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.

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Pulse - Miami Art Week 2019

Launching its 15th edition, the Pulse Art Fair had lots to celebrate as it showcased standout works, projects and talks at its India Beach Park location. See below select highlights from the fair's 15th edition.

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Art Miami 2019

Now in its 31st year, Art Miami is one of America's leading fairs in the modern and contemporary art market. Hosted during Miami's renowned art week, alongside its sister shows 'CONTEXT' also in Downtown Miami and 'Aqua' in South Beach, each fair exhibits works from the world's leading galleries, artists, sculptors and designers. Over the duration of the week, almost 100,000 art lovers and design enthusiasts visit the city with the fair being a top priority to visit.

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Scope Miami Beach, Miami Art Week 2019

One of the highlights of the 2019 edition of Miami Art Week was SCOPE; a contemporary art fair that spans over fifteen years with destinations in Basel, New York, and Miami Beach. With a vast array of works and installations on display, view just a few favourites, along with a video tour below.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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