Dive into the world of art with David Hockney’s vivid sketches at the National Portrait Gallery, Los Angeles’ Rosemary Mayer retrospective, Tokyo’s dynamic Art Week 2023, and Francis Alÿs’s diverse body of work at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne. Join us on a visual journey, exploring the captivating exhibitions that define the late 2023 art scene.
David Hockney: Drawing from Life” and “Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023
When: 2 Nov 2023 – 21 Jan 2024 (Hockney) |
Where: National Portrait Gallery
Experience the resurgence of David Hockney’s exceptional exhibition, “Drawing from Life,” alongside the annual Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize. From simple sketches to large-scale paintings, Hockney captures the personalities of his subjects. The National Portrait Gallery offers a captivating blend of Hockney’s artistry and contemporary portrait photography.
For more information: https://www.npg.org.uk
Rosemary Mayer: Noon Has No Shadows
When: 12 Nov – 23 Dec
Where: Hannah Hoffman and Marc Selwyn, Los Angeles
Rosemary Mayer’s inaugural Los Angeles exhibition, “Noon Has No Shadows,” spans two galleries in the city. Selwyn features works from the late ’70s and early ’80s, while Hoffman presents a non-linear display of pieces created between the ’70s and ’90s. Mayer, a pivotal figure in conceptual, fiber, and feminist art, transitioned from conceptual engagement to sculptural practices exploring draping and material manipulation. A founding member of New York’s A.I.R. feminist collective, Mayer’s posthumous recognition includes major exhibitions and a book of correspondence with poet Bernadette Mayer, reflecting their feminist, humorous, and politically thoughtful approach.
Art Week Tokyo 2023
When: 2 – 5 Nov
Where: Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts, and more.
Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s vibrant contemporary art scene at Art Week Tokyo 2023. From November 2 to 5, this event, curated by Japan Contemporary Art Platform with Art Basel, links 50 art spaces through a free shuttle bus. Don’t miss the “AWT BAR” for artist-inspired cocktails and dishes by emerging chefs. Beyond exhibits, enjoy children’s tours, educational sessions, symposiums, and online talks with global curators. The diverse venues, including Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts, promise an unforgettable art experience.
‘2023 Wolfgang Hahn Prize: Francis Alÿs’
When: Nov. 18, 2023—Apr. 7, 2024
Where: Museum Ludwig, Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln, Germany
Join us for the opening reception and award ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 pm, as we honor the remarkable artist Francis Alÿs with the 2023 Wolfgang Hahn Prize. His diverse body of work, spanning painting, drawing, installations, video, photography, and performances, will be showcased in the exhibition curated by Yilmaz Dziewior. From Nov. 18, 2023, to Apr. 7, 2024, explore Alÿs’s artistry at Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany, as he examines complex social realities through simple artistic gestures, addressing issues like migration, demarcations, and the consequences of globalization.
For mere> https://www.museum-ludwig.de
