Art lovers, rejoice! This week is a feast for the eyes, with big art exhibitions happening all over the world. From emerging artists to renowned masters, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
WhatsOn editor Tama has curated a list of some of the most interesting art exhibitions happening this week. Check them out below!
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs
Where> Tate Modern, London
When> On view from July 17, 2023
This exhibition is the first major retrospective of Henri Matisse’s cut-outs in over 20 years. The cut-outs are a series of large-scale collages that Matisse created in the last two decades of his life. The exhibition will feature over 100 works from Matisse’s cut-out series.
David Zwirner, New York City
Where >Ilana Savdie: Radical Contractions
When >On view from July 14, 2023
This exhibition features a series of large-scale canvases by emerging artist Ilana Savdie. The paintings explore themes of performance, transgression, identity, and power.
Rauschenberg: Combines
Where> Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City
When> On view from July 15, 2023
This exhibition brings together over 100 works by Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The exhibition focuses on Rauschenberg’s Combines, which are large-scale works that combine painting, sculpture, and collage.
Josef Albers: A Retrospective
Where> Hauser & Wirth, Somerset, England
When> On view from July 16, 2023
This exhibition is the first major retrospective of Josef Albers’ work in the UK. Albers was a German-American artist who is best known for his abstract paintings and prints. The exhibition will feature over 200 works from Albers’ entire career.
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture
Where> Royal Academy of Arts, London
When> July 8, 2023 to January 22, 2024
This exhibition brings together over 150 works by David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time. The exhibition focuses on Hockney’s recent work, which is inspired by the landscape of East Yorkshire.
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
Where> Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
When> February 11, 2023 to October 1, 2023
This exhibition features a series of immersive installations by Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for her work with polka dots and infinity. The exhibition is a must-see for fans of Kusama’s work and anyone who loves a good optical illusion.
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs
Where> Museum of Modern Art, New York City
When> July 17, 2023 to January 29, 2024
This exhibition is the first major retrospective of Henri Matisse’s cut-outs in over 20 years. The cut-outs are a series of large-scale collages that Matisse created in the last two decades of his life. The exhibition will feature over 100 works from Matisse’s cut-out series.
Pablo Picasso: Figures
Where> Museum of Modern Art, New York City
When> July 21, 2023 to January 28, 2024
This exhibition is a survey of Pablo Picasso’s paintings of figures from his early career to his final years. The exhibition will feature over 100 works from Picasso’s entire career, including some of his most famous paintings, such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica.
