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.
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.
PAD London Design - 2019
A staple of the London art calendar, PAD takes over Berkeley Square in Mayfair to showcase the very best in 20th Century art, design and decorative arts. Prominent international galleries from major cities across Europe, North America and Asia descend on the city during its art week to exhibit unique and wonderful displays from renowned artists in a diverse range of mediums.
Decorex 2019: Future Heritage
A highlight from the 2019 edition of Decorex is 'Future Heritage' - a platform for emerging makers and craftspeople, promoting British craft and design. This year, renowned applied arts and design critic and curator, Corinne Julius, selects designer-makers, working across a diverse range of media, to showcase their pieces at the Decorex show at Olympia in London.
Decorex 2019
Highlights from the 2019 new-format edition of Decorex at its new home of Olympia, London.
Lee Broom: KALEIDOSCOPIA
Lee Broom transforms his London showroom into the 'KALEIDOSCOPIA' installation during the 2019 edition of the London Design Festival.
V&A: London Design Festival 2019
One of the main design destinations during the week, holding a long-standing collaboration with the festival since 2009 is the Victoria & Albert Museum. Every year, London's iconic museum for art and design hosts a selection of installations and exhibitions for guests to discover and explore during their visit to the museum.
Thomas Heatherwick – Vessel, Hudson Yards, New York, USA
At the very heart of the Hudson Yards development on New York's West Side is a giant honeycomb-like sculpture towering above the plaza below. Designed by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, 'Vessel' is a brand new icon for the city that never sleeps. Visitors are invited to climb the structure's 154 Escher-like staircases to the top for a unique take and views of the city skyline and surrounding area.
Olafur Eliasson – In Real Life, Tate Modern, London, UK
The Tate Modern’s latest exhibition features over 40 art pieces created by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson from 1990 to the present. Born in 1967, Eliasson has produced many works, including installations, sculptures, photographs, and paintings, utilising materials such as moss, glacial meltwater, fog, light, and reflective metals. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in three key interests: a concern for nature shaped by his experiences in Iceland, exploration of geometry, and investigations into our perceptions and interactions with the world around us.
Twentieth Gallery, Los Angeles
Celebrating their 20th anniversary during the 2019 edition of Los Angeles Design Festival, Twentieth hosted a series of events and showcases during the week, including the Henzel Studio Collaborations in their 'THE NEW' Gallery space located next door to their iconic scale clad structure.
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.
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.