Picasso. Printmaker at the British Museum
The British Museum has organized a small but wonderful exhibition showcasing a selection of its surprisingly large holdings of Picasso's prints.
Siena: The Rise of Painting at the National Gallery
At "Siena: The Rise of Painting" Siena steps out from Florence’s long shadow, reclaiming its place in the history of Western art.
Mickalene Thomas at the Hayward Gallery
Mickalene Thomas's solo exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery is a fun and colourful celebration of joy and Black Identity.
Further Reading
Your brain is full of microplastics. The asteroid Bennu. Ockham’s razor. Hula hoops. The shape of the universe. The kissing problem. A new book-sorting algorithm. Las Meninas. Jean Tinguely. Franz Kafka. Shigeru Ban. And more.
The Best Classical Music YouTube Channels
I recently discovered some great classical concert channels on YouTube so I thought I’d share the links here.
The Year in Review: 2024
A list of my favourite books, films, albums and exhibitions of the year.
Further Reading
No more Mendelism. Bauhaus in exile. Eating the Earth. DNA from Pompeii body casts. Why dogs shake themselves dry. A history of the comic strip. Zur Soziologie des Verlusts. Francis Williams gets his due. Sophie Calle. David Bessis. Bruce Nauman. And more.
Cindy Sherman at FOMU
As part of the Ensor year Antwerp’s photography museum (FOMU) has organized a retrospective of the American artist Cindy Sherman with a specific focus on her engagement with the world of fashion.
James Ensor at KMSKA
In 2024, James Ensor is being celebrated across Belgium to mark 75 years since the artist's death. The KMSKA has organized a comprehensive survey of his work with loans from around the world.
Rancière and Chekhov on Freedom
Jacques Rancière's latest essay, Au loin la liberté, is a wonderful treatise on Chekhov. Its title couldn't be better chosen.
Tom Wesselmann at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
I enjoyed the Tom Wesselmann retrospective at the Fondation Louis Vuitton much more than I had expected. The exhibition doubles as a grand survey of Pop Art, with works by all the usual suspects and some surprises.
Surrealism at the Centre Pompidou
To celebrate the centenary of the birth of Surrealism the Centre Pompidou, in collaboration with several other museums, has organized a large survey, which shows Surrealism in all its breadth and geographical scope.