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Viewing DIVA

Get your diva on and strut over to the V&A for its innovative exhibition, DIVA. Celebrating the power and creativity of cultural icons and performers who made sure their voices were heard above the crowd, this exhibition is the first of its kind. Bringing together figures from multiple art forms such as opera singers, actors and global megastars, the display spotlights the like of Maria Callas, Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Elton John, Shirley Bassey, P!nk, and CHER, all who have influenced the development of culture and used their platform to fight for positive social and political change including civil rights and feminism.  
 
Showcasing over 250 objects from the V&A’s collection and loans from across the world, the exhibition brings an international perspective to these narratives. From classical to contemporary, this display explores the development of the meaning of DIVA from the 19th Century to the present day. As Shirley Bassey puts it, “‘Diva’ is all about the power of the voice and the ability to entertain, to succeed against the odds, to fight, and breakthrough barrier after barrier: to have your voice heard.” So, join the crowds in breaking the status quo and reclaim your DIVA at the V&A this summer. 

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Dates
24 June 2023 — 07 April 2024

Viewing Sarah Cunningham: The Crystal Forest

Connecting art and nature, Sarah Cunningham: The Crystal Forest has arrived at Lisson Gallery. In her first solo exhibition with the gallery, Cunningham presents a new body of work exploring psychological spaces through landscapes that, with layers, adapts and takes on a new character. Taking inspiration from JG Ballard’s science-fiction novel, The Crystal World, the show presents Cunningham’s own crystalline scenes through late and small-scale works that each hold their own narrative of collaged fragments. Taking the viewer beyond the surface and into new worlds and forest landscapes. 
 
Expressing herself through mark marking, Cunningham’s paintings take on a new life. Adding elements of nature, such as tree branches to the end of her paintbrushes, each brush stroke combines the sway of a branch in the wind with her gestural movements. Stretching her whole body across the canvas, the sun incarnates the work. Often working through the darkness of the night, the dawn feels richer as the sun rises, bringing a sensual feeling to the work of a cold night to the warmth from the dappling rays of the sun as it starts to rise. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscopic forests of Sarah Cunningham this weekend and head to Lisson Gallery. 

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Dates
12 July 2023 — 26 August 2023

Viewing 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
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