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.
David Shrigley Exhibition of Giant Inflatable Swan-Things
Known for his comical designs and playful exhibitions, David Shrigley presents a new show at the Spritmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. His attention-grabbing works on display titled 'Exhibition of Giant Inflatable Swan-Things' is an installation created exclusively for the museum gallery, which opened on 27 September 2018.
Stockholm Furniture Fair 2019
Stockholm Furniture Fair showcases an impressive curation of contemporary furniture and design during the 2019 edition of the city's design week.
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.
Design Miami/ 2018
DesignMiami/ opens its doors to this year's exhibition with an incredible selection of contemporary furniture and design brands.
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.
Rolls-Royce 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Fabergé Egg
Rolls-Royce debuts the 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Fabergé Egg - merging the worlds of luxury fashion, jewellery and mechanics to create a truly iconic design.
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.
A Visit to Lalique: Inside the Iconic Crystal Workshop in Wingen-sur-Moder
Discover the artistry behind Lalique’s iconic crystal at their sole production workshop in Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace. Explore the legacy of René Lalique and the intricate processes that uphold the brand’s reputation for luxury, design, and French craftsmanship.
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.
Joyce Wang: FLINT
During this year's London Design Festival, Joyce Wang Studio launches the FLINT collection; a series of decorative terrazzo objects and furniture pieces.
Jordan Wolfson: Colored Sculpture
Jordan Wolfson's 'Colored Sculpture' is not an installation for the faint-hearted. Being exhibited in the Tate Modern tanks until 26th August 2018, the installation consists of a 6ft puppet with chains attached to its head, an arm and a leg. Throughout the 'performance' the puppet is dragged across the floor, up into the air and dropped on its head.
Sophie Paterson for VIS-A-VIS
Sophie Paterson launches an impressive collection of embroidered bed linen and towels with the iconic linen brand VIS-A-VIS.
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.