Weekly Art Roundup: Magritte's Legacy, Planetary Peril and a Crushed Citroën
This week's exhibitions span surrealist influence, environmental art and sculptural experiments at London and UK venues.
A new exhibition opening this month examines the enduring influence of Belgian surrealist René Magritte, according to the Guardian's weekly arts dispatch. Titled "This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte," the show pairs loans of the artist's paintings with contemporary works responding to his legacy, including pieces by Sarah Lucas and Matthew Barney, the report states.
The exhibition is set to run at Gagosian Grosvenor Hill in London from 24 September until 12 December, according to the source.
The Guardian's roundup also highlights other current and upcoming exhibitions addressing themes of environmental change, with artists described as looking at "the past, present and future of the planet." Details of specific works were not elaborated in the excerpt.
Additionally, the dispatch references sculptor Rachel Kneebone's work being installed within the historic Wallace Collection, with the source describing the pieces as "crazed delights" that blend into the museum's existing collection.
The weekly feature also alludes to an artwork involving a "squished Citroën," though further details on this piece were not provided in the available excerpt.
The Guardian's weekly art dispatch typically surveys a range of exhibitions and installations across London and the UK, offering brief critical notes on openings of interest to gallery-goers.
Sources
- Mindboggling Magritte, artists respond to a world in peril and a squished Citroën – the week in art — The Guardian — Culture
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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