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.
Bentley X Gainsborough: Centenary EXP 100 GT
Celebrating its 100th year, Bentley launches the EXP 100 GT concept car and selects one of Britain's longest established weavers, Gainsborough to create a bespoke cotton damask for the door linings, floor and bulkhead.
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.
Henzel Studio Collaborations, THE NEW Gallery, Los Angeles
Twentieth and THE NEW Gallery showcase the Henzel Studio Collaborations exhibition launching for the 2019 edition of the Los Angeles Design Festival.
Next Level, NYC X Design
Next Level launches its second edition showcase during NYC X Design 2019. Going against the grain of traditional design shows, Next Level manages to inject a fresh and unique perspective into the world of contemporary design with a collaborative approach that sees impressive works of art, lighting and furniture design from a range of creators, styled as a unified space.
Masterpiece Presents…Phyllida Barlow with Hauser & Wirth
Every year, Masterpiece showcases an impressive installation at the exhibition's entrance, giving a taster of the show and transporting visitors into the world of luxury, art, design and antiques. This year, the show has collaborated with Phyllida Barlow to create a vibrant sculptural installation in conjunction with Hauser & Wirth, referencing the supersized ‘pom-pom’ works she first developed in the 1990s.
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 - Studiopepe: Les Arcanistes
Studiopepe wowed the crowds at the 2019 edition of Milan Design Week, taking over a large industrial warehouse to showcase beautiful lighting, furniture and accessory designs.
Coco Dávez: Faceless
Coco Dávez launches her first solo exhibition in the UK titled 'Faceless' at the Maddox Gallery, Westbourne Grove. Her signature technique is achieved through unconstrained brushwork and pure acrylic colour on canvas, paying homage to the artists who have deeply inspired her practice.
Salone del Mobile: Euroluce 2019
Running every two years at Salone del Mobile; Milan's furniture fair, Euroluce showcases the very best in lighting design from around the globe.
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'.
ENORME Studio X VITAMIN-ARTE: Astral Bodies
ENORME Studio collaborated with VITAMIN-ARTE during the 2019 edition of Milan Design Week showcasing its striking 'Astral Bodies' installation, inspired by the number of meteorites that hit the Earth's surface. Using FINSA Wood's new fibracolour MDF, the studios demonstrate the possibilities of the new material, using it in colourful layers to form the textured surfaces of the 'astral bodies' that reach Earth.
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.
Milan Design Week - Wonderglass X nendo: Shape of Gravity
Wonderglass collaborates with nendo to present 'Shape of Gravity' installation during Milan Design Week to present the 'Melt' collection.
Milan Design Week 2019: Gucci Décor Collection
Gucci opens a pop-up 'apartment' to showcase its latest décor collection during Milan Design Week.
Note Design Studio: Formations
Stockholm based Note Design Studio exhibits their latest installation 'Formations' amongst the historic surroundings of Circolo Filologico Milanese during this year's Milan design week.
April Key: Ocean Drive
During the 2019 edition of Milan Design Week, April Key showcased her mesmerising 'Ocean Drive' collection of sculptural lighting designs within the Isola district of the city. The collection is a fusion of Art Deco inspired architecture, lighting and sculpture, taking reference from a series of lost 1950's Kodachrome negatives discovered by Key at a flea market in Istanbul.
Milan Design Week - Missoni X Alessandra Roveda: Home Sweet Home
Missoni collaborates with artist Alessandra Roveda to create the 'Home Sweet Home' installation during this year's Milan Design Week.
Lee Broom: Park Life, Sydney
Lee Broom creates one of his most significant landmark installations to date, a presentation with Space Furniture in Sydney, Australia. The show space is entitled ‘Park Life’ and showcases Broom's impressive portfolio of lighting, furniture and accessories for two weeks of March during his tour of Asia and Australia.