Sean Scully: Carbon and Air

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Marais 7 Rue Debelleyme, Paris

WHAT The renowned Irish-born American artist (b.1945) works have significantly shaped contemporary abstraction. The exhibition spans rare figurative works and highlights the evolution of some of the artist’s best-known abstract series. Fusing European painting traditions with the distinct character of American abstraction, his pieces combine painterly drama with visual delicacy. Often structured around stripes or…

Robert Couturier: Silhouettes

Dina Vierny 36 rue Jacob, Paris

WHAT The exhibition presents the works of one of the most significant post-war sculptors, alongside contemporaries such as Alberto Giacometti and Germaine Richier. Curated by Claire Maingon and Thierry Dufrêne, the exhibition explores the theme of the silhouette in the French architect and decorator's art. Artist's sculptures are known for their balance between figurative invention…

JANINE ANTONI: In my holding

Rossi & Rossi 11/F M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHAT The Bahamian artist is renowned for her groundbreaking performance works, which utilise her body as a conduit, tool, and anchor for conveying profound meaning. Through her early artistic methods, involving the transformation of materials such as chocolate and soap through daily rituals (bathing, eating, sleeping), she draws attention to the significance of the creative…

Christie’s HK Spring Auction Preview 2024

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Meticulously curated by Christie’s world-class specialists, the auctions span 20th and 21st century art, Chinese ceramics and works of art, and Chinese paintings, alongside an exquisite array of luxury including jewellery, watches, handbags, and wine. Christie's '20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sales' showcase a remarkable collection of iconic works that represent pivotal periods…

Thomas Struth: Nature and Politics

Marian Goodman 79 & 66 Rue du Temple, Paris

WHAT The German photographer (b.1954) is best known for his Museum Photographs series, black and white photographs ofthe streets of Düsseldorf and New York taken in the 1970s, and his family photographs series. The exhibition includes photographs taken at CERN and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, which include large-scale panoramic photographs of…

Tetsumi Kudo: Cages

Hauser & Wirth G/F, 8 Queen's Road Central, Central

WHAT The late Japanese artist (1935–1990) played a significant role in the avant-garde, critiquing consumerism and political conformity in Japan, as well as contributing to the Nouveau Realisme movement in France. Known for his diverse artistic practice, Kudo delved into the human experience, exploring themes such as mass consumption, technology, colonialism, racism, social cohesion, and…

Yuki Kimura: Time Paradox

Galerie Chantal Crousel 10 Rue Charlot, Paris

WHAT The Kyoto-based artist (b.1971) is known for installation works based on photographs from varied sources, exploring themes of time and dimension in relation to present spaces. The artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery features new sculptures composed of multiplied everyday objects, where they are brought to life through a subtle interplay of light…

Lee Jin Woo

White Cube 50 Connaught Road, Central

WHAT Adhering to the principles of minimal gesture, formal repetition, and humbling physical labor, the Paris-based Korean artist's art extends from Dansaekhwa, a movement that emerged in the 1970s, including renowned Korean painters Park Seo-Bo and Lee Ufan. Immersed in traditional Korean aesthetics, his works embody philosophical inquiry and artistic intuition. The exhibition also features…

JR: Dans La Lumière

Perrotin Paris - Turenne 76 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The 4th solo exhibition of the French photographer and street artist at the gallery showcases recent artworks inspired by the CHIROPTERA project — a unique ballet performance created in collaboration with Damien Jalet and Thomas Bangalter for the Opéra de Paris. This exhibition features a series of works including photographic transfers, black ink on…

Andrea Marie Breiling: Kissing the Glass

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT Known for her large-scale spray-paint paintings, the American contemporary painter is known for large atmospheric works created with spray paint and dye, which exhibit a fluid energy that shows the physicality behind her creative process. The exhibition offers a romantic and intensely feminine tribute to Paris through a collection of new works saturated in…

Dr. Esther Mahlangu: The Order of Things

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT Her 4th exhibition at the gallery, the renowned South African artist (b.1935) is known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. The presentation showcases her bold abstract paintings inspired by Ndebele artistic tradition, known for its vibrant geometric patterns. WHY The artist has made a valuable contribution to contemporary art…

Ay-O: Nijitsukai

Whitestone Gallery 7-8/F H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

WHAT With a career spanning over 6 decades, the esteemed Japanese artist has established himself as a pioneering force in the art world. As a member of the Fluxus movement, his artworks transcend traditional boundaries, engaging all five senses and merging seamlessly with their surroundings. Known for his dynamic and multi-sensory approach to art, Ay-O…

Irving Penn: Edge of Beauty

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Marais 7 Rue Debelleyme, Paris

WHAT The exhibition features a curated selection of works by the late American photographer and artist (1917-2009). It features photographs by Tom Pecheux, renowned make-up artist and global beauty director for YSL Beauty. The exhibition includes both artist's famous and lesser-known works, exploring the complexities and darker aspects of beauty. WHY The exhibition encourages viewers…

Wu Jiaru: A Brief Digression

Hart HAUS Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town

WHAT An emerging multi-disciplinary artist working across painting, installation, and moving image, Wu's latest exhibition is exhibited in an industrial space, exploring the encounters of objects in movement through a series of installations. It reconsiders the potential social significance of the act of 'mobility' itself. WHAT Carrying intimate stories, the objects act as primal carriers…