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Viewing BLACK VENUS

The Wick Culture - Amber Pinkerton Photo Booth, Sabah, Girls Next Door, 2020, © Courtesy the Artist and ALICE BLACK.
Above  Amber Pinkerton Photo Booth, Sabah, Girls Next Door, 2020, © Courtesy the Artist and ALICE BLACK.
The Wick Culture - Ayana V. Jackson, Anarcha, 2017 © Courtesy of the Artist and Mariane Ibrahim.
Above  Ayana V. Jackson, Anarcha, 2017 © Courtesy of the Artist and Mariane Ibrahim.
The Wick Culture - Carla Williams, Venus, 1992-1994 © Courtesy of the artist.
Above  Carla Williams, Venus, 1992-1994 © Courtesy of the artist.
The Wick Culture - Delphine Diallo, Highness Blue (Hybrid 1), 2011 © Courtesy of MTArt and the artist.
Above  Delphine Diallo, Highness Blue (Hybrid 1), 2011 © Courtesy of MTArt and the artist.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Instant Model, 1976 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Instant Model, 1976 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Me as Marilyn, 1991 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Me as Marilyn, 1991 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
The Wick Culture - Widline Cadet, On a Clear Day, I Thought I Saw Forever, 2020 © Courtesy of the artist.
Above  Widline Cadet, On a Clear Day, I Thought I Saw Forever, 2020 © Courtesy of the artist.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Grace on Motor Cycle, 1978 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Grace on Motor Cycle, 1978 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
The Wick Culture - Amber Pinkerton Photo Booth, Sabah, Girls Next Door, 2020, © Courtesy the Artist and ALICE BLACK.
Above  Amber Pinkerton Photo Booth, Sabah, Girls Next Door, 2020, © Courtesy the Artist and ALICE BLACK.
The Wick Culture - Ayana V. Jackson, Anarcha, 2017 © Courtesy of the Artist and Mariane Ibrahim.
Above  Ayana V. Jackson, Anarcha, 2017 © Courtesy of the Artist and Mariane Ibrahim.
The Wick Culture - Carla Williams, Venus, 1992-1994 © Courtesy of the artist.
Above  Carla Williams, Venus, 1992-1994 © Courtesy of the artist.
The Wick Culture - Delphine Diallo, Highness Blue (Hybrid 1), 2011 © Courtesy of MTArt and the artist.
Above  Delphine Diallo, Highness Blue (Hybrid 1), 2011 © Courtesy of MTArt and the artist.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Instant Model, 1976 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Instant Model, 1976 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Me as Marilyn, 1991 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Me as Marilyn, 1991 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
The Wick Culture - Widline Cadet, On a Clear Day, I Thought I Saw Forever, 2020 © Courtesy of the artist.
Above  Widline Cadet, On a Clear Day, I Thought I Saw Forever, 2020 © Courtesy of the artist.
The Wick Culture - Ming Smith, Grace on Motor Cycle, 1978 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
Above  Ming Smith, Grace on Motor Cycle, 1978 © Courtesy of the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London.
All eyes are on Somerset House to witness a legacy in the making with the opening of the hotly anticipated exhibition BLACK VENUS. Curated by curator, historian, and previous Monday Muse, Aindrea Emelife, BLACK VENUS includes works from over 20 women and non-binary artists who delve into the topics of othering and fetishism as they reclaim the narrative around Black femininity.
 
Tracking how Black womanhood has shifted in the public consciousness, the exhibition pairs contemporary artworks and images with selected archival work dated between 1793 and 1930. Sat next to each other, the works confront political and socio-economic understanding in different stages of history. While exploring this complex narrative of Black womanhood, the exhibition is anchored by three thematic pillars representing perceived paradigms: the Hottentot Venus, the Stable Venus and the Jezebel. Each pillar takes on a canon story of Black women in visual culture while examining the shift in these archetypes over time. Through the lens of Sonia Boyce, Carrie Mae Weems, Ming Smith, Zanele Muholi and Ayana V Jackson, be a part of reshaping a more inclusive history. 
 
