Dive into the season’s hottest art shows! Explore social justice with LaToya Ruby Frazier, celebrate Black female power with Mickalene Thomas, and discover hidden sides of Edvard Munch. This guide unlocks 5 must-see exhibitions across the globe in 2024.
LaToya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity
May 12 – September 7, 2024
Museum of Modern Art, New York
This solo exhibition surveys the impactful career of LaToya Ruby Frazier, a leading artist-activist. Explore her interdisciplinary works encompassing photography, text, and moving image, all confronting themes of gender, race, inequality, and labor within America’s post-industrial landscape. Witness her dedication to social activism and storytelling through a series of original installations, many unseen before, highlighting her ongoing pursuit of preserving overlooked narratives.
For more visit Museum of Modern Art website
Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
May 25 – September 29, 2024
The Broad, Los Angeles
A major international touring exhibition celebrating the vibrant artistry of Mickalene Thomas. “All About Love” spans two decades of her career, showcasing over 80 pieces that explore themes of Black female representation, sexuality, and the broader political landscape. Expect a diverse range of materials and disciplines, including large-scale mixed-media paintings, immersive installations, collage, and photography. Central to the exhibition’s message is the concept of love as a powerful tool for healing, drawing inspiration from the book of the same name by bell hooks.
For more visit The Broad website
Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth
April 27 – August 25, 2024
Munch, Oslo
Delve into the lesser-known side of Edvard Munch, the artist behind “The Scream.” This exhibition explores his deep fascination with the natural world, bringing together works from the Munch Museum’s collection alongside loans from public and private collections. This unique opportunity allows viewers to experience a comprehensive range of Munch’s depictions of nature, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic artist’s work.
For more visit Munch Museum website
Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood
March 9 – June 2, 2024
Arnolfini, Bristol
This thought-provoking exhibition explores the complexities of motherhood through the lens of art. Featuring over 100 artworks by more than 60 artists, it delves into themes of creation, maintenance, and loss. Expect a captivating range of artistic mediums, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, sound installations, and film. The exhibition culminates in a series of self-portraits by various artists, exploring the unique experience of motherhood from the artist’s perspective.
For more visit Arnolfini website
Frank Auerbach
February 9 – May 27, 2024
Courtauld Gallery, London
This exhibition offers a fascinating look into the early portraiture work of the renowned artist Frank Auerbach, who continues to create well into his 90s. Explore his meticulous charcoal drawings created during the 1950s, a period marked by post-war London. These insightful works offer a glimpse into Auerbach’s exploration of the human form and the profound meaning he finds within its depths.
For more visit Courtauld Gallery website
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