If you're looking for some arty fun this summer, look no further than our list of the best UK art exhibitions in August 2024.
Alongside a couple of exhibitions that have only recently opened, we've included a couple that are in their final month and really shouldn't be missed!
Whether you’re into contemporary portraits, abstract paintings, multimedia exhibitions or photography, Enter Gallery has got you covered...
Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look – The National Gallery
8th August to 27th October 2024
As part of The National Gallery’s 200th anniversary celebrations the gallery is launching Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look - one of the best art exhibitions in London this August.
At the exhibition, two David Hockney artworks featuring reproductions of Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ are being displayed alongside Piero’s original Renaissance painting. The show is designed to encourage visitors to make comparisons between Hockney and the 15th century artist, to see how these Renaissance legends continue to inspire the biggest artists of our age.
Now is the Time: Barbara Rae at The Maclaurin Gallery, Ayr
On until 8th September 2024
Barbara Rae, 'Red Carrowteige', mixed media on paper
If you happen to be up in Scotland this August, don’t miss The Maclaurin Art Gallery’s showcase of over 80 works by Scottish painter and printmaker, Barbara Rae. Now is the Time is a celebration of Rae’s colourful and abstract depictions of the world’s changing landscapes and our ever-evolving environment.
The exhibition features never seen before work, alongside those that capture the wilds of Scotland and pieces from her Spanish, Irish and Lammermuir series’. This extensive art exhibition gives visitors the chance to experience how Rae’s painting has evolved over the years, and how she continues to record her memories of the landscape.
If you can’t make it to Scotland, view our collection of Barbara Rae artworks here.
Sergio Strizzi: The Perfect Moment - Estorick Collection
On now until 8th September 2024
You have just one month left to catch the stylish work of Italian photographer, Sergio Strizzi at his show, The Perfect Moment at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in Canonbury Square.
The late photographer’s envy-inducing career involved capturing photographs on film sets in Italy and further afield from the 1950s to the early 2000s. After earning his stripes in photojournalism, Strizzi went on to document behind-the-scenes action on the sets of several James Bond movies, and classic flicks like Escape to Victory. Strizzi was also a favourite of Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn, who personally selected him to photograph her for a feature published in Life magazine. If you’re craving the ‘dolce vita’ this summer, this exhibition is the perfect choice.
The Vinyl Factory – 180 Studios, London
On now until September 28th 2024
Embark on an immersive journey through art and sound at 180 Studios latest multimedia exhibition, The Vinyl Factory — Reverb. This impressive show brings together over 100 artists and musicians known for working across visual arts, music, film and live performance. There are some big name artists featured including Marina Abramović, Nan Goldin, Grace Jones, Massive Attack and Daft Punk. The innovative exhibition features audio-visual installations, ‘sonic experiences’, live performances and talks.
Lighting Up the Darkness: Anthony McCall – Tate Modern
On now until 27th April 2025
Photo: Hans Wilschut, courtesy Sprüth Magers
When it comes to immersive art, few do it better than Anthony McCall – an artist who has been redefining the possibilities of sculpture since the 1970s.
Now you can step inside the artist’s mind-blowing world at Anthony McCall: Solid Light at the Tate Modern. McCall’s ‘sculptures of light’ use mist and planes of light to create three-dimensional forms you can step inside.
As you move through the exhibition’s translucent sculptures, you’ll create new shapes of your own, with some works even giving the illusion of being trapped. This mind-blowing exhibition makes each visitor part of the show, and really must be seen to be believed.
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