The Scottish Endarkenment, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
This exhibition attempts to draw together the shared concerns of Scottish artists since the end of the second world war as they explore the moral and political struggles of the time, from communal and international conflict to materialism and gender identity. Curated by by Bill Hare and Andrew Patrizio of The University of Edinburgh, over 40 works are on show including pieces by David Shrigley, Simon Starling, Joyce Cairns and Steven Campbell. Also featured are new commissions by Beagles and Ramsay and from Shona Macnaughton.
Until 29 August 2016. www.dovecotstudios.com
Found, Foundling Museum, London
Curated by 1997 Turner Prize nominee Cornelia Parker, this show features over 60 artists responding to the Foundling Museum’s history and heritage. New and existing pieces interact with historic parts of the collection, with work by artists including Tacita Dean, Jeremy Deller, Brian Eno, Mike Nelson, Laure Prouvost, Rachel Whiteread and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Until 4 September 2016. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
A Journey: Loneliness, Hope and Resilience, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham
With work ranging from people with personal experience of mental health issues to artists inspired by the theme, this is a thought provoking exhibition on the topic of mental health. Highlights include Sarah Davis’ hand-carved bars of soap, Being Healthy, Being Clean, a playful depiction of the journey to recovery from OCD.
Until 23 September 2016. www.city-arts.org.uk
Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Hauser & Wirth, London
A three-part exhibition taking place at different galleries in London, Milan (Massimo De Carlo) and New York (Andrea Rosen Gallery), this solo show of work by Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957-1996) is curated by artists Julie Ault and Roni Horn. The first solo show in London of Gonzalez-Torres’ work since the artist’s survey at the Serpentine Gallery over 15 years ago, it features a range of work, including his series of C-print jigsaw puzzles in plastic bags.
Until 30 July 2016. www.hauserwirth.com
Diagonal Noise, Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
Five Belgium-based artists present existing, new and site-specific work. Tiago Duarte and Floris Vanhoof both explore the effect of technology on contemporary art, while Joke Van den Heuvel is interested in the narratives produced by the barely perceptible. Adrien Tirtiaux creates architectural interventions and large-scale sculpture, with Vijai Patchineelam creating films of industrial objects and abandoned furniture. For this show, Castlefield Gallery has also created a reading area displaying publications by Posture Editions (Ghent, Belgium) and the exhibiting artists.
Until 17 July 2016. www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk
Images:
1. Simon Starling, Rescued Rhododendrons, 1999. Copyright Simon Starling
2. Rachel Whiteread, Untitled (Found), 2016. Copyright Rachel Whiteread
3. Sarah Davis, Being Healthy, Being Clean
4. Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Untitled, C-print jigsaw puzzle in plastic bag, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in, 1991. The Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation. Courtesy of Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York NY
5. Joke Van den Heuval, film still from 134340, 2016. Courtesy of the artist
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a-n Degree Shows Guide 2016
