Jeremy Deller, The Modern Institute, Glasgow
Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller roams the Scottish landscape through a series of works that include painting, film, photography, screenprints, Dalbeattie granite and printed fabric beanbags. Taking land and its ownership as its theme, the show includes a centerpiece painting, Monarchs of the Glen (2014), painted by Stuart Hughes – who Deller worked with for his 2013 British Pavilion show in Venice – which depicts Tory MP and landowner Richard Benyon lying on a moor as five raptors make a meal of him.
Until 25 October 2014, www.themoderninstitute.com
Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg: The Gates of the Festival, Lisson Gallery, London
This immersive installation from Berlin-based, Swedish artists Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg features sculptural interventions, film and music. The psychedelic environment comes to life through animations projected onto the various objects in the space, with ambient electronica adding an additional layer to the darkened, womb-like environment.
Until 1 November 2014, www.lissongallery.com
Mimei Thompson, Trade, Nottingham
RCA graduate Mimei Thompson presents a solo exhibition featuring her latest collection of luminous oil paintings. The plastic-like surfaces are almost abstract, but closer inspection reveals portraits of a variety of creatures and natural environments.
Until 11 October 2014, www.tradegallery.org
Emotional Resources, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland
While the power of modern technology might lead you to think that communication between humans was better than ever, this group exhibition forces the viewer to reassess how we interact in the age of social media and smart phones. The artists employ a range of approaches and media, including painting, video, photography and performance to explore notions of intimacy.
Until 10 January 2015, www.ngca.co.uk
The Influence of Furniture on Love, Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridge
This exhibition celebrates the artists who have stayed at Wysing Arts Centre’s 17th century farmhouse over its 25-year history. The superb lineup of artists includes Ruth Beale, Elizabeth Price, Juliette Blightman and Ben Brierley. In addition, a number of intimate dinners are being held where various practitioners will discuss their work, alongside events, performances and screenings.
Until 2 November 2014, www.wysingartscentre.org
Selections chosen by Jack Hutchinson and Chris Sharratt
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