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.
Daniel Arsham: Venice 3024
Exhibiting at Fondamenta Santa Caterina, Venice during the city’s Biennale Arte, Daniel Arsham transports viewers from the past and present into the future, transforming artefacts and images that hold significant influence to comment on and memorialize the permanence of collective cultural memory.
Eye of the Collector - 2024
For its fourth edition, the Eye of the Collector fair look over Chelsea Barrack’s Garrison Chapel in a unique showcase of collectible design. See below highlights and a short video tour from this year’s fair.
Biennale Arte 2024 - Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
This project is a tribute to the master of kinetic art and sociologist of art at La Sorbonne with over 70 years of national and international research and artistic production defending the cultural component of art in society.
Lee Broom: Alchemist
Introducing Alchemist, the latest lighting collection by Lee Broom. Alchemist delves into the ancient art of alchemy, transforming base metals into coveted objects while also reflecting its spiritual and mystical meanings. Inspired by the concepts presented in Paul Coelho's novel ‘The Alchemist,’ Broom envisioned a lighting collection that explores both the tangible aspects of alchemy and its metaphysical dimensions, incorporating themes from astrology, mythology, and folklore.
GUBI Launches First Showroom in London
Nestled within an elegant townhouse on a cobblestone street, GUBI introduces its inaugural permanent London showroom, showcasing a century of modern design across four meticulously curated floors. Located at 12 Charterhouse Square, this is GUBI’s first dedicated exhibition space in the UK, offering Londoners the opportunity to explore GUBI’s design world in depth and person.
Biennale Arte 2024 - France
Sculptor Julien Creuzet designed the installation for the French pavilion. Deploying plastics and rope in his work, Creuzet often explores his own French-Caribbean identity. ‘His singular work and his gift for oral literature feed on creolization by bringing together a diversity of materials, stories, shapes and gestures.
Biennale Arte 2024 - United States of America
With newly produced multimedia sculptures, mixed-media paintings, site-specific murals, a multichannel video installation, and an extensive exterior installation, the space in which to place me transforms the U.S. Pavilion into an embodiment of Gibson’s radically inclusive vision for the future: a space in which Indigenous art and a broad spectrum of cultural expressions and identities are central to the American experience.
Daniel Arsham: Relics in the Landscape
Four of Daniel Arsham’s bronze sculptures are currently on display in the iconic 18th-century Formal Garden at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The sculptures include the Bronze Extraterrestrial Bicycle (2022), Bronze Eroded Bunny (2022), and the three-metre tall Bronze Eroded Venus of Arles (2022) – Arsham’s retelling of the ancient marble statue of Aphrodite from the 1st century BCE.
The Future Perfect - The Goldwyn House, Los Angeles
Group exhibition Inner Space anchors The Future Perfect’s Frieze LA-week offerings, with additional programming from artist Tod Lippy, and new installations by Karl Zahn and Chris Wolston.
Ralph Pucci, Miami Art Week 2023
Explore Ralph Pucci’s brand new 10,000 sq ft showroom and gallery space in Miami’s iconic Wynwood neighbourhood, launching to coincide with the 2023 edition of Miami Art Week.
Alcova Miami 2024
Alcova, one of the most widely followed projects in the Fuorisalone, Milan Design Week, launches its first international outpost, marking its debut in Miami as part of Miami art week 2023.
Beams: Thin Air
This large-scale temporary exhibition in east London explores the hidden complexities that shape our world with digital technology and impressive, immersive installations.
Fromental: Objects Collection
Known for their lavish, handcrafted wallcoverings, London-based design studio Fromental ventures into the world of art and accessories with the launch of their ‘Objects’ collection.
Collect Art Fair 2023
Returning to Somerset House for its 19th edition to showcase contemporary craft and design from emerging creators and international galleries from around the globe.
TARWUK – White Cube Exhibition
White Cube Gallery Mason’s Yard presents the first UK exhibition by artist duo TARWUK titled ‘Posadila sam kost u zimskom vrtu’. TARWUK, made up of Bruno Pogačnik Tremow and Ivana Vukšić, works as a single entity, creating an installation comprising a new group of sculptures, paintings and works on paper.
Apparatus, Los Angeles
Taking a tour of interdisciplinary design studio Apparatus’ Los Angeles showroom during the city’s Frieze art week.
The Future Perfect, Los Angeles
A tour of The Future Perfect's beautiful showroom and gallery in Los Angeles set within the impressive surroundings of The Goldwyn House. The location showcased the 'Dear Future' exhibition to coincide with the city's Frieze art week.
Ralph Pucci: In Transitions Miami Film Stills
Launching to coincide with Miami Art Week, Ralph Pucci showcases their ‘In Transitions Miami Film Stills’ exhibition - a display of 35 furniture and lighting pieces.
Design Miami 2022
A staple in the design calendar, Design Miami returns to the city’s iconic South Beach for its 18th edition, exhibiting all things luxury in furniture art and design. Curated by Curatorial Director, Maria Cristina Didero, this year’s program explored the theme of The Golden Age: Looking to the Future, celebrating a tomorrow of our own creation.
Dolce & Gabbana Casa Miami
Iconic fashion house Dolce & Gabbana launch their latest Casa collection during the 2022 edition of Miami Art Week. Exhibiting in Miami Design District, the brand takes over the Luxury Living Group building to showcase the Oro 24K theme.