ARSENAL CONTEMPORARY
REAL FAKE DOOR
Group exhibition: Willie Cole, Maja Djordjevic, Oli Epp, Liam Fallon, Al Freeman, Paa Joe, Rosie McGinn, Christopher Page, Rafa Silvares, Emma Stern, Qualeasha Wood, Nokukhanya Langa, Michael Ross, Nick Doyle and Jerry Wilkerson.
Curated by Oli Epp and Mollie Barnes
This exhibition offers a captivating foray into a realm where the boundaries between illusion and reality blur, and portals serve as gateways to uncharted territories.
Showcasing a group of ‘must watch artists’ skillfully employing a plethora of different techniques, contemplative explorations of spaces within spaces, and a delicate dance between illusion and reality.
Nov 3 - Dec 16, 2023
21 Cortlandt Alley, 2nd Floor, New York
The Perimeter,
Anna Uddenberg: HOME WRECKERS
Anna Uddenberg. Enough said!
Though her thought-provoking critique of the commodification and objectification of the female body in consumerist culture, her 'HOMEWRECKERS', her faceless and larger-than-life, grotesquely hypersexualized female figures, pointing us out just how crazy it is to sex up everything from couches to laundry detergents.
Fancy interiors, cozy furnishings with sofas and carpets…All settings that underscore the artificial and contrived associations between femininity and domesticity. Conjuring images of spaces one might find in homes, hotels, or staged reality TV environments, reinforcing their accessibility and familiarity.
7th October - 22nd December
The Perimeter, 20 Brownlow Mews, London, WC1N 2LE
Stephen Friedman Gallery, New York
Deborah Roberts: What about us?
Sarah Roberts' artistic journey has been a testament to her dedication and prowess. Her upcoming exhibition in New York is not only a significant milestone but also her third collaboration with the gallery. Known for her exceptional ability to depict Black children and adolescents, Roberts uses vibrant colors and striking patterns set against white or black backgrounds. Through collage, a medium with a rich history of challenging norms and conventions since the early twentieth century, her upcoming show will feature some of her largest works to date, Composing works using found materials sourced from the internet, literature, and photographs, and juxtaposing these with hand-painted details, Roberts deconstructs stereotypes perpetuated by mainstream visual culture. Combining a range of skin tones, facial features, hairstyles, and clothing, she presents an expansive, multidimensional view of Blackness.
3 November–22 December 2023
Stephen Friedman Gallery, New York
If you are in London you have a few more days to visit Free The Wind, The Spirit, and The Sun’ – a new exhibition by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA – and the first to take place at its new London home on Cork Street, Mayfair.
Yinka Shonibare CBE RA: Free The Wind, The Spirit, and The Sun
6 October - 11 November 2023
Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
'Time on my hands' a show by Mark Whalen
Casa Gilardi presented by SAENGER Galería.
In the heart of Mexico City, Mark Whalen presents his latest solo exhibition, aptly titled "Time on My Hands." This exhibition marks Whalen's inaugural solo show marked by the presence of his unique maquettes that come to life on expansive canvases filled with vibrant colors. The playfulness that defines Casa Gilardi, with its deep reds reminiscent of traditional Mexican sweets, the addition of a magenta wall by the swimming pool designed purely for pleasure, and the brightly painted walls meticulously smoothed to create the illusion of light, finds a harmonious reflection in Whalen's use of fluorescent hues, whimsical facial expressions, and dynamic body language within his works.
November 8th, 2023.
SAENGER GALERÍA
Calle Manuel Dublán No. 33, Col. Tacubaya ·
Ciudad de México México. c.p. 11870
NBB Gallery
ROBERT POKORNY: STATE OF MIND
NBB Gallery brings to Berlin Los Angeles-based artist Robert Pokorny and his solo show ''State of Mind,' .If you're into bold, energetic art that delves into the human psyche, you're in for a treat.
Robert Pokorny's style is all about raw expression, and his stylized characters are at the heart of his captivating portrait paintings. With bold strokes and a vibrant palette, he embarks on a journey through the intricate world of human emotions. His mastery of colour, lines, shapes, and technique is on full display in this exhibition, offering a visual feast for your eyes and soul.
ROBERT POKORNY: STATE OF MIND
NOVEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 01
LOCATION: Karl-Marx-Allee 85 10243 Berlin
OPENING: November 10th 2023, 6-9 PM
OPEN: Thursdays & Fridays 12-6 PM or by appointment
April arrives with the melodious chirping of birds, stirring excitement for the summer holidays already planned, and Venice gearing up for its biennial extravaganza. Devoting just a monthly recommendation to this would be sacrilege. Instead, let's focus on a feast sweeping across Europe this month and lasting until September, offering a plethora of orgasmic exhibitions.
With less than a week until the press reviews and a 10-day countdown to the inauguration of the 2024 Biennale,the art world's spotlight converges on Adriano Pedrosa and the 332 artists poised to define the contemporary art landscape at the Giardini and the Arsenale. With a keen eye for capturing the essence of our times, Pedrosa's curated exhibition for the 60th iteration of this prestigious event is a testament to the global currents of migration and the vibrant tapestry of queer and indigenous voices.
"An artwork must resonate with me on a personal level; it's essential that I can perceive the narrative woven into every piece I consider. I listen for the artist's voice in their work, sensing the pulse of their passion. There must be that moment—a kind of heartbeat—when I first lay eyes on a piece. If that heartbeat isn’t there, if the work doesn't stir something within me, I simply can't bring myself to add it to my collection."