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Viewing Chris Ofili: The Seven Deadly Sins

In the quiet and reflective halls of Victoria Miro in Islington, experience the Chris Ofili’s latest body of work, ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’. Seven paintings created over six years, the works explore the notion and complexities of ‘sin’. Raised as a Roman Catholic, Ofili had long wanted to work through the themes and associations surrounding sin, seeing it as the generating principle for kick-starting the process of self-interrogation and knowledge. For Ofili, sin and reflection go hand in hand and, although not autobiographical, the series represents a spectrum of transgressive behaviours, with each painting taking a slightly different approach where one sin might become more dominant.
 
For Ofili, it felt like the right subject: for the time and for these times.’ Be transported into a spiritual realm where humans and mythical creatures coexist amidst magnetic forces of attraction and disgust and sit in the silence of introspection as Ofili delves into notions of the human condition. With an angel on one shoulder and maybe a little devil on the other, come and play in ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’.
 

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Dates
02 June 2023 — 29 July 2023
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

Viewing Bathers

Summer is coming, so unearth that swimsuit and be ready to lounge in the sun because this week, Saatchi Yates unveils their blockbuster exhibition, ‘Bathers’. Opening today at their new space on Bury Street, the show pays homage to the enduring fascination with the bathing figure, which has long captivated artists from classical antiquity to the present day. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of artwork by esteemed artists both from art history and today. 
 
Witness a historical moment as ‘Bathers’ explores the intertwining themes of landscape and the nude, offering a unique perspective on the human condition. The show features an array of contemporary artworks alongside renowned Post-War and Historical Masterpieces. From Paul Cezanne, J. M. W. Turner, and Pablo Picasso to prominent contemporary artists such as Hurvin Anderson, Peter Doig, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, the exhibition is a tapestry of artistic expression reflecting the breadth and diversity of the theme. Toying with the connotations of the nude, both as biblical innocence and human lust, guilt and death, this exhibition evokes a flurry of emotion and is not to be missed. So join the crowds and head to Bury Street this weekend for a historical union where modern masters bathe in the presence of historical game changers.
 

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Dates
01 June 2023 — 10 August 2023
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