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Six Shows to Get Excited About in London This April
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Six Shows to Get Excited About in London This April

By Amah-Rose Abrams

 

Spring has sprung in the British capital and it's time to get out and about and see some shows,  to make it easier we've put together our list of the top six exhibitions opening in London this month especially for you.

 

1. Keiji Uematsu "Invisible Force" at Simon Lee


This exhibition of work by the conceptual artist Uematsu will include works dating from 1973 to 2016 documenting the artists entire career up to date.

 

Featuring sculpture, photographs, and drawings, "Invisible Force" explores the ideas behind Uematsu's body of work in which natural forces of gravity, tension, and material attraction are central concerns.

 

"Invisible Force" will be on on view at Simon Lee, London, from April 8- May 6, 2016. 

 

2. Jules de Balincourt "Stumbling Pioneers" at Victoria Miro


In his second solo show for the gallery, Balincourt will explore the notion of Californian life and the stunning landscapes of the area. Having returned home state after 20 years, Balincourt sees California through new eyes in both figurative and abstract works.

 

 "Stumbling Pioneers" is on view Victoria Miro, London, from April 14-May 14, 2016.

 

3. Antonio Calderara at M&L Fine Art


Fourteen works by postwar Italian artist Antonio Calderara will go on view at M&L spanning 1960 to 1975, and thus depicting his journey into geometric abstraction. Antonio Calderara was a dedicated member of the Minimalist movement, who supported Lucio Fontana and Piero Manzoni as young artists.

 

"Antonio Calderara" is on view at M&L Fine Art, London, from April 15- June 3, 2016.

 

4. Blair Thurman "Mature Blonde" at Almine Rech


Post-minimalist Thurham is known for his paintings, neons, and wall based works with a particular interest in "hot wheels" and slot car racing. This exhibition of new works is his first with the gallery.

 

"Blair Thurman: Mature Blonde" is on view at Almine Rech Gallery, London, from March 31, May 14, 2016.

 

5. "John Latham: Spray Paintings" at Lisson Gallery


John Latham saw spray paint as a medium which would allow him to unite art and science, mind and matter. This particular aspect of his practice, explored in his seventh show for Lisson, is seen as being a key concern in his oeuvre; one which allowed the artist to develop ideas for later works.

 

"John Latham: Spray Paintings" is on view at Lisson Gallery, London, from April 1- May 7, 2016.

 

6. "Conceptual Art in Britain 1964-1979"  at Tate Britain 


This exhibition explores a time of great change in British culture, cutting off at the dawn of Thatcherism. It brings together art and artists that pushed the limits of what was considered to be art against the context of politics in Britain at the time.

 

"Conceptual Art in Britain 1964-1979" in on view at Tate Britain, London, from April 12 –August 29, 2016.

 

 

Source: news.artnet.com/