Since Asha Zero’s solo debut in 2008, this ‘former teenage skatepunk’ from South Africa has caught the attention of art collectors worldwide with his distinct works on contemporary urban culture. Zero’s style – which at first glance appears very similar to collages of the modernist and Dadaist traditions – is…
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When Cy Twombly passed away last year, his absence left a void in the creative world. The American was one of the last goliaths of Abstract Expressionism, a living master who produced unmistakeable artwork. You could say, ‘they don’t make them like that anymore.’ – and perhaps that’s right. So…
These candid and insightful photos captures the history of one of the world’s most iconic bands over half a century – from rebellious teen starters working the club circuit to wealthy aged rockers who can fill a stadium of diehard fans to this day. Admission to the exhibition (in the…
As the hype around the Olympics starts to simmer, expect questions about the state of East London post-games to re-emerge, with sceptics fearing the area could return to the less glorious state it was known for. But that’s just how urban re-development tends to go – buildings quietly losing their…
A bad workman blames his tools. But, what if said bad workman is given superhero tools? Does he hone amazing artefacts despite his clumsiness? This is (in a round about way) the crux of the Design Museum’s Olympic-themed show. Designed to Win looks at the interaction between sporting endeavour and…
Margate may not have always been kind to Tracey Emin but it has provided her with plenty of material for her self-reflective art. Her latest exhibition comprises work made in the past year and was made specifically for her hometown – with her being a wiser and less ‘mad Tracey…