London Art Guide - February

Recommendations of what to see in the London art scene this month by our local guide, Marine Tanguy. Discover even more on a private tour.

I.

Exhibition: Monochrome
Artists: Various Artists
Venue: The National Gallery
Dates: Until February 18th, 2018 

It's the last few weeks of the exhibition but it's god damn worth it! All my favourite artists are there, Rembrandt to Richter in simple nuances of black and white. Major highlight for the monochrome room of Olafur Eliasson. 

II.

Exhibition: Andreas Gursky
Artist: Andreas Gursky
Venue: The Hayward Gallery
Dates: Until April 22nd, 2018

It's a double celebration: the re-opening of the contemporary landmark Hayward Gallery and the retrospective of Andreas Gursky. It will make you feel small but hey, that's a good thing. 

III.

Event: Art Dinner Talk 'The Voice of a Generation' by MTArt
Dates: 21st February at the Albert's Club 

This full discussion will engage with the most exciting artists of our generation: how they innovate, which thinking do they challenge and why they are so exciting to get to know. 

Take a tour in London to discover more!

London Art Guide - January

I.

Exhibition: Cezanne Portraits  
Artist: Cezanne
Venue: National Portrait Gallery
Dates: Until February 11th 2018 

I love Cezanne and I will go see this exhibition again so many times before it ends. Each portrait bears so much brutal sincerity. The best get away from our Instagram filters. 

II.

Exhibition: Monochrome: Painting in Black and White
Artists: Rembrandt, Ingres, Picasso, Richter, Eliasson, and more
Venue: The National Gallery
Dates: Until February 18th 2018

Grey gives you so much to imagine from, notice and appreciate. It's always so incredible to see how many artists are drawn to experiment with shadow and light. It's beautiful and it's bold. 

III.

Sir John Soane Museum  
(Open all year, no specific exhibition) 

My favourite cabinet of curiosities, Sir John Soane has an incredible eye and a thirst for knowledge. Every wall, every corner is covered with art and antiques. The dream for an art collector. 

Take an art tour in London with Marine to discover more!

Textual Inspirations of Art World Professionals [PART 1]

Inspiration - noun  in·spi·ra·tion  \ ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən , -(ˌ)spi- \

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines inspiration as 'the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions'. It can strike at any time and its myriad sources differ amongst individuals. As we are constantly seeking out new creative outlets to inspire us, we decided to ask our local arty guides what texts have had a profound influence on them. Their answers ranged from ancient poetry to contemporary tomes. As professional art guides it is our passion to awaken the creative sides of others through the astounding power of art. 

Follow along with this ongoing series of posts to learn more about our guides and gain some inspiration for yourself along the way.

Local guide in London, Marine Tanguy, explaining her inspirations on an art tour

Part one of our series features the textual inspirations of local guide in London, Marine Tanguy.

The Poetry of John Keats

I love the Poetry of John Keats and specifically the poem Ode on a Grecian Urn. John Keats made me appreciate how much art and well being were tied together, as art could enhance life and make it more bearable. He also reinforces the value of powerful visuals when it comes to our routine.

Hellenistic Terracotta Hadra hydria. Image: The Met

Architecture & Society by Walter Gropius

While this book focuses on architecture a lot more strongly than art, it discusses the power of the arts for everyone within the Bauhaus philosophy. This is something that I believe in very strongly.

The Bauhaus School circa 1940s. Image: Bauhaus Dessau

The Bauhaus School today. Image: Bauhaus Dessau

Take a tour with Marine in London to discover more! 
 

London Art Guide - December

I. 

Exhibition: Control to Collapse
Artists: Artists Rebecca Byrne, Liz Elton, Ann-Marie James, Clare Price, Tamsin Relly, Alex Roberts, Tim A Shaw, Susan Slugett and Laura Smith
Venue: Blyth Gallery, Imperial College
Dates: Until January 3rd, 2018

The artists in Control to Collapse feel, interpret and respond to the viscosity of pigment and the absorbency of surface to find painterly gestures that take an active role in conveying meaning. Through this tactile connection with their materials, these artists draw on bodily intellect and let muscular memory guide the application of paint. 

II.

Exhibition: Cézanne Portraits
Artist: Paul Cézanne
Venue: National Gallery
Dates: Until February 11th, 2018

All of these works are incredible, bold, expressive and to the point. It's incredible to have all of them in one room and to see the evolution of Cézanne's brushstrokes over the years. 

III.

Exhibition: Rachel Whiteread
Artist: Rachel Whiteread
Venue: Tate Britain
Dates: Until January 21st, 2018

Her art turns things in and out: it's poetic and challenging. And yes, there is a strange quietude as you walk around the exhibition. A must! 

Take a tour with Marine in London to discover more!

London Art Guide - November

I.

Exhibition: Superflex
Artists: Danish artists’ collective SUPERFLEX
Venue: Tate Modern
Dates: Until 2 April 2018

You can reflect and look up to the Turbine Hall while on a swing. It's fun and please, please, don't spend your time taking pictures of you on that swing for Instagram, put that phone down and swing away for hours! 

II.

Exhibition: Don't Think Twice
Artist: Jennifer Abessira
Venue: London Bridge Station
Dates: Until 26 November 2017

Have you spotted these arty bollards outside of London Bridge Station? Rush to see them as they won't be around for long!

III.

Exhibition: Alex Katz
Artist: Alex Katz
Venue: Timothy Taylor Gallery
Dates: Until 18 November 2017

Subtle, sensitive and straight to the point: the drawings of Alex Katz at Timothy Taylor are incredible. You get to see a different angle of one of America's most celebrated artists. 

Take a tour with Marine in London to discover more!