The semiotics of hoodies, the aesthetic of peak consumerism, Keith Haring and Basquiat reunited, and much more
LAUREN GREENFIELD: GENERATION WEALTH, LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
The American Dream – which began as the dream of self-sufficiency and freedom – has become the dream of excess. Lauren Greenfield’s exhibition of documentary film and photography, Generation Wealth, rigorously examines the crazed consumerist desire to ‘look rich’, and the bizarre and shocking lengths some individuals have gone to attain the aesthetic of wealth.
Lauren Greenfield: Generation Wealth runs at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art until 8th March 2020
PART I: MATRESCENCE, RICHARD SALTOUN GALLERY, LONDON
The term ‘matrescence’ was coined by an anthropologist in 1973 in an attempt to describe the ongoing and unresolvable process of becoming a mother. This group show, curated by Catherine McCormack, is the first in a two-part exhibition exploring this huge theme. The exhibition is part of the gallery’s year-long programme ‘100 per cent Women’ dedicated to supporting the work of female artists.
Part I: Matrescence is showing at the Richard Saltoun Gallery until 21st December 2019
BODY BEAUTIFUL, UNTITLED SPACE, NEW YORK CITY
Curated by Indira Cesarine, this group show features artwork by 50 artists seeking to expand the narrow cultural perception of beauty. Speaking to Dazed about the exhibition, Cesarine recently said, “I hope that this show will open up the dialogue about what the 'body positive' movement is about and what it can mean to each individual. That it allows everyone to feel included in the movement as we all need self-love and confidence no matter our body shape or size.”
Body Beautiful runs at Untitled Space until 14th December 2019
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VICTORIA SIN: GROUNDING PRACTICE, SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON
In this series of talks, artists discuss their work as part of a wider art ecosystem – exploring “their practices, their inspiration and how they navigate, negotiate and contribute to the contemporary contexts in which they’re making work.” In this event, multidisciplinary artist Victoria Sin is in conversation with curator Taylor Le Melle.
This event takes place at Somerset House on Tuesday 10th December 2019. Tickets cost £10 each and are available here.
THE HOODIE, HET NIEUWE INSTITUUT, ROTTERDAM
The hoodie is the common denominator present in all our wardrobes. A new exhibition curated by Lou Stoppard explores the history and significance of this seemingly-unassuming garment. Including 50 issues from the HYMAG archive, and work from Rick Owens, Campbell Addy, VETEMENTS, Devan Shimoyama, Off-White and Lisette Appeldorn, The Hoodie deconstructs the cultural symbolism of 'Western Fashion’s last truly political garment.'
The Hoodie runs until 12th April 2020 at Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
THE FILM LONDON DEREK JARMAN AWARD, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY, LONDON
Inspired by the spirit of the visionary filmmaker Derek Jarman, the annual Film London Jarman Award recognises emerging artists working with moving image and possess Jarman’s “highly experimental and risk-taking approach”. This year, the shortlisted artists are Cécile B. Evans, Beatrice Gibson, Mikhail Karikis, Hetain Patel, Imran Perretta and Rehana Zaman.
Screenings of the shortlisted work will take place at Whitechapel Gallery from 26 November – 8 December
KEITH HARING & JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: CROSSING LINES, NGV, MELBOURNE
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria shows the work of two of the most significant artists of the 20th century: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, contemporaries both emerging from the fevered art scene in New York’s East Village in the 1980s. Curator Dr. Dieter Buchhart said, “Haring and Basquiat are among the most influential artists of not only the 1980s but more broadly, of our time and relevant to global youth culture.” This unique show includes over 200 works by these hugely influential artists, exploring the intersections between their lives and work and the creative circles they moved in with the likes of Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, and Madonna.
Crossing Lines is showing at the NGV in Melbourne until 13th April 2020
LESBIANNALE, ART BASEL MIAMI
After its success in London, Lesbiannale is coming to Miami. The two-day celebration of all things queer, curated by Nadine Ahmad and Naeem Davis and hosted by Kimberley Drew. There’ll be a queer erotica reading room including performances from drag artist Victoria Sin and poets Agua Dulce and Precious Okoyoman, as well as music from Suzi Analogue, Shyboi, DJ Haram and Shy One at the ICA Miami for the Lesbiannale finale party. Ahmad and Davis say, “Hold tight for a sharp selection of global art, music and performance centering sidelined identities and communities within lesbianism, because we know that dykes are not a monolith but in fact a gorgeous nuanced mess.”
