Pre-Frieze 2023

17 January 2024

Pre-Frieze 2023
I went to Regent’s Park with Kai and we spotted all sorts of sculptures. Kai loved the organic sculpture by Li Li Ren titled ‘To find a way home’. The work is reminiscent of sea creatures, with organic, aquatic qualities
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Kai’s favourite was by Zak Ové’s incredible work ‘The Mothership Connection’
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Then, we went to see Hank Willis Thomas’ ‘All Power to All People (bronze)’, where an art guide was explaining in detail the nuances of this show stopping work. A provocative artwork combining the Afro pick and Black Power salute, both icons of Black identity and empowerment
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Then it was off to the Tate to visit Guston, which was a wonderful treat. Here’s ‘Painter’s Form II’, with all the legs eaten up by a gummy toothed mouth
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One of my favourite works is ‘Sleeping’. Here, Guston paints a portrait of himself curled up in bed, vulnerable and dreaming. Guston was not a good sleeper and often painted at night
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I love, love, love this work ‘The Line’, descending from the sky like a bolt of lightning
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We headed to our friends’ home for cocktails and nibbles and they proudly presented their Sarah Lucas room which was incredibly impressive
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Meanwhile at Zabludowicz Collection we were ready to open our show during Frieze Week! Matt Copson’s work was shining bright alongside Ida Ekblad’s brilliant work, both seen here
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As you enter the building you catch this bronze sculpture by Puppies Puppies (Jade Kuriki Olivio), who created this brilliant work in the collection
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We were so thrilled and proud to launch the LuYang book, published by DISTANZ. We have produced 40 books to date
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The Oliver Laric room was full of atmosphere. The work explores the history of animation, alongside ‘The Hunter and His Dog’ which showcases Laric’s practice of using 3D artefacts
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I went Margate to visit one of my favourite artists Mark Leckey with his show ‘In the Offing’ at Turner Contemporary. He is collaborating with artists and musicians to create a transcendent world using music as a condition rather than a sound wave. It was a truly unique presentation with a magical film shown three times in different environments. This was my favourite magical moment
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On our walk we bumped into Guy Oliver and another friend!
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My brilliant Margate travelling companion Julia Greenway
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There was a vibrant atmosphere in London. We visited Marina Abramović’s show, and for me, it was the best show I have ever seen at the Royal Academy
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In 'Balkan Baroque', Marina lay for four days among bones
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Tiffany walking through an arch of crystals
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We also tried out sculptures which were ignited by human participation, some standing...
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...and some lying down!