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.
Kartell PresentsThe Shape of What’s Nextat London Design Festival 2025
Discover Kartell’s The Shape of What’s Next at the London Design Festival 2025. Explore the Future Perspectives collection, live conversations, and innovative Italian design at the Brompton Road flagship store.
Discover The Cockpit Edit: A Curated Celebration of Contemporary Craft
Discover The Cockpit Edit, launching 15 September. Explore over 80 unique design-led pieces from leading UK artist-makers in ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, and more. Shop online and support Cockpit Studios’ makers.
A River of Light and Language: Nicola Anthony’s ‘The Words That Bind Us’ Transforms Durham Cathedral
Discover The Words That Bind Us by artist Nicola Anthony at Durham Cathedral’s Magna Carta and the Northexhibition. An immersive river of light and language explores justice, community, and the enduring legacy of the Magna Carta.
London Design Biennale 2025: A Global Stage for Ideas That Shape Our Future
Explore the 2025 London Design Biennale, where international pavilions showcase cutting-edge design, cultural heritage, and sustainable innovation. Explore how global perspectives in design cultivate creativity, foster connections, and shape a shared vision for the future.
From Here Now: Lee Broom Debuts Chant Portable Lighting and Celebrates Design Legacy at 3daysofdesign 2025
Explore Lee Broom’s landmark exhibition From Here Now at 3daysofdesign 2025 in Copenhagen. Discover over 70 iconic lighting designs, including the global debut of the Chant portable table lamp. A must-see for lighting design lovers and fans of portable lighting innovation.
Marcin Rusak: Vas Florum – Resina Botanica at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall
Explore Vas Florum: Resina Botanica by Marcin Rusak at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall—botanical sculptures blending resin, bronze, and memory.
Maarten Baas: Reconstructing Time – The Art of Timekeeping at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall
Explore Maarten Baas’s Reconstructing Time at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall—three conceptual clocks blending video, design, and performance.
Paul Cocksedge: Reflections – A Sculptural Journey Through Light, Mass, and Materiality at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall
Discover Paul Cocksedge’s Reflections at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Ladbroke Hall—an exhibition exploring light, mass, materiality, and mirrored design.
Jónsi’s VOX at Kunstsilo: Where Voice Becomes Light, Sound, and Spirit
Explore VOX by Jónsi at Kunstsilo, a powerful multi-sensory installation that transforms the Sigur Rós frontman’s voice into light, scent, and vibration. Discover how this immersive art experience redefines Nordic culture and sound in contemporary visual art.
A Regency Reverie: sketch in Bloom Celebrates Jane Austen Through Immersive Floral Design
Discover sketch in Bloom 2025, a breathtaking floral design exhibition transforming the iconic Mayfair townhouse into a Regency-inspired tribute to Jane Austen. Explore immersive installations, neoclassical interiors, and design-led storytelling through flowers.
Contemporary Craft Meets Collectible Design: Highlights from London Craft Week at FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street
Discover the highlights from London Craft Week 2025 at FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street. Explore how leading artists, designers, and galleries showcased innovative contemporary craft, collectable design, and material experimentation in the heart of London’s Mayfair art district.
Antony Gormley: WITNESS — Early Lead Works at White Cube
Explore WITNESS: Early Lead Works at White Cube London, a powerful exhibition of Antony Gormley’s formative sculptures. Discover how these early pieces shaped his visual language and legacy, blending presence, materiality, and profound stillness.
Richard Serra’s The Matter of Time: A Monumental Experience of Form, Space, and Motion
Tucked within the vast industrial expanse of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Richard Serra’s The Matter of Time (1994–2005) is more than a sculpture—it’s an immersive journey through weight, rhythm, and perception.
Nilufar Depot Presents ‘Repertorio’ at Milan Design Week 2025
For this year’s edition of the fair, the central section of the Depot was dramatically reimagined as “Nilufar: Repertorio”, an ambitious scenographic exhibition curated by the gallery’s legendary founder, Nina Yashar. Divided into five theatrical “acts,” Repertorio unfolds as a multi-sensory exploration of the delicate tensions between craftsmanship and art, past and future, nature and artifice.
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.
Material Matters: Bentley Home Unveils New Collections at Milan Design Week 2025
Unveiled within a lush, English Garden-inspired setting in Milan, Bentley Home’s latest collection redefines luxury interiors with rare natural materials, tactile finishes, and fully customisable designs. From the debut of Amaranth Frisé veneer and cashmere upholstery to a bold new range of furniture and accessories, the collection responds to global demand with craftsmanship, innovation, and unmistakable elegance.
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.
Alcova 2025: Villa Bagatti Valsecchi - Rediscovering Milan’s Hidden Histories
Now a cornerstone of the design calendar, Alcova has, since its founding in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, redefined how design can be perceived, felt, and experienced. Set apart from the rigid structure of traditional trade fairs; this platform is renowned for occupying raw, disused sites—former factories, abandoned hospitals, and historical villas—injecting new life into spaces long left dormant.
Fico Debuts ‘Play’ at Palazzo Litta: A Joyful Manifesto of Form, Craft, and Movement
Fico makes its debut at Milan Design Week 2025 with Play, a bold and joyful exhibition presented within MOSCAPARTNERS’ Variations at Palazzo Litta. Blending craftsmanship, material exploration, and sculptural form, Play invites visitors into a tactile, immersive design experience.
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.