Weekly Round up of International Exhibitions

In the coming week there is:

Tattoo London
Museum of London
Opening 29 January – 8 May 2016

Examining the long and rich history of tattoo culture in London, this exhibition offers an insight into the history of professional tattooing in London with a further look into the life of four contemporary tattoo studios in the capital. On display also will be newly commissioned artworks by tattooist from the four feature London studios.

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/london-wall/whats-on/exhibitions-displays/tattoo-london/

Museum of London
150 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5HN
U.K.

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Larry Bell: From the ’60s
Hauser & Wirth
Opening 3 February – 9 April 2016

The gallery’s first exhibition devoted to the internationally-acclaimed American artist, Larry Bell. His innovative approach to sculpture and perceptual phenomena placed in squarely next to the greats of the Southern California’s Light and Space movement and the New York Minimalism of the sixties. The show includes some early works that illustrate is his proliferation with the cubic form in paintings and constructions.Also included are his experimentations with glass, light and reflections.

http://www.hauserwirth.com/exhibitions/2718/larry-bell-from-the-60s/view/

Hauser & Wirth
32 East 69th Street
New York
NY 10021
U.S.A.

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Fiona Banner: Study #13, Every Word Unmade
David Roberts Art Foundation
Opening 29 January – 5 March 2016

A series of 26 metre-high neon letters, together comprising an upper-case alphabet, hand made by the artist. The exhibition looks at Banner’s work from the mid-’90s through to today. The study of language, text and objects is centre point to her work.

http://davidrobertsartfoundation.com/projects/exhibition-study-12-every-word-unmade-fiona-banner-29-jan-5-mar-2016/

DRAF
Symes Mews
London
NW1 7JE
U.K.

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Use/User/Used
Zabludowicz Collection
Opening 22 January – 21 February 2016

This show explores the effects of 24/7 working culture and questions societal pressures to continuously perform. Featuring works from the Zabludowicz Collection alongside new live performance and dance commissions.

http://www.zabludowiczcollection.com/exhibitions/view/use-user-used

Zabludowicz Collection
176 Prince of Wales Road
London
NW5 3PT
U.K.

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Electronic Superhighway (2016 – 1966)
Whitechapel Gallery
Opening 29 January – 15 May 2016

This is a major exhibition which surveys over 100 works that demonstrate the impact of the computer and Internet technologies from the mi ‘60s to the present day. The title is taken from South Korean video art pioneer Nam June Paik. The show’s reverse chronological order begins with works made at the arrival of the new millennium and ends with Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T), an iconic, artistic moment that took place in 1966.

http://www.zabludowiczcollection.com/exhibitions/view/use-user-used

Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 7QX
U.K.

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Comix Creatrix: 100 Women Making Comics
House of Illustration
Opening 5 February – 15 May 2016

The UK’s largest ever exhibition of the works of pioneering female comics artists. Exploring the world of comics through the original works by 100 women creators working across genres and generations – from the 1800s to the present day, this show features illustrations with the themes of observational comedy to surreal fantasy and everything in between.

http://www.houseofillustration.org.uk/whats-on/current-future-events/comix-creatrix-100-women-making-comics/

2 Granary Square
King’s Cross
London
N1C 4BH
U.K.