Portraits Through Time
John Madu plays with time. He is best known for bright figurative paintings: symbolic portraits which look to the past, present and future.
John Madu plays with time. He is best known for bright figurative paintings: symbolic portraits which look to the past, present and future.
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The process of painting “on the spot” is said to have been pioneered in Britain by John Constable in the early 19th century. What does it look like today?
Art and science are often viewed in opposition. But Kendra Troschel believes in their similarities: working as a microbiologist-turned-painter.
Jeff Sonhouse is an American artist creating stylised portraits of Black male figures. His works challenge the conventions of figurative painting.
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From figurative to abstract, photorealistic to surreal, discover five works from the 2021 prize – showcasing innovative ideas and technical skill.
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Circles of red, swirls of yellow, splashes of green. Colours blending, separating and pooling. These are kaleidoscopic works by SPONK.
The Other Art Fair 2021 returns as the first in-person London fair of the year. It’s a leading event for independent and emerging artists.
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The Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition showcases 20 contemporary artists from across the globe, new luminaries and chroniclers of our times.
“A painting doesn’t need to exist on just one plane.” Jasper Pedyo demonstrates a strong understanding of colour and form at The Civic.
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