Art and design
Art Exhibitions and News: Frida Kahlo, John Constable, and JR's Paris Installation
AI Summary
The week's art highlights include Frida Kahlo's exhibition at Tate Modern, John Constable's sketches at the British Museum, and JR's immersive installation in Paris.
Exhibition of the Week
Frida: The Making of an Icon is on display at Tate Modern, London until 3 January. The exhibition emphasizes Frida Kahlo's influence and posthumous fame.
Also Showing
- John Constable: Open air sketches by the British artistic genius are on display at British Museum, London until 4 October.
- White Cube at Claydon: Rachel Kneebone, Cerith Wyn Evans, and Enrico David are among the artists showing at Claydon Park, Buckinghamshire until 14 September.
- The Department of Euterpe: An installation exploring the history of Aby Warburg's art institute is on display at Warburg Institute, London until 3 October.
- Aleksandra Kasuba: Nature-inspired sculptures and installations by the Lithuanian-American artist are on display at Tate St Ives until 4 October.
Image of the Week
French street artist JR transformed Paris's oldest bridge into a giant immersive cave-like artwork called La Caverne du Pont Neuf. The installation features sounds and smells designed to evoke primeval fears of the dark.
What We Learned
- Gilbert & George have a mystery collaborator
- What it's like to 'eat art' during a Frida Kahlo-inspired meal
Masterpiece of the Week
Saint Peter Martyr by Giorgio Schiavone, c. 1456-61, is on display at National Gallery, London.