'The London Mastaba', a 20 metre high floating art installation consisting of 7,506 vibrantly painted barrels, stacked and secured onto a scaffold frame, inspired by the shape of a Mastaba, a type of ancient Egyptian tomb.
Manfredi Style: Milan Design Week
Manfredi Style put on a show of vibrant colours and abstract forms at this year's Milan Design Week.
OCHRE X Flow Gallery
Luxury furniture and lighting brand OCHRE teams up with Notting Hill-based Flow Gallery to launch an exciting exhibition during this year's Clerkenwell Design Week.
Rossana Orlandi: Milan Design Week
Rossana Orlandi puts on a show for visitors of this year's Salone del Mobile with a beautiful curation of brands and designs at her exhibition space in San Vittore.
Moooi: Through the Eyes of… & the Museum of Extinct Animals
Moooi presents "Through the Eyes of... & the Museum of Extinct Animals" at the 2018 edition of Salone del Mobile, Milan.
Lee Broom: Observatory
Lee Broom unveils his latest collection of designs, the first of a three-phase launch 'Observatory' during the 2018 edition of Salone del Mobile.
Lexus Design Event 2018
The theme for the 2018 Lexus Design Event was 'Limitless CO- Existence' Taking visitors on an immersive journey designed by architect Sota Ichikawa.
COS X Phillip K. Smith III: ‘Open Sky’
COS partners with artist Phillip K. Smith III for their seventh instalment on display at Palazzo Isimbardi during Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Lexus Design Award 2018
The theme for the 2018 Lexus Design Award is 'CO-' meaning with or together in harmony. Explore this year's winning entry and finalists as they are showcased during Salone del Mobile.
Wonderglass: Kosmos
Wonderglass took over Istituto dei Ciechi during Milan Design Week to showcase their latest collaborations with Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Fornasetti.
Marc Ange X Sunbrella: Le Roi
Sunbrella presents 'Le Roi" by Marc Ange as the designer wows the crowds with another eye-catching and engaging installation at the Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition.
Hubert le Gall: Maison et Objet
Hidden away behind an unsuspecting facade in Montmartre, Paris is the atelier of self-taught designer Hubert le Gall, whose contemporary works are exhibited and located within some of the most exciting galleries across the globe.