Lesbiannale begins at Art Basel in Miami on 7th December 2019 and tickets are available here
A HIGH HANG, ECCLESTONE PROJECT SPACE, LONDON
Over 100 artists have come together to contribute work to A High Hang – an exhibition that aims to make a direct contribution to Rainforest Action Network. All artworks will be for sale and will raise money for securing and protecting endangered Rainforest land. There’ll also be a programme of events including a life drawing session hosted by The Drawing Club London, a talk on conservation and sustainability by Peter R Hobson, and a literary salon hosted by OH MY GOB.
A High Hang is showing until 7th December at Ecclestone Project Space, London
HUNTER REYNOLDS: FROM DRAG TO DERVISH, P.P.O.W. GALLERY, NEW YORK
From Drag to Dervish follows the life of Hunter Reynolds’ alter-ego Patina du Prey – an activist, healer and muse who performed in the US, Europe and Canada during the AIDS crisis. Du Prey’s history is exhibited through a mixture of installations, photographs, and sculptural gowns, including “The Memorial Dress” (1993-1997), which bears the names of 25,000 people who’ve died as a result of AIDS-related illnesses. The show also features Michael Wakefield’s photographic portraits Drage Pose, a series of images depicting Reynolds’ elaborate rituals of transformation he underwent as he became du Prey.
Hunter Reynolds: From Drag To Dervish is showing at P.P.O.W. Gallery in New York until 21st December 2019
MOWALOLA: SILENT MADNESS, NOW GALLERY, LONDON
Mowalola Ogunlesi’s debut exhibition is as visceral an experience as her fashion shows. Silent Madness is an immersive installation, featuring a film directed by Aidan Zamiri, created in collaboration with Jordan Hemingway, Yves Tumor, and Dazed’s Jamie Reid, with a soundtrack that includes the likes of Shygirl, James Messiah, and Odunsi The Engine. “Initially I was thinking about creating an installation that would mimic my own version of a renaissance painting. Something chaotic, sexy, and unapologetically black,” the Nigerian designer explained to Dazed. “My idea was always to show my world to the world – something we never usually see in museums or galleries.”
Silent Madness is at NOW Gallery, London, from 6th December until 19th January 2020
HOUSEWARMING, MAISON TOUCHARD, LONDON
Set in an east London council flat, Maison Touchard’s first exhibition, Housewarming, is a group show featuring work by emerging artists Jemma Appleby, Alice Bucknell, Vanessa Dziuba, Shawn Maximo, Lindsey Mendick, and Camille Yvert. The exhibition explores the gap between the utopian ideals of modernist architecture – the dream of clean lines, light and functionality, embodied by architects such as Le Corbusier – and the reality of the failed public housing schemes built prolifically in the second half of the twentieth century.
Housewarming is open every Saturday & Sunday, 12-6 pm, until 15th December at Maison Touchard
COUNTER ACTS, LETHABY GALLERY, LONDON
Counter Acts traces the history of the UAL’s long-standing relationship with the Turner Prize. The show features work by generations of artists who studied or taught at the University of the Arts London and explores their connection to this often-controversial visual art prize. Expect to see artwork by the likes of Jeremy Deller, Antony Gormley, Gillian, Wearing, and Chris Ofili among many others.
Counter Acts is showing at Lethaby Gallery, London, from 21st December 2019 until 7th January 2020
EXERCISES ON DISPLACEMENT, FOLD, LONDON
The last in a series of five events, Exercises on Displacement 5/5 will premiere The Act of Listening – an original multimedia opera made by Tutto Questo Sentire and CURL (a collective comprised of Mica Levi, Coby Sey and Brother May). The opera, which will be presented in three acts – Empathy, An Ode, The Act Of Listening – will be performed live with a fusion of electronic and acoustic music and video. DJ Elena Colombi will also curate twelve hours live streaming in collaboration with SO&SO including discussions, interviews, and exclusive content.
Exercises on Displacement will be performed at FOLD on Thursday 12th December. Tickets are available here
UP TO AND INCLUDING LIMITS: AFTER CAROLEE SCHNEEMANN, ZERNEZ, SWITZERLAND
This group show is a tribute to the work of the late American artists Carolee Schneemann, the visual experimental artist known for her multi-media work about the body, sexuality, and gender. The exhibition not only features artworks by Schneemann herself but also includes pieces by 13 other artists and collectives all responding to her work. Expect to see art by Chicks On Speed and Sarah Lucas alongside Schneemann’s seminal works.
Up to and Including Limits: After Carolee Schneemann will run from 29th December 2019 to 28th June 2020 at Muzeum Susch