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.
Design House at 14 Cavendish
Discover Design House at 14 Cavendish during London Design Festival 2025—an immersive exhibition showcasing contemporary furniture, lighting, and craft from leading designers inside a historic Georgian townhouse in Marylebone.
I’LL BE YOUR MIRROR: H+O Unveil a Transformative Apartment Installation During Milan Design Week
During Milan Design Week 2021, H+O founders Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer and Elisa Ossino unveiled I’LL BE YOUR MIRROR, an immersive apartment installation that invites visitors to reflect—literally and metaphorically—on their presence in space and time through a curated blend of design, art, and architecture.
Damien Hirst – Relics and Fly Paintings, Gagosian
The second instalment of a yearlong takeover at Gagosian Britannia Street, Damien Hirst launches 'Relics and Fly Paintings.’
Tate Winter Commission: Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Chila Kumari Singh Burman transforms the front of Tate Britain into a colourful neon art display.
Bill Amberg: Loom Collection
The Loom Collection is the first lighting collection created by leather expert Bill Amberg. The range is comprised of woven leather lighting available in four elegant and adaptable configurations. The designs have been created with both residential and commercial interior spaces in mind and are handcrafted at the brand's London studio.
Stefan Gunnesch – Merging Art, Craft and Gin
In the world of fine design, the boundaries between art, craftsmanship, and luxury often blur. One artist who exemplifies this seamless integration is Stefan Gunnesch—a visionary whose work has graced galleries in New York, London, and Vienna and whose recent collaborations have redefined creative partnerships. His latest project with Meissen and Juniper Jack celebrates not just artistry but the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Design Miami/ Podium 2020 Walkthrough
Design Miami/ takes on a digital format for 2020, showcasing an expert curation of art, furniture and design at its original home at the Podium in the Miami Design District.
Tala X David Weeks
The Reflection range marks the first installment in a trilogy of design collaborations between acclaimed New York designer David Weeks and the London-based lighting brand Tala. As Tala’s inaugural international design partnership, Weeks introduces a whimsical interpretation of Tala’s revered light bulb designs, creating four elegant table lamps that echo the shapes and finishes of the bulbs.
White Cube Gallery: Cerith Wyn Evans No realm of thought… No field of vision
White Cube presents Cerith Wyn Evans' 'No realm of thought… No field of vision' at their gallery in Bermondsey.
Superdesign Show: Milan 2019
Superstudio Group opened its gates for another exciting edition of Superdesign during the 2019 edition of Milan Design Week. Located in Tortona, the exhibition showcases various works and installations from some of the world's most celebrated designers as well as being a design destination for international designers such as Lexus, Normann Copenhagen and many more.
Johnstons of Elgin: The Craft Behind Luxury
Having the incredible opportunity of visiting the Johnstons of Elgin Mill in the Moray region of Scotland, I wanted to discover the heritage, skill, and craft that goes into the creation of their world-renowned cashmere and wool products.
Arik Levy X Lalique Art: RockStone 40
In collaboration with Lalique Art, Arik Levy launches the second chapter of his 'Rockstone 40' collection - crystal reinterpretations based on his original 'Rock' sculptures.
Lalique’s Botanic Collection: Nature Reimagined in Crystal Elegance
Explore Lalique’s Botanic Collection on Martyn White UK – a celebration of nature through crystal craftsmanship. Discover floral vases, decanters, and home decor inspired by cherry blossom, peony, lily of the valley, and orchid motifs.
Zhang Huan: Miami Buddha
Chinese artist Zhang Huan takes over part of Miami's iconic South Beach during Miami Art Week and the Faena Festival. Titled 'Miami Buddha', the works feature two Buddhas sitting face to face; one crafted from an aluminium mould, and the other constructed from incense ash collected from temples around China.
Rewriting the Rules of Stationery: The Precision Tools of Makers Cabinet
Makers Cabinet is transforming the everyday rituals of drawing and writing through precision-engineered tools that celebrate analogue craftsmanship in a digital age. Founded by three Central Saint Martins graduates, the studio creates timeless, sustainable instruments—from the sculptural Høvel pencil plane to the folding Stria ruler—designed to inspire creatives and challenge disposable culture.
Emmanuelle Moureaux: Slices of Time
Tokyo based, French architect and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux arrives on the London art scene, launching the 'Slices of Time' installation at the NOW Gallery on Greenwich Peninsula. The latest instalment of the globally renowned ‘100 colors’ series and the first presented in the UK, the installation composes of laser-cut coloured paper in a mesmerising gradient of hues.
Ugo Rondinone: Miami Mountain / Marcela Sinclair: Derrame
New York-based, mixed-media artist Ugo Rondinone has erected a giant neon rock formation in Miami Beach's Collins Park, close to the city's iconic Bass Museum of Art. Famed for 'Seven Magic Mountains' (2016-2018), a group of seven fluorescently-painted totems of rocks located south of Las Vegas in the Nevada desert, Rondinone has replicated the success with 'Miami Mountain'; a singular vivid formation and a permanent piece acquired by The Bass for the Miami Beach park.
Leandro Erlich: Order of Importance
Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich takes over part of Miami's South Beach during Art Week with a life-size installation consisting of 66 vehicles created from compacted sand. Titled 'The Order of Importance', the installation raises awareness of the climate change crisis.
Miami Design District
Miami is world-renowned for its vibrancy, creativity and its impressive art scene. Every year, the city plays host to one of the largest art events in the world, attracting visitors that can reach numbers in the hundreds of thousands, as they descend onto the beaches and exhibition halls to discover must-see artists and their latest contemporary works.
Art Basel, Miami Beach 2019 - Miami Art Week
As one of the most internationally recognised and prominent art fairs, Art Basel is a brand that showcases works from galleries and artists around the world at three destinations a year; Basel in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Miami Beach in Florida. Now in its eighteenth year at Miami Beach, the show has pulled through a record number of visitors nationally and internationally and with it, a vast amount of publicity and news coverage from some unique works of art.