Last weekend we checked out the Anish Kapoor exhibition at Lisson Gallery, which is free and runs until 30 October. As required, we booked a timed entry slot well ahead of the day. PAINTER WHO IS A SCULPTOR The artist is mainly known for his sculptures, even though paint and paintings have been part of his work since the beginning. Kapoor once described himself as a painter who is a sculptor. LATEST WORKS All the works on display have been created over the past two years, mostly at the artist’s London studio.   MODERN ART OXFORD Parallel to this exhibition, there is a second exhibition of Kapoor’s paintings at Modern Art Oxford until February next year, which we are planning to see soon.   FLESH AND BLOOD Kapoor is diving into the “inner world of our mind and body,” the brochure tells us, “from the physical exploration of the flesh […]

A little while ago, Ellie and I visited ‘Mixing It Up: Painting Today’ at the Hayward Gallery. The exhibition focuses on contemporary British-based artists. It runs until 12 December. FRESH, COMPELLING WORKS OF ART The brochure we’re being handed explains that the 31 contemporary painters were chosen for their ability to create fresh, compelling works of art that speak to this moment. CREATE YOUR OWN REALITY, TELL A STORY Moreover, the curators claim, these artists are not focused on just observation and depiction, decorative endeavours, mere effects or aesthetics. They are more interested in creating their own reality, allegories and illusions and in telling a story, while not losing sight of what’s out there.   BEAUTIFUL SPACE Like every time we visit, we’re immediately taken in by the loft-like atmosphere of this beautiful space. Large, tall, stark rooms with mezzanine floors. There are staircases, temporary dividing walls that only reach […]