Monthly Archives: May 2010

Exquisite, rich and complex: The Indian Portrait 1560-1860 at London’s National Portrait Gallery | Culture24

The dazzling National Portrait Gallery show finally gives Indian portraiture the recognition it deserves. LAST FEW WEEKS TO SEE! (click below for my full review) Exquisite, rich and complex: The Indian Portrait 1560-1860 at London’s National Portrait Gallery | Culture24.

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Allanah, Buck, Catman, Michael, Pamela and Thomas: Marc Quinn arrives at White Cube | Culture24

“Is one more or less one’s self after cosmetic surgery?” – Marc Quinn takes an unflinching look at body transformation.
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Dive into The Deep with Natural History Museum’s strange new exhibition | Culture24

 The Deep plunges visitors into alien territory with a look at the planet’s final frontier, reports Kirstie Brewer. Dive into The Deep with Natural History Museum’s strange new exhibition | Culture24.

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Tate at 10: A decade of Turbine Hall experiments | Culture24

On May 12 2000, Tate Modern threw open its doors to an audience largely which was often dismissive of modern art. But with its dynamic new art space the Turbine Hall, the new gallery brought the promise of new adventures … Continue reading

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Celeste Boursier-Mougenot in The Curve Gallery at The Barbican | Culture24

French composer and sound artist, Céleste Boursier-Mougenot has used a flock of zebra finches to create a unique sound installation for his UK debut at the Barbican’s Curve Gallery: Celeste Boursier-Mougenot in The Curve Gallery at The Barbican | Culture24.

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Elephant parade through London draws attention to the plight of the Asian elephant | Culture24

  Artists and conservationists turn London into a sprawling urban jungle to paint a brighter future for Asian elephants: Elephant parade through London draws attention to the plight of the Asian elephant | Culture24.

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