Paintings and Sculpture

William Blake: visionary exhibition at Tate Britain

The Sea of Time and Space.

William Blake: visionary exhibition at Tate Britain

By James Brewer

William Blake aspired to be the Michelangelo of England. He was never to achieve that ambition: some of his patrons were wealthy, but insufficiently so to sponsor his grander projects, and since he was unable to accommodate to organised religion, he was unlikely to have won any commissions remotely as prestigious as painting the Sistine Chapel.

In some respects, he was like Michelangelo. He did...

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WAY OF SEEING

WAY OF SEEING

The exhibition is a summer pop-up group show of 11 artists.

The show seeks to represent a varied selection of artist’s work. This group of artists from different backgrounds, experiences and styles are brought together around a shared ethos of collaboration, respect and sharing. They all see the world around them in different ways, and this exhibition illustrates their way of seeing.

There will be 11 artists showcasing a diverse range of work which includes drawing, painting,...

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Dry Market bounces back… but Geopolitics might spoil the broth.

Dry Market bounces back… but Geopolitics might spoil the broth..

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 28 points and now stands at 1,748; on a weekly basis though same was down 4o points – from 1,788… Geopolitics continue to cause headaches and ultra CAUTION should be observed. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recaps:

The Capes’ BCI was up 41 points to 3,222 but down 170 points on a weekly basis – from 3,492!

The Panamaxes’ BPI seems to be this week’s driver and today with 59 points the BPI stands at...

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With deep sadness we announce the passing of Takis

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Takis

It is to our deep regret to learn that Takis the iconic man of arts and in particular of sculpture,  coupled with physics and Cosmos begins his journey to Sea of Eternity.

The communique for the Takis Foundation reads:

“It is with deep sadness that the Takis Foundation announces the passing of the international sculptor Panagiotis Vassilakis, known as Takis.

A true pioneer, innovator and legend. He will be forever missed.

A prolific and visionary...

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Dennis Spiteri; an artist beyond the cosmic encounters

Dennis Spiteri; an artist beyond the cosmic encounters

Emily  Parry writes:

Dennis Spiteri was born in Malta in 1948 and migrated to Australia with his parents in 1954. He grew up in a country town in Victoria and did his primary and secondary education there. He also began his art education there. A love of art had been there at an early age. Even in Malta as a child he loved drawing. So it was inevitable that by the time of his late teens he had begun what was to be a four year art course. It...

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Helene Schjerfbeck. Royal Academy revelation

Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-portrait, Black Background – detail

Helene Schjerfbeck. Royal Academy revelation

By James Brewer

All hail Helene Schjerfbeck! Hers is an illustrious name in Finland’s pantheon of modern artists, but she has been sadly overlooked in the UK. No longer, and about time too. She had even spent time in Cornwall in her early career.

She has been described as the Edvard Munch of Finland, but the comparison with the tormented Norwegian is far-fetched, as is bracketing her with...

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Félix Vallotton: Painter of Disquiet “arrives” at the Royal Academy, London

Bathing on a Summer Evening.

Félix Vallotton: Painter of Disquiet “arrives” at the Royal Academy, London

By James Brewer

At the age of just 16, Félix Vallotton left his comfortable home in the lakeside city of Lausanne, Switzerland, to study art in Paris.  Although he had parental approval, it was a brave step. He had not had much formal training, but he had a natural talent which throughout his life he would apply in highly original ways. 

In the 1880s the predominant style was Impressionism, but...

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Takis

Takis

3 July – 27 October 2019

Supported by Tate International Council

Over a 70-year career, Takis (Panayiotis Vassilakis, b.1925) has created some of the most innovative art of the 20th century. A sculptor of magnetism, light and sound, he seeks out the essential poetry and beauty of the electromagnetic universe. Takis was one of the most original artistic voices in Europe from the 1960s and remains a pioneering figure today. Tate Modern will stage Takis’ largest exhibition in the UK, bringing...

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From ARTCAN with Love – Group Exhibition – Kira Phoenix K’inan

Quick reminder that group fundraising exhibition…
 – FROM ARTCAN WITH ️ – 

…is this evening from…

Wednesday 5 June – 6pm to 8pm

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Best wishes,

Kira

Address:
Fitzrovia Gallery, 139 Whitefield St, London W1T 5EN
Closet Tube Station:
Great Portland Street (Circle...

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Visitors ‘blown away’ by Inspired, a new exhibition at London Glassblowing

Peter Layton.

Visitors ‘blown away’ by Inspired, a new exhibition at London Glassblowing

By James Brewer

Swathes of UK manufacturing industry – the latest being in motors and in steel – are undergoing meltdown.  Paradoxically, the furnaces are burning bright in rejuvenated old London to breathe life into one of the world’s most ancient crafts, that of glassblowing. 

Peter Layton’s work inspired by The Great Wave.

London Glassblowing, a store, showroom and bustling workshop in once run-down but now...

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