Jasper Spires

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American Photography at Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, is a chilling yet fascinating archive of the USA’s photographic history. Tracing the development of the art, from early daguerreotypes to celebrity portraiture, it features staple works from the country’s most sensitive creatives, lesser-known gems from contemporary photographers, and a broad catalogue of amateur works that capture American culture at various stages of its development.

Dec 2, 2024 | fadmagazine.com | Jasper Spires

The paintings of Francis Bacon have never failed to provoke a sense of unease. Exhibited currently in The National Portrait Gallery at a stunning scale, a wide collection of Bacon’s portraiture is being displayed in his posthumous show ‘Human Presence’, gathering over fifty of his works that memorialise and pay tribute to his closest friends, lovers, and his shifting relationship to his own body.

Nov 29, 2024 | fadmagazine.com | Jasper Spires

Michael Werner Gallery’s latest show, Markus Lüpertz – Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, is a fascinating commentary on the nature of abstraction, the process of embodiment in figurative painting, and the evolution of representative art over the last two centuries. By placing two artists of radically different eras, oeuvres, and processes beside one another, the show draws a unique point of comparison between the symbolism of Puvis de Chavannes and Lüpertz’s neo-expressionist work.

Nov 19, 2024 | fadmagazine.com | Jasper Spires

Fátima Rodrigo is a textile artist from Peru’s capital Lima, whose hand-embroidered work celebrates Latin American popular culture. Engaging with politics, the construction of tradition, and the importance of championing alternative voices and aesthetics to those typically celebrated in the West, her work and techniques highlight the presence of community in culture, and the importance of acknowledging cultural exchange in the creation of art.

Oct 15, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Jasper Spires

Internationally renowned ceramics brand Mud is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with the opening of a new store in Islington, expanding its London business and connecting with local designers and creatives. Unveiling its new store on Upper Street, amongst a vibrant collection of luxury shops and dining experiences, Mud hopes to integrate seamlessly into the community, bringing its love of minimalist and high-quality ceramics to a new audience.