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.
A Regency Reverie: sketch in Bloom Celebrates Jane Austen Through Immersive Floral Design
Discover sketch in Bloom 2025, a breathtaking floral design exhibition transforming the iconic Mayfair townhouse into a Regency-inspired tribute to Jane Austen. Explore immersive installations, neoclassical interiors, and design-led storytelling through flowers.
Contemporary Craft Meets Collectible Design: Highlights from London Craft Week at FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street
Discover the highlights from London Craft Week 2025 at FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street. Explore how leading artists, designers, and galleries showcased innovative contemporary craft, collectable design, and material experimentation in the heart of London’s Mayfair art district.
Pierre Paulin’s Sculptural F300 Chair Returns in GUBI’s Latest Revival
GUBI revives Pierre Paulin’s groundbreaking F300 Lounge Chair and T877 Side Table with a sustainable update. Discover the futuristic design, sculptural form, and innovative materials behind this 1960s icon.
Mother Made: GUBI Presents a Celebration of Craft, Culture, and the Transformative Power of Women
Discover Mother Made by GUBI, a powerful Mother’s Day 2025 exhibition featuring reimagined Pacha Chairs by Nina Ferlov and Pura Utz. Celebrating women artisans and cultural heritage, the handcrafted chairs are available through a charity auction supporting female empowerment.
Antony Gormley: WITNESS — Early Lead Works at White Cube
Explore WITNESS: Early Lead Works at White Cube London, a powerful exhibition of Antony Gormley’s formative sculptures. Discover how these early pieces shaped his visual language and legacy, blending presence, materiality, and profound stillness.
Bill Amberg Studio Elevates ‘A Study in Oak’ with Exquisite Leather-Crafted Cabinet for Macallan’s 33-Year-Old 1991 Origins Release
Celebrating craft, heritage, and innovation, Bill Amberg Studio has created a stunning leather-clad cabinet for ‘A Study in Oak’ — the groundbreaking Macallan 33-Year-Old twin cask release. This exquisite design marries Scottish and Japanese traditions, elevating the whisky experience into a work of art.
Richard Serra’s The Matter of Time: A Monumental Experience of Form, Space, and Motion
Tucked within the vast industrial expanse of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Richard Serra’s The Matter of Time (1994–2005) is more than a sculpture—it’s an immersive journey through weight, rhythm, and perception.
Nilufar Depot Presents ‘Repertorio’ at Milan Design Week 2025
For this year’s edition of the fair, the central section of the Depot was dramatically reimagined as “Nilufar: Repertorio”, an ambitious scenographic exhibition curated by the gallery’s legendary founder, Nina Yashar. Divided into five theatrical “acts,” Repertorio unfolds as a multi-sensory exploration of the delicate tensions between craftsmanship and art, past and future, nature and artifice.
Tokujin Yoshioka’s Frozen: Sculptures of Light and Time at Milan Design Week 2025
At Milan Design Week 2025, where innovation often takes centre stage, Tokujin Yoshioka offers something radically different—an experience that slowly disappears. Installed within the courtyard of the historic Palazzo Landriani in the Brera Design District, Frozen is a poetic meditation on the ephemerality of nature. The Japanese artist and designer, known for his visionary use of immaterial elements, presents a collection of sculptural chairs made entirely from frozen water—designed not to last but to melt.
Material Matters: Bentley Home Unveils New Collections at Milan Design Week 2025
Unveiled within a lush, English Garden-inspired setting in Milan, Bentley Home’s latest collection redefines luxury interiors with rare natural materials, tactile finishes, and fully customisable designs. From the debut of Amaranth Frisé veneer and cashmere upholstery to a bold new range of furniture and accessories, the collection responds to global demand with craftsmanship, innovation, and unmistakable elegance.
Alcova 2025: former SNIA factory - Design Dialogue in Varedo’s Forgotten Spaces
The ninth edition of Alcova, held from 7–13 April 2025, reaffirms Milan’s position as a city in constant evolution — where design, architecture, and cultural experimentation push beyond conventional boundaries. Spanning four unique sites in Varedo, this year’s edition introduced bold new venues, including the hauntingly beautiful former SNIA factory.
Alcova 2025: Villa Bagatti Valsecchi - Rediscovering Milan’s Hidden Histories
Now a cornerstone of the design calendar, Alcova has, since its founding in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, redefined how design can be perceived, felt, and experienced. Set apart from the rigid structure of traditional trade fairs; this platform is renowned for occupying raw, disused sites—former factories, abandoned hospitals, and historical villas—injecting new life into spaces long left dormant.
Fico Debuts ‘Play’ at Palazzo Litta: A Joyful Manifesto of Form, Craft, and Movement
Fico makes its debut at Milan Design Week 2025 with Play, a bold and joyful exhibition presented within MOSCAPARTNERS’ Variations at Palazzo Litta. Blending craftsmanship, material exploration, and sculptural form, Play invites visitors into a tactile, immersive design experience.
Es Devlin’s Library of Light: A Monument to Memory, Light, and the Imagination at Salone del Mobile 2025
A new installation at this year’s Salone del Mobile promises to become one of Milan Design Week’s most unforgettable experiences. Commissioned for the 2025 edition of the Salone and created in collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Brera, Grande Brera, and with the contribution of Feltrinelli, British artist and designer Es Devlin unveils Library of Light.
Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots – A Dialogue Between Nature and Sculpture at Serpentine
Discover Thoughts in the Roots at Serpentine South (3 April–7 Sept 2025), the most comprehensive London exhibition of Giuseppe Penone. Featuring indoor and outdoor works, the show explores nature, sculpture, and the legacy of Arte Povera.
Roham Shamekh Unveils Manifestation Chair in Gold Bronze at Milan Design Week 2025
Roham Shamekh makes his highly anticipated debut at Milan Design Week 2025 with the Manifestation Chair in Gold Bronze, a striking piece from Pharrell’s Echoes collection. Presented as a standout centrepiece in the collective exhibition Deoron Elevating Objects, curated by the digital platform Deoron, the chair will be on display at Via Paolo Frisi 3 (Porta Venezia, Milano) from April 7 to 13.
Kast Introduces Orme: A Sculptural Expression of Concrete Craftsmanship
Kast unveils the Orme pedestal basin—an extraordinary fusion of artistry, material innovation, and bespoke customisation. Continuing its legacy of redefining concrete as an expressive medium, Kast presents a collection that transforms the bathroom into a curated sanctuary of individuality and elegance.
Glassed In Dreams: A Mesmerising Art Installation at 100 Bishopsgate
Launching to coincide with International Women’s Day, the entrance hall of 100 Bishopsgate in London’s Square Mile has been transformed into an immersive artistic experience with Glassed In Dreams. This striking site-specific installation, presented by Brookfield Properties in collaboration with The Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA), underscores their commitment to supporting and celebrating female creative talent.
Collect 2025: A Celebration of Contemporary Craft at Somerset House
Now in its 21st edition, the Crafts Council’s Collect fair remains the standard-bearer for contemporary craft, uniting some of the most compelling galleries, makers, and collectors worldwide. From innovative ceramics to beautifully crafted glass, textiles, and metalwork, Collect serves as a key platform for highlighting artistry, innovation, and material excellence.
British Airways unveils its brand new First Class cabin
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026.