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Queer quilts, rebellious knitting and political pants: the radical world of textiles

From union banners to sewn sculptures, a major new exhibition in Adelaide celebrates the emotional and revolutionary force of textiles

The Guardian - AU

‘An underlying stillness’: the Yinka Shonibare retreat where artists have space to grow and thrive

The earth-brick barn house nestled among cassava and yam fields in southern Nigeria is one of two artists’ residences established by the British-Nigerian artist

The Guardian - UK

Artist Chris Levine on how his portrait of the Queen went global, what addiction taught him and shooting our art greats

The light artist has created a new series for The Standard to mark Frieze Week featuring some of Britain’s great living creatives

Evening Standard

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London Frieze 2024: Our picks of what to see from London's rising stars to inflatable penguins

The renowned London art fair is back once more: from Rose Wylie to Jeremy Deller, here’s our pick of what’s on

Evening Standard

Inside the Serpentine Summer Party 2024 with Maya Jama, Venus Williams and Benedict Cumberbatch

Stars brought the heat to the Serpentine, as society summer party seasons hits it peak

Evening Standard

Serpentine pavilion 2024 review – Minsuk Cho’s multi-use design is bold and playful

The South Korean architect has incorporated a climbing structure, a cafe and a library into an unpredictable space meant for coming together

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Aindrea Emelife on bringing the Nigerian Pavilion to life at the Venice Biennale 2024

Curator Aindrea Emelife has spearheaded a new wave of contemporary artists at the Venice Biennale’s second-ever Nigerian Pavilion. Here, she talks about what the world needs to learn about African art

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Venice Biennale: what you need to know about 'the Olympics' of the art world

The glittering event begins on Saturday with 331 participating artists and 88 pavilions from around the world... let the games begin

Evening Standard

Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States review – gorgeously recognisable, but is that enough?

The British-Nigerian artist’s first solo London show in more than two decades is full of his signature beautiful African fabrics subverting familiar colonial figures – just like the last one

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Need to know: 8 of the best things to do in London this week

From the arrival of Feud to a crash course in Amy Winehouse, there is plenty to keep you busy

Evening Standard

Death-defying darkness, thought-provoking pop art and unrepentant nudes – the week in art

Caravaggio proves haunting, Yinka Shonibare brings colonial figures down to size and Monica Sjöö photographs the goddess feminism – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

Yinka Shonibare CBE review – where Churchill finds his inner psychedelic dandy

From colonial leaders dressed in trippy patterns to a library of historical conflicts, this delightful show brings a welcome wit and rationality to today’s angry debates

The Guardian - UK

Yinka Shonibare: Suspended States at Serpentine South review – beautiful, alluring and disquieting

This is classic Yinka: a knack for immediate visual allure with a subtle, disquieting meaning

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Yinka Shonibare considers the tangled relationship between Africa and Europe at Serpentine South

Yinka Shonibare‘s ‘Suspended States’ at Serpentine South, London, considers history, refuge and humanitarian support (until 1 September 2024)

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Yinka Shonibare: "The argument that things are safer at the British Museum is a little bit shaky now"

As the British-Nigerian artist’s new Serpentine Gallery show opens he talks about the long arm of colonialism, why art needs to engage, and why the Benin Bronzes should be sent home

Evening Standard

The best exhibitions to see in London in 2024, from CUTE at Somerset House to Francis Bacon at the NPG

The capital's museums and galleries are a treasure trove of glorious art and ideas – here's our pick of the year's offerings

The Guardian - UK

‘Embrace the unexpected’: African art boosts its presence at Venice Biennale

Morocco and Benin will debut pavilions at the international exhibition in 2024 alongside Nigeria’s second showcase, as African artists, designers and film-makers ‘bulldoze’ their way on to the global stage

The Guardian - UK

‘This is going to be our Angel of the North’: Leeds unveils Yinka Shonibare sculpture

While Hibiscus Rising celebrates a diverse city, it is also in recognition of a dark moment in Leeds’ past

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Hockney bounces back, a Myanmar blockbuster and fantasy in the library – the week in art

Hockney’s life and art, the crises of modern Myanmar, new works by Yinka Shonibare, and a celebration of the many worlds of fantasy

The Guardian - UK

Lagos, Peckham, Repeat review – Yoruba culture and musical craft beer

The cross-cultural circuits between west Africa and south London ignite startling works – and snacks! – by artists including Yinka Shonibare and Chiizii

The Guardian - UK

‘Most amusing’: Gilbert and George welcome the public to their own gallery

Artists open centre in area of east London where they have lived and worked for decades

The Guardian - UK

What happened to Trafalgar Square’s previous fourth plinth statues?

While most of the artworks are in storage, some went on tour and some have found permanent homes

Wales Online

Amazing new street art in Swansea celebrates Black British artists who inspired students in Wales

"These people are inspirations for me and for Joel as art students, to see ourselves represented and believe that we could also achieve the same things that they achieved."

Evening Standard

The art and soul of the party... Your definitive guide to all things Frieze Week

From what not to say at a performance piece to why Tottenham is London’s new hotspot, ES presents the definitive guide to all things Frieze Week. Compiled by Amah-Rose Abrams

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Extra security and anti-terror measures planned for new David Oluwale artwork

A plaque dedicated to Mr Oluwale’s memory was stolen just hours after it was installed earlier this year

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