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Viewing Lake: Ian Davenport at Waddington Custot

The Wick Culture - Exhibition view Ian Davenport Colourscapes
Waddington Custot London
20 September – 8 November-2018
Courtesy Waddington Custot

Above Exhibition view Ian Davenport Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September – 8 November-2018 Courtesy Waddington Custot

The Wick Culture - Exhibition view Ian Davenport, Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September 8 November 2018.
Courtes Waddington Custot-3

Above Exhibition view Ian Davenport, Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September 8 November 2018. Courtes Waddington Custot-3

Above Exhibition view Ian Davenport Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September – 8 November-2018 Courtesy Waddington Custot

Above Exhibition view Ian Davenport, Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September 8 November 2018. Courtes Waddington Custot-3

Above Exhibition view Ian Davenport Colourscapes Waddington Custot London 20 September – 8 November-2018 Courtesy Waddington Custot

Lake: Ian Davenport
Waddington Custot
6 October – 11 November 2023

British artist Ian Davenport’s latest exhibition presents a grand showcase of contemporary art, featuring his most ambitious work to date and largest ever floor work. The focal point of this exhibit is the awe-inspiring pair of artworks, “Lake 1” and “Lake 2” Developed in his studio in Peckham. These monumental liquid like paintings dominate the gallery space with their mesmerizing lines of poured paint cascading down the walls, converging into a vibrant eight-meter expanse on the gallery floor.

Davenport’s artistic journey, leading to these colossal installations, marks a natural progression in his career, as he explores larger and more ambitious scales. The artist’s creative process involves flooding the gallery with color, allowing the paint to behave like a sculptural entity manipulated by both him colour gravity. This interplay between painting and sculpture is a recurring theme in Davenport’s work.

In his own words, Davenport reflects on this new work, stating, “Working on a large scale brings out themes in painting that interest me, allowing the paint to behave more like a sculpture, with a pronounced relationship to the floor.” This exhibition not only showcases Davenport’s mastery of colour, form, and scale but also invites viewers to delve into the intriguing fusion of painting and sculpture in contemporary art.

Doing Albion Jeune

The Wick Culture - The exterior of Albion Jeune gallery with installations from I Want to Believe by Esben Weile Kjær

Above The exterior of Albion Jeune gallery with installations from I Want to Believe by Esben Weile Kjær

Albion Jeune

Albion Jeune a new contemporary art gallery opened this month founded by the new art rockstar to watch in London town, Lucca Hue-Williams. Based in Fitzrovia, the inaugural exhibition features works from contemporary artist, Esben Weile Kjær. Lucky art world insiders were treated to an immersive experience at 180 Strand.

Esben’s work delves into the intriguing realm of identity politics in the age of ever-evolving new media. Through captivating performances, innovative installations, and mesmerising stained-glass creations, he explores how his generation constructs their sense of self in a world dominated by popular culture and technology.

The gallery presents a curated artist-led programme from its roster of emerging internationally recognised artists, many of whom have significant institutional exhibition history. With a commitment to the continued survival of a truly ‘global art world,’ the gallery will be established as a platform for cultural exchange.

Albion Jeune will operate an international roaming presentation through peer partnerships. The gallery will present a wide range of exhibitions, a public programme, and publications. We can’t wait to see what comes next.

Doing Frieze London 2023

The Wick Culture - Seventeen, Frieze London 2023
Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

Above Seventeen, Frieze London 2023 Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

The Wick Culture - Thaddaeus Ropac, Frieze London 2023
Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

Above Thaddaeus Ropac, Frieze London 2023 Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

The Wick Culture - Pilar Corrias, Frieze London 2023. Photo- courtesy of Linda Nylind/Frieze.

Above Pilar Corrias, Frieze London 2023. Photo- courtesy of Linda Nylind/Frieze.

The Wick Culture - Gillian Wearing My Charms 2021.
©️Gillian Wearing courtesy of Maureen Paley

Above Gillian Wearing My Charms 2021. ©️Gillian Wearing courtesy of Maureen Paley

Above Seventeen, Frieze London 2023 Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

Above Thaddaeus Ropac, Frieze London 2023 Photo courtesy of Linda Nylind Frieze

Above Pilar Corrias, Frieze London 2023. Photo- courtesy of Linda Nylind/Frieze.

Above Gillian Wearing My Charms 2021. ©️Gillian Wearing courtesy of Maureen Paley

Frieze
Regents Park
11 October – 15 October

Frieze London 2023, bigger, better, and longer than any previous iteration, has attracted cultural enthusiasts from around the world to descend upon the city. As Frieze commemorates its 20th anniversary, this landmark event is celebrated through an extensive programme of events. It spans from the well-established heavyweights like El Anatsui, Frans Hals, and Ai Weiwei at Frieze Masters to more eclectic offerings, such as Sprüth Magers’ Hyun-Sook Song retrospective and White Cube’s Mona Hatoum exhibition. With participation from over 160 galleries representing 46 countries, the art world convenes from 11 October – 15 October.

It’s not merely an assembly of art enthusiasts; it’s a global art extravaganza. Leading galleries from 46 countries present their finest works, uniting in a celebration of boundless creativity. And it’s not confined to the fairs alone – anticipate a multitude of captivating on-site and citywide programs that highlight London’s rich cultural diversity. These events serve as dynamic meeting points where art, ideas, and people from across the globe converge, fostering creativity and connections. Bravo to Artistic Director Eva Langret and Director Nathan Clements Gillespie. London truly is creating.