Exhibition Reviews
Exhibitions can be more complex than they seem. Have you ever considered the effect of wall colour? Or how layout can influence our opinions? Or even how the use of language can condone, condemn, or ignore certain themes? These are all choices made by a curator, which need to be prodded, poked, and put through the wringer to produce a fair review.
Discover the latest curatorial trends, unmissable collaborations, blockbuster shows, and extraordinary one-offs through a critical lens, questioning the who, how, what, and why of every exhibition.
‘Legacies of Empire’ at the National War Museum
A critical review of the surprising ‘Legacies of Empire’ exhibition at the National War Museum, Edinburgh.
The Picturesque & The Sublime – South African National Gallery
An exploration of the South African National Gallery’s intriguing exhibition of the romantic landscape
African Queen – A Review of the Virtual Exhibition
Discover real and legendary African Queens, depicted in a stunning contemporary photographic exhibition with Razana Afrika
Turner’s Modern World – Painting Times of Change
Has Tate Britain really managed to find an exciting new perspective to JMW Turner? Read The Art Wanderer’s review of Turner’s Modern World
Scottish National Gallery – A Review of the Permanent Collection
The Scottish National Gallery is one of the UK’s most astounding collections, but there’s more to this tale of fine art and architectural abandonment.
Matisse: A New Country
The Centre Pompidou, Malaga, explore the life and career of Matisse; but how much do you really know about this enigmatic artist?
Deposits of Capodimonte: Stories to be Told
Explore the Museo Capodimonte’s deposits, full of hidden treasures & never-before-seen paintings in a beautiful exhibition in Naples, Italy.
Panorama – The Curator’s Guide
Experience Bologna’s Panorama exhibition from the curator’s point of view, featuring reactions to landscape from modern and contemporary Italian artists.
The Lady Lever Gallery, Liverpool
Explore the Lady Lever Gallery’s beautiful collection of Victorian art, with everything from Pre-Raphaelite painting to ancient Roman sculpture
Italian Modern Art at Museo Novecento a Napoli 1910 – 1980
Explore the beautiful progression of modern art in twentieth century Italy, from sweeping landscapes to provoking political artworks and so much more
‘Nordic Craft and Design’ – Manchester Art Gallery
Clean lines, bold prints and timeless design; read a review of Manchester Art Gallery’s Nordic Craft and Design, which is an exhibition not to be missed!
All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life
Tate Britain takes us on a journey of discovery of the human form, with an exploration of life painting from some of Britain’s finest modern artists