The Drawing Works, Camden Image Gallery, London
A group show by a new collective of artists whose primary practice is drawing. Although mainly operating online, they will also be organising pop up shows like this one at Camden Image Gallery. There’s a particular focus on abstract, minimalist, and systems-based work, with highlights including the burnt line drawings of Julia Hutton, shortlisted for the 2016 Jerwood Drawing Prize. Other artists include: Duncan Bullen, Fiona Robinson, Giulia Ricci, Jon Bird, Nigel Bird, Simon Woolham, Steven Maybury and Tooney Philips.
Until 16 September 2016. www.camden-image-gallery.co.uk
Technology is Not Neutral, Phoenix, Brighton
This new touring show features digital artworks by a number of contemporary female digital artists. The array of work on show includes drone choreography, sequencing of bacteria and brainwave art, with the exhibition title referencing the challenges faced by female artists in a field where they are often under-represented. Artists include: Ghislaine Boddington, Susan Collins, Laura Dekker, Anna Dumitriu, Bhavani Esapathi, Julie Freeman, Kate Genevieve, Sue Gollifer, Luciana Haill, Nina Kov, and Gordana Novakovic. Part of Brighton Digital Festival.
Until 25 September www.phoenixbrighton.org
Head to Head: Vasilis Asimakopoulos and Christian Falsnaes, Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
The latest in Castlefield Gallery’s annual Head to Head showcases features two artists putting on solo exhibitions one after the other. First up is Greek artist Vasilis Asimakopoulos who will be showing video and sound installation, plus wall-based work and sculpture. Then from 2 October onwards, Berlin-based artist Christian Falsnaes will be working with performance, painting, video and installation. First, his new work commissioned by Castlefield, will see the gallery’s first visitors each day faced with the responsibility of creating content for the show, potentially resulting in an empty gallery for others.
Until 6 November 2016. www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk
NEON: The Charged Line, Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool
Coinciding with the opening of Blackpool’s annual Illuminations, this group show explores how artists have worked with neon, from the 1960s to the present day. A raft of high profile names are involved, including Fiona Banner, David Batchelor, Noel Clueit, Martin Creed, Shezad Dawood, and Tracey Emin amongst others. Also on show is a display of rarely seen 1930s designs that highlight Blackpool’s role in the history of neon in the UK.
Until 7 January 2017. www.grundyartgallery.com
Foreign Objects, CCA, Derry
This group show features three artists that explore the materiality of the human body and, in turn, its social interactions. Laura Eldret’s videos, textiles and fabric-based sculptures focus on the rug-making traditions of a Zapotec community in Mexico, whilst Robert Anderson creates sculptures and installations based on historical source images. Finally, Florian Roithmayr’s sculptures present the unexpected consequences of one material being set in relation to another.
Until 1 October 2016. www.cca-derry-londonderry.org
Images:
1. Simon Woolham, Parting, biro on paper, 2011.
2. Luciana Haill, The Creation of the Strobes
3. Head to Head: Vasilis Asimakopoulos and Christian Falsnaes
4. Joseph Kosuth, Neon, 1965. Courtesy of the Artist, La Maison Rouge, Paris and Sprüth Magers Gallery London / Photo: Marc Damage
5. Foreign Objects, installation view, CCA Derry, Londonderry
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