Bill Drummond: The 25 Paintings, Eastside Projects, Birmingham
The final week of the first stage of Bill Drummond’s much publicised World Tour (2014-2025), in celebration of his 25-year career as a writer, artist and musician. In Birmingham, he has created what he describes as an ‘epic sculpture’, working on a number of projects both around the city and in the gallery. This week’s schedule includes a window cleaning round, a lecture entitled ‘Mods Versus Rockers’ and baking scones at the gallery, all completed in time for Drummond to depart the city on Saturday night along the Grand Union Canel – on a raft made from his bed.
Until 14 June eastsideprojects.org
Progress, The Foundling Museum, London
Marking 250 years since William Hogarth’s death in 1764, David Hockney, Grayson Perry and Yinka Shonibare present responses to the artist’s eternally modern moral tale, A Rake’s Progress, using etching, photography and tapestry. Jessie Brennan, meanwhile, exhibits her series of newly commissioned drawings of the soon to be demolished Robin Hood Gardens in Poplar.
Until 7 September www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
British Folk Art, Tate Britain, London
The Tate claims this is Britain’s first major survey of folk art. The eclectic mix of remarkable objects in the show ranges from ships’ figureheads and quirky shop signs, to Toby jugs and elaborately-crafted quilts. Also worth checking out is the associated series of craft workshops including knife carving and embroidery.
Until 31 August, www.tate.org.uk
The Wind Tunnel Project, Farnborough
The Farnborough wind tunnels – Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed buildings unseen by the public for the last 40 years – are the unique setting for this exhibition of two new commissions. Thor McIntyre-Burnie presents a series of sonic and sculptural installations, while James Brindle has created a ‘sensory experience’ within the 1400 metre-square airship hangar.
Until 20 July, thewindtunnelproject.com
E-Vapor-8, Site Gallery, Sheffield
Curator and writer Francesca Gavin presents this exploration of the rave scene. The exhibition traces a fascination with happy hardcore music by young British and American artists, many of whom have reappropriated a cultural moment they were too young to participate in first-time round. Featuring work by, amongst others, Jeremy Deller, Adham Faramawy and Alexandra Gorczynski.
Until 16 August, www.sitegallery.org
Selections chosen by Jack Hutchinson
