Matthew Darbyshire, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
Known for offering a wry critique on the concept of collecting, London-based artist Matthew Darbyshire looks at the way we amass objects for the home, shop or office and what this says about us. This solo show features ten of his large-scale environments spanning the last decade, each exploring the language of design, sculpture and our relationship to lived spaces.
Until 10 January 2016, www.manchesterartgallery.org
Jimmie Durham, Serpentine, London
Having been variously described as an artist, poet, essayist and political activist, you can expect Jimmie Durham‘s retrospective at the Serpentine to pack a punch. With a career spanning five decades that has included several shows at Venice Biennale, Whitney Biennale and Documenta, the exhibition combines new sculptures and installations from the Native American artist with early work never before presented in the UK.
Until 8 November 2015, www.serpentinegalleries.org
Dan Perfect, Rochester Art Gallery, Rochester
Mixing old and new, Dan Perfect splices traditional mark making with modern technology to produce his paintings. Drawings on paper are expanded through digital compositing to inspire large-scale canvases that are full of detail, colour and dramatic gestures.
Until 14 November 2015, www.medway.gov.uk
Fiona Tan, BALTIC, Gateshead
Taking place across two levels of BALTIC, this survey show of Fiona Tan’s work includes a new commission which looks at the true story of ‘Jonah the Giant Whale’ and includes a recreation of the 76ft lorry the preserved beast was carried around the UK in during the 1950s. Inside, the history and memory of whaling and our relationship with the sea is explored in a compelling film installation and collection of artefacts.
Until 1 November 2015, www.balticmill.com
The Devil’s In The Making, Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
This exhibition celebrating Glasgow’s home-grown talent features a raft of artists who have won or have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize. Featured works include Douglas Gordon’s video and installation, A moment’s silence (for someone close to you) and Simon Starling’s Tabernas Desert Run. Other artists in the show include: Christine Borland, Karla Black, Jim Lambie, Nathan Coley and David Shrigley.
Until 28 February 2016, www.galleryofmodernart.wordpress.com
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