Tate and MoMa ‘playing catch up’ in collections of modern African art
Art fair founder says western institutions belatedly investing in contemporary art from Africa
Exhibition
Fluid and fashionable: V&A shakes up image of ‘traditional’ kimono
Exhibition shows off rich history of Japanese garment in all its three-dimensional glory
Karl Lagerfeld In Berlin: an illuminating insight into Lagerfeld’s life and his connection with the city
Art and fashion enthusiasts can look forward to a very special exhibition at Hotel de Rome, starting 20 February 2020. On the first anniversary of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s death, Hotel de Rome is showing 20 impressive portraits of the fashion icon in the grand lobby and foyer. Hotel de Rome, Berlin … Read more
Hello, Robot review – where human and machine don’t quite meet
V&A Dundee
From pet cyber-seals to cars with minds of their own, an exploration of the science and fiction of robots raises more questions than it answers
Cars: Accelerating the Modern World review – revolutions behind the wheel
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The V&A’s finely tuned exhibition tracing the history of the automobile attempts to balance the car’s wide-ranging cultural impact with the environmental costs of its gas-guzzling success
10,000 Years of Luxury: The first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury
Louvre Abu Dhabi presents the first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the Middle East. How luxury has been defined by diverse cultures from Antiquity to the present day? The first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the Middle East is showcasing approximately 350 objects from 30 countries and … Read more