BLACK VENUS debuted in 2022 at New York’s Fotografiska before its residency at San Francisco’s Museum of the African Diaspora, and now at Somerset House features a new reworking of the themes, 19 new world and 6 UK-based artists in the lineup.
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Dates
20 July 2023 — 24 September 2023

Viewing Birdsong

The Wick Culture - Untitled (Gunmetal Grey and Blue), 2023 Papier Mache and Silver Leaf (two panels), by Rachel Whiteread © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Untitled (Gunmetal Grey and Blue), 2023 Papier Mache and Silver Leaf (two panels), by Rachel Whiteread © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Yinka Shonibare, Modern Magic (in Pink), 2022 © Yinka Shonibare CBE
Above  Yinka Shonibare, Modern Magic (in Pink), 2022 © Yinka Shonibare CBE
The Wick Culture - Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
Above  Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
Above  Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Sahara Longe Crowd, 2023 Oil on linen 31 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. / 80 x 60 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Sahara Longe Crowd, 2023 Oil on linen 31 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. / 80 x 60 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Antonia Showering First Time Lonely Guy, 2017 Oil on paper 16 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. / 41 x 51 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Antonia Showering First Time Lonely Guy, 2017 Oil on paper 16 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. / 41 x 51 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Untitled (Gunmetal Grey and Blue), 2023 Papier Mache and Silver Leaf (two panels), by Rachel Whiteread © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Untitled (Gunmetal Grey and Blue), 2023 Papier Mache and Silver Leaf (two panels), by Rachel Whiteread © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Yinka Shonibare, Modern Magic (in Pink), 2022 © Yinka Shonibare CBE
Above  Yinka Shonibare, Modern Magic (in Pink), 2022 © Yinka Shonibare CBE
The Wick Culture - Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
Above  Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
Above  Installation shot, Birdsong at Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Sahara Longe Crowd, 2023 Oil on linen 31 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. / 80 x 60 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Sahara Longe Crowd, 2023 Oil on linen 31 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. / 80 x 60 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
The Wick Culture - Antonia Showering First Time Lonely Guy, 2017 Oil on paper 16 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. / 41 x 51 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor
Above  Antonia Showering First Time Lonely Guy, 2017 Oil on paper 16 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. / 41 x 51 cm © Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor

Birdsong
Timothy Taylor

13 July – 11 August 2023
www.timothytaylor.com/exhibitions/birdsong/

Singing an eclectic medley, Birdsong has opened at Timothy Taylor’s London gallery. Combining the iconic, the great and the rising stars of the British art scene, Birdsong brings together some familiar names. The exhibition spans genres and generations and features over 25 works in various media. Come and witness the visual harmonies created between the likes of Tracey Emin, Anne Rothenstein, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Annie Morris, Chantal Joffe, Antonia Showering, and Sahara Longe as they explore new ideas and cultivate unique dialogues.

Art with true heart, the exhibition is in support of the Royal Marsden – a world-leading cancer research centre and hospital in London – with all profits from this exhibition will benefit the charity. On a mission to cure Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for young people, this exhibition has a personal narrative. The institute previously supported Taylor while being treated for lymphoma as a young man. Inspired by literature, the exhibition’s title, Birdsong, is taken from Sebastian Faulks’ book as a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of mortality.

“My family has supported The Royal Marsden’s world-leading research efforts since my own experience with lymphoma. I have seen their passion first-hand, and I thank every participating artist for their generosity in supporting this cause. Birdsong embodies the joy that art can lend even in the most challenging circumstances.” – Timothy Taylor
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Dates
13 July 2023 — 11 August 2023

