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We are off to Finland there was a lot to see at the Helsinki Biennale as well as a new public installation of Olafur Eliasson that overlooks the City. Curated by the HAM Helsinki for the City of Helsinki the light installation is inspired by time the sun, and the geographical location of Helsinki
Lizzie and Olivia took Olafur to see the our Finnish Glass Collection. We hope Olafur enjoyed seeing all the lovely treasures of Finnish Glass
Makiko Furuichi arrived for her residency and it is straight to work for her - in the ceramic studio making some fascinating sculptures
In the meantime Olivzab visits Nara at the Hayward and is mesmerized by the breadth of work
Then I am off by train to Tampere station and then onto Mänttää where I am so delighted by what is install for us. It is the opening of Keith Tyson’s newest exhibit ‘Universal Symphony’
Awaiting for us at the front door was this majestic work by Matthew Day Jackson, Magnificent Desolation 2013, a permanent feature in the Serlachius Sculpture Park
Keith introduced us to his incredible show at Serlachius Museum - it was very special and we were all proud
Keith’s show was steeped in science and mathematics all beautifully laid and curated so well. ‘Everything’ was one of my favourite works buzzing and clicking measuring devices, mechanisms and instruments measure everything about the space around the sculpture. The immense double height gallery was the perfect setting for such an array of work - all perfectly placed
The manor house galleries had some epic artworks from the Serlachius’ families amazing collection, such as ‘The Skier’ 1909 by Helene Schjerlbeck
Then it was back to UK and to another fabulous place - Goodwood - to discover their new art foundation. In the grounds were some exemplary art works by Rachel Whiteread - ‘Down and Up’ was iconic
Also an untitled work ‘pair’ an older work by Rachel Whiteread
The delightful dinner given by Lord Charles and Lady Janet Rochester was one of the most beautiful art dinners I have ever attended. Sue Webster and I investigated the wonderful room through the magnificent looking glass...
Portrait of girl in the mirror
The rooms were so glamorous and romantic the seating was incredibly gracious. There were many guests
Then we zoomed to Zurich and saw some lovely works by Louisa Gagliardi at Bauer Au Lac
At Eva Presenhuber we spot a work by Ugo Rondinone ‘zwölftermärzneunzehnunderfünfundneunzig’ 1995
At Bernheim Gallery were some beautiful works by Kodai Ujiie from Japan. The vases are a hybrid of Ofuke and White Glaze Lacquer Large.
