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Viewing Zoë Buckman: Bloodwork

For a dose of arresting art, see Zoë Buckman at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, the first solo show of the feminist artist in the UK. Working predominantly with embroidery and vintage textiles, she explores experiences of gendered violence and trauma from a personal and societal perspective.

Central to her new body of work are portraits of survivors embracing moments of joy in the face of adversity. Inspired by photographs Buckman has taken of people she knows, they brim with raw, untrammelled emotion. Standout works include she was hungry & it was your work (2022) and a portrait of a cancer survivor, her hands thrown up in a moment of ecstatic exaltation.

This is a hard-hitting show that demands slow, considered looking. Add to your autumn agenda now.

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Dates
02 September 2022 — 01 October 2022

Doing Bond on Bond Street

Fans of Ian Fleming’s 007 should make haste to Sotheby’s in London, where a wide range of exciting Bond related items are currently installed across the galleries. Following the viewing exhibition, the 123 lots will be sold in an online auction celebrating 60 years since James Bond first hit the big screen.

Treasures up for grabs include a complete collection of Ian Fleming’s books, including four exceptional presentation copies from Fleming to his close friends, as well as first editions, proof copies and books signed by on screen Bonds including Roger Moore and George Lazenby. Also offered are early posters from the films, rare photographic stills from the sets, props, memorabilia and an Aston Martin DB5 presented for private treaty sale by RM Sotheby’s.

Whether you’re planning to bid in the sale or not, this is a rare chance to see the very best of Bondiana on the market. The exhibition is free, so get thee to Sotheby’s pronto.

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Dates
01 September 2022 — 07 September 2022

Viewing Banking on Banksy

The world’s most elusive artist gets a new exhibition at Red Eight Gallery, the first contemporary art gallery in the Square Mile. Located in The Royal Exchange, it champions established and emerging artists, including Boogie Moli, Adel Dauood and Lisa Thomson, and offers secondary market works by such celebrated names as Keith Haring, Harland Miller and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The gallery’s buzzy debut show, Banking on Banksy, presents some of Banksy’s most popular prints such as Girl with Balloon and Happy Choppers alongside one-off works and signed editions. Among the works up for grabs are Flower Thrower, No Ball Games and Christ with Shopping Bags. Prices start at a hefty £25,000, but happily you can visit for free.

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Dates
25 August 2022 — 15 September 2022
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