Our top picks of exhibitions together with cultural spaces and places, both online and in the real world.


All, Art, Auctions, Exhibitions, Travel & Hospitality, Initiatives

Viewing Laura Gannon

Laura Gannon is having a good year. She’s showing work in the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition and at the forthcoming edition of Frieze London in Regent’s Park. She’s also enjoying her second solo show at Kate MacGarry in London.

Installed across the main space of the gallery, the exhibition brings together new painted works on linen, with punctures, apertures and interwoven elements painted in bold, simple inks and acrylic, and a new film titled Glass House, which looks at a modern church on the west coast of Ireland and the relationship of Ireland to modernity and the landscape.

Shown together, they reveal Gannon’s enduring interest in themes of temporality, light and space, as well as the act of mark making itself. Few works will make you actively look — and think — as much as these will. Get yourself to Shoreditch sharpish.

Share story
Dates
24 June 2022 — 23 July 2022

Doing Queer Frontiers 2022

Queer Frontiers 2022 is set to be the biggest and most daring pride edition yet. Presented by Artiq, which was founded by Patrick McCrae in 2018 to champion LGBTQ+ creatives and improve inclusivity and diversity in the art world, it features works by emerging and established artists, including Chris Hawkes, Natalia Lewandowska and Kevin Anaafi-Brown.

In keeping with Artiq’s charitable mission, at least half of the proceeds from the exhibiton sales will be donated to the Albert Kennedy Trust and Outside In. The former supports LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless of at risk of homelessness, while the latter provides a platform for artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance, or isolation.

This year’s exhibition sees Artiq partner for the first time with Link, along with Soho Estates and headline sponsor, specialist insurer and arts supporter, Hiscox. ‘Our ethos is to bridge the divide between the corporate and cultural words and our partnership with Link perfectly encapsulates that,’ says Patrick McCrae, CEO of Artiq and founder of Queer Frontiers.

As you plot your plan for Pride in London’s 50th anniversary celebrations, make sure Queer Frontiers is top of your list.

Share story
Dates
30 June 2022 — 10 July 2022

Doing Masterpiece London

Masterpiece London returns to the Royal Hospital Chelsea this month, with galleries and dealers in art and antiques from more than 15 countries around the world. What sets it apart is the juxtaposition of works spanning media and millennia, offering new and established collectors an unparalleled opportunity for discovery.

ArtAncient and David Aaron are among the dealers bringing an intriguing display of curiosities and antiquities to the fair. As for the decorative arts and furniture, look to Oscar Graf, Ronald Phillips Ltd and Godson & Coles, which brings a rare pair of George III armchairs attributed to John Cobb. Elsewhere, there’s everything from British ceramics, glass, silver and jewellery, courtesy of Adrian Sassoon, to clocks and watches, at the stand of Tobias Birch. Impressionist and Contemporary art can be found at Richard Green and Dickinson, while Lyndsey Ingram brings Post-War and Contemporary prints and works on paper.

Not to be missed is Masterpiece Presents, a dedicated space at the fair’s entrance to promote innovative, immersive works. This year, you’ll come face to face with two monumental light installations by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha.

Once you’ve had your fill, sit back and relax at one of the onsite restaurants. Le Caprice makes a welcome return, as does Scott’s Seafood & Champagne Bar. For a light bite, look to the Masterpiece Deli, serving a daily-changing, fresh and seasonal menu of pastries, cakes, salads and sandwiches. Go on, make a day of it.

Share story
Dates
30 June 2022 — 06 July 2022
READ MORE
The Wick Culture - Shezad Dawood

Happenings Chain of Hope at Saatchi Gallery

Happenings
The Wick Culture - Daniella Celine Williams and Yube Huni Kuin from the Amazon. Photo by Nick Harvey.

Happenings Sacred Land at Saatchi Gallery

Happenings
The Wick Culture - Comedian, Maurizio Cattelan

Happenings Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian

Happenings
The Wick Culture - David Bailey, Mary McCartney and Brandei Estes at Claridge's ArtSpace

Happenings 'DOUBLE EXPOSURE: David Bailey & Mary McCartney' at Claridge's ArtSpace

Happenings
The Wick Culture - Courts and Fields 4 ©Ishkar
Objects of Desire

Object Courts and Fields 4 rug, by Christopher Le Brun

Design
The Wick Culture - Doing Masterpiece London
Dream & Discover

Discover Roy Lichtenstein, Paper Shopping Bag