Discover a world of artistic expression through these 10 captivating exhibitions. Immerse yourself in the surreal, the contemplative, and the thought-provoking, as renowned artists showcase their groundbreaking works. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or simply seeking a unique cultural experience, this curated selection offers something extraordinary for every taste. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transported by the power of art.

Chris Rivers: Universal

• When: 20 Aug – 21 Sep, 2024
• Where: Pontone Gallery, London

British painter Chris Rivers presents “Universal,” a new exhibition featuring 16 paintings inspired by the elements and zodiac. Known for his masterful use of oil paint, Rivers creates vibrant, textured works that evoke the cosmos. His paintings reference medieval and early Renaissance art, exploring themes of order, transformation, and transcendence.

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Fiona Finnegan: Harvest

• When: 23 Aug – 14 Sep, 2024
• Where: Arusha Gallery, London

Fiona Finnegan’s “Harvest” exhibition features paintings that explore themes of time, memory, and nature. Her nostalgic landscapes, often featuring rural scenes, evoke a sense of longing for the past. The artist uses symbolism and metaphor to convey these concepts, with natural elements like seasons and celestial bodies representing life’s cycles. The exhibition offers a contemplative experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with time, nature, and the past.

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Jenni Hiltunen: Tears are My Butterflies

• When: 23 Aug – 22 Sep, 2024
• Where: Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki

Jenni Hiltunen’s art explores themes of gender, identity, and personal experience. Through her paintings and sculptures, she portrays female figures that reflect her own journey and the experiences of those around her. While her work often centers on gender, it also encompasses a variety of narratives and interpretations. Hiltunen’s use of color and light is a distinctive feature of her style. She has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally and is represented in prominent Finnish collections.

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Between Hands and Metal

• When: 23 Aug – 21 Sep, 2024
• Where: Palmer Gallery, London

The exhibition “Between Hands and Metal” explores the multifaceted nature of contact, examining both its destructive and empowering aspects. It invites viewers to consider the enduring impact of pivotal moments of encounter and how they continue to shape historical narratives. The artists in the exhibition use their work to examine the interplay between imperial histories and the impact of contact across different eras. They explore themes such as colonial botany, archaeology, and contemporary urban spaces, highlighting how contact shapes our understanding of cultural ownership, exchange, and progress.

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Erwin Wurm

• When: 17 Aug – 29 Sep, 2024
• Where: Patricia Low Contemporary, Gstaad

Erwin Wurm’s solo exhibition at the gallery features his latest works, including his signature “One Minute Sculptures” and more recent “flat sculptures.” The exhibition showcases Wurm’s exploration of sculpture through various forms, from inflated figures to everyday objects. His work challenges traditional notions of sculpture and invites viewers to reconsider the meaning and purpose of art.

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Gori Mora: Burning Desires

• When: 14 Aug – 23 Sep, 2024
• Where: 3 Hanover Square, W1S 1HD, Unit, London

Gori Mora’s “Burning Desires” exhibition explores themes of queer identity, intimacy, and belonging. The paintings, rendered in oil on methacrylate, feature a blend of cozy interiors and outdoor scenes, creating “safe spaces” populated with symbolic motifs. Mora’s work delves into the complexities of human desire and connection, particularly within the context of queer experiences. The exhibition offers a glimpse into a world of romantic entanglement, mystique, and the nocturnal spaces that have long served as sanctuaries for marginalized communities.

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Lars-Gunnar Nordström: Centenary

• When: 23 Aug – 22 Sep, 2024
• Where: Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lars-Gunnar Nordström’s birth, Galerie Forsblom presents an exhibition showcasing his influential career in Finnish post-war abstract art. Nordström’s works, known for their precision, dynamism, and perfect command of color, celebrate the universal properties of form, color, and line. His compositions often exhibit a mathematical character, with their inherent spatiality being a distinctive hallmark of his Concretist painting style. In addition to his artistic accomplishments, Nordström was a renowned art world figure, teacher, and writer. The exhibition is a collaboration with the L-G Nordström Foundation.

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Painting, Smoking, Eating

• When: 2 Aug – 20 Sep, 2024
• Where: BEERS London at Saatchi Gallery, London

Artists have long been fascinated with the process of creating art, often depicting themselves in their works to explore themes of sacrifice, artifice, and the myth of the creative genius. These self-portraits often offer a wry commentary on the artist’s journey, highlighting the obsession and dedication required while also dismantling the romanticized notion of the artist as a solitary genius. By depicting themselves in states of partiality and surrounded by personal belongings, artists can express the constant re-examination and self-reflection that is inherent in their craft.

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Damian Elwes: Studio Visit

• When: 7 Jul – 23 Sep, 2024
• Where: 3 Hanover Square, W1S 1HD, Unit, London

Damian Elwes’ “Studio Visit” exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the creative spaces of iconic artists. Elwes meticulously recreates these studios, capturing their atmosphere and the energy of the artists who worked within them. Through his paintings and prints, he invites viewers to step into the worlds of legendary figures like Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, and Frida Kahlo, offering a glimpse into the heart of human creativity.

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Firelei Báez: Sueño de la Madrugada (A Midnight’s Dream)

• When: 28 Jun – 8 Sep, 2024
• Where: South London Gallery, London

Firelei Báez’s exhibition explores the intersection of ecology, power, and resistance through the lens of Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Using myths and folklore as tools of cultural and spiritual resistance, Báez invites viewers to reconsider what it means to be human and imagine freedom from earthly constraints. The exhibition features mythical figures from Dominican folklore, Taino spirituality, Yoruba religion, and Haitian Vodou, offering alternative perspectives on history, culture, and the present.

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