Viewing London Gallery Weekend

The Wick Culture - Isaac Julien, Statues Never Die (Once Again...Statues Never Die), 2022 Inkjet print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 150 x 200 cm 59 x 78 3/4 in © Isaac Julien Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
Above  Isaac Julien, Statues Never Die (Once Again…Statues Never Die), 2022 Inkjet print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 150 x 200 cm 59 x 78 3/4 in © Isaac Julien Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
The Wick Culture - Li Hei Di Vase, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
Above  Li Hei Di Vase, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
The Wick Culture - Li Hei Di The Opposite of Black is Red, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
Above  Li Hei Di The Opposite of Black is Red, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
The Wick Culture - Sabine Moritz, Kamtschatka III, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Pilar Corrias, London
Above  Sabine Moritz, Kamtschatka III, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Pilar Corrias, London
The Wick Culture - Narumi Nekpenekpen, we blinked together upon shooting stars., 2021, Courtesy the artist and Soft Opening, Photo: Theo Christelis
Above  Narumi Nekpenekpen, we blinked together upon shooting stars., 2021, Courtesy the artist and Soft Opening, Photo: Theo Christelis
The Wick Culture - Jane Dickson Burlesk 3, 2017, © Jane Dickson, Courtesy the artist and Alison Jacques, London
Above  Jane Dickson Burlesk 3, 2017, © Jane Dickson, Courtesy the artist and Alison Jacques, London
The Wick Culture - Nicole Bachmann, shell of hope, in cycles, 2022. Performance at Whistable Biennial 2022, UK. Courtesy of the artist, Whitstable Biennial and VTRINE. Photographer: Rob Harris.
Above  Nicole Bachmann, shell of hope, in cycles, 2022. Performance at Whistable Biennial 2022, UK. Courtesy of the artist, Whitstable Biennial and VTRINE. Photographer: Rob Harris.
The Wick Culture - Isaac Julien, Statues Never Die (Once Again...Statues Never Die), 2022 Inkjet print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 150 x 200 cm 59 x 78 3/4 in © Isaac Julien Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
Above  Isaac Julien, Statues Never Die (Once Again…Statues Never Die), 2022 Inkjet print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 150 x 200 cm 59 x 78 3/4 in © Isaac Julien Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro
The Wick Culture - Li Hei Di Vase, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
Above  Li Hei Di Vase, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
The Wick Culture - Li Hei Di The Opposite of Black is Red, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
Above  Li Hei Di The Opposite of Black is Red, 2018 Maryland Ins)tute College of Art, Bal)more, ML
The Wick Culture - Sabine Moritz, Kamtschatka III, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Pilar Corrias, London
Above  Sabine Moritz, Kamtschatka III, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Pilar Corrias, London
The Wick Culture - Narumi Nekpenekpen, we blinked together upon shooting stars., 2021, Courtesy the artist and Soft Opening, Photo: Theo Christelis
Above  Narumi Nekpenekpen, we blinked together upon shooting stars., 2021, Courtesy the artist and Soft Opening, Photo: Theo Christelis
The Wick Culture - Jane Dickson Burlesk 3, 2017, © Jane Dickson, Courtesy the artist and Alison Jacques, London
Above  Jane Dickson Burlesk 3, 2017, © Jane Dickson, Courtesy the artist and Alison Jacques, London
The Wick Culture - Nicole Bachmann, shell of hope, in cycles, 2022. Performance at Whistable Biennial 2022, UK. Courtesy of the artist, Whitstable Biennial and VTRINE. Photographer: Rob Harris.
Above  Nicole Bachmann, shell of hope, in cycles, 2022. Performance at Whistable Biennial 2022, UK. Courtesy of the artist, Whitstable Biennial and VTRINE. Photographer: Rob Harris.

London Gallery Weekend
Across London 
 
2 – 4 June 2023
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Dig out those trusty trainers, put on your kicks and take part in the world’s largest free gallery weekend. Returning for its third edition this year, London Gallery Weekend runs from Friday, 2 June to Sunday, 4 June. With over 100 free events and exhibitions will be held, there is no excuse to not be involved. This year, the event features a performance programme in collaboration with UP Projects, showcasing site-specific artworks and curated routes designed by leading figures, including artists Gilbert & George and CEO of Serpentine and Monday Muse, Bettina Korek, to guide visitors through the galleries both in-person and online. 
 
Join the culturally curious community as we hop around London this weekend. With a packed schedule of educational talks, family workshops, guided tours, and special events, there is something for everyone. No need to be the glitterati, London Gallery Weekend aims to attract a diverse audience, increasing the visibility of London’s galleries and creating new opportunities for artists. So explore the rich artistic offerings the capital has to offer and engage in its vibrant creative community. Don’t miss this extraordinary weekend to immerse yourself in the art world in London.
 
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Dates
02 June 2023 — 04 June 2023
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