Turner Prize 2024, Tate Britain
The Turner Prize, awarded each year to an exceptional British artist, is celebrating its 40th birthday. This year’s contenders, Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas, will showcase their work at Tate Britain from September 25 to February 16. Time Out says: ‘The Turner Prize has lost almost all of its old ability shock, and even a lot of its ability to annoy, but it’s always an interesting snapshot of art in the UK.’ The winner will be announced on December 3.
Vogue: Inventing The Runway At The Lightroom
This spectacular immersive exhibition, which has dug deep into Vogue’s archive, explores the history of the fashion runway show, from the intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the explosions of creativity that we see on today’s catwalks. Expect original animation, mind-blowing sound design and a score that fuses new composition with classical and pop music faves. On from October 25 until March 30.
Image: CHANEL Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture Show
Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer Of Modern Art, Courtauld
The Courtauld is rightly proud of its collection of Vanessa Bell’s work and this exhibition, on until October 6, shines a spotlight on the three paintings, single woodcut and eight works on paper that they have of hers. It is a little show that packs a big punch and perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the endlessly fascinating Bloomsbury Group.
Image: Vanessa Bell (1879 - 1961), A Conversation, 1913-16 © Estate of Vanessa Bell. All rights reserved, DACS 2023
Fragile Beauty: Photographs From, The V&A
Fashion, celebrity and the male body are the themes in this extraordinary grouping of over 300 works by 140 of the world’s leading photographers, including Robert Mapplethorpe and David La Chapelle, all of which are on loan from Elton John and David Furnish. They say: ‘Fragile Beauty takes our collaboration [with the V&A] to really exciting new heights, showcasing some of the most beloved photographers and iconic images from within our collection. We look forward to sharing this exhibition with the public.’ On until January 5.
Image: Elton John: Egg On His Face, New York, © David LaChapelle, 1999
Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious, Dulwich Picture Gallery
This charming show is the first major one since 1952 to present the work of the artist Tirzah Garwood. She continues to be best known as Eric Ravilious’s wife, but she was a fabulous fine artist and printmaker herself. Her works will lift your spirits. On from November 19 until May 26.
Van Gogh: Poets And Lovers At The National Gallery
The curators of this fabulous show have pulled together Van Gogh’s most loved works from across the world, as well as his lesser-known drawings, some of which are rarely seen in public. Forming part of the National Gallery’s 200th birthday celebrations, this is being called a once-in-a-century exhibition. On until January 19.
Image: Vincent van Gogh, Olive Grove, 1889, Oil on canvas, 73 × 93 cm, Gothenburg Museum of Art, Sweden, © Photo: Gothenburg Museum of Art / Hossein Sehatlou
