Frieze London 2015: Best Exhibitions
The best contemporary art exhibitions in London causing a stir over the Frieze art fair 2015
Prem Sahib artist, BUMP, Club Night, Southard Reid, Soho, London, 10 August 2013
Contemporary Art Heavyweights
Cerith Wyn Evans - White Cube Bermondsey
Highly regarded in arty circles, we can't wait to see what Cerith Wyn Evans has in store for the White Cube after the sensorial explosion of light installations and sculptures at the Serpentine Gallery last year. And if it's contemporary art wizardry you're after, adjust your eyes to Robert Irwin's magical optical experiments with theatrical coloured tubes in the north galleries.
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Oscar Murillo - David Zwirner
This art world golden boy is the hottest property on the market right now and he's got brand a new show at David Zwirner London to boot - cementing his graduation from emerging artist to major force.
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William Kentridge - Marian Goodman Gallery
The politically potent Royal Academician William Kentridge takes on the rituals and revolution of China in his smashing new show at Marian Goodman's Soho outpost.
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Cornelia Parker - Alan Cristea Gallery
The British artist that made a name by exploding sheds and wrapping Rodin's The Kiss in string gets her first solo show at Alan Cristea.
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Top Contemporary Painting Exhibitions in London
Cy Twombly - Gagosian
One of the world's most powerful galleries opens a brand new space just in time for Frieze 2015 - and spectacular American abstract artist Cy Twombly gets the job of christening the Mayfair gallery with his monumental Bacchus paintings.
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Anj Smith - Hauser & Wirth
Art world heavyweight Hauser & Wirth have joined the battle to resurrect painting with a cracking show of new works by Anj Smith.
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Lee Ufan - Pace
Cool, calm and collected Korean artist Lee Ufan continues to make a splash with his majestic paintings at Pace Gallery London.
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Body Shop - Michael Werner Gallery
A blend of wonderful painting and sculptures, Michael Werner Gallery delves into the representation of the human body by a starry roster of artists.
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Favourite Artists on the Rise
Rachel Rose - Serpentine Galleries
Frieze Artist Award winner Rachel Rose, and possibly the most exciting artist to watch right now, has her very first London solo exhibition - reason enough to venture to Hyde Park without American Indian Movement pioneer Jimmie Durham's show at the Serpentine Gallery thrown into the mix.
for more information
Eddie Peake - Barbican
Royal Academy graduate Eddie Peake is set for world domination. After the furore at his RA graduate show when a 5 a side football match catapulted Peake to notoriety, we can't wait to see what all the fuss is about with his exhibition in the Barbican Curve.
for more information
Digital Art & Photography Shows in London to die for
Broomberg & Chanarin, Ryan Gander - Lisson Gallery
Two reasons to pay a visit to the slightly out of the way Lisson Gallery in Edgware Road are established cultural magpie artist Ryan Gander and the rising photographers Broomberg & Chanarin. While Gander throws everything at his third show for Lisson, from dead pigeons to the kitchen sink, Broomberg & Chanarin capture the rhythms of an army cadet camp outside Liverpool.
for more information
Zabludowicz Collection - Jon Rafman & Charles Richardson
Step into a strange new world at the Zabludowicz over Frieze week when budding artists, thriving in brand new technologies, experiment with virtual realities and 3D images.
for more information
Emily Jacir - Whitechapel Gallery
Radical Palestinian artist Emily Jacir delves into Middle Eastern politics and cultural memory with her striking films at the Whitechapel.
for more information
Controversial Artists Causing a Stir
Prem Sahib - ICA
The ICA is always a hot spot during Frieze for contemporary art enthusiasts, who congregate in the bar to discuss the latest trends. Fresh-faced star to watch Prem Sahib delves into curious meeting points and secrets hidden in the open for his show.
for more information
Ugo Rondinone - Sadie Coles
Will it be all sunshine and rainbows at Sadie Coles over Frieze? Details are yet to appear for Ugo Rondinone's new show, but after the hypnotic circular canvases of hazy yellow rings in 2012, we predict a summery vibe to the proceedings.
for more information
Fiona Banner - Frith Street
YBA original from Damien Hirst's gang of Goldsmiths artists, Fiona Banner continues her word games at Frith Street with a brand new font and films on display.
for more information
Reinhard Mucha - Sprüth Magers
Complex and rewarding conceptual art fills the quirky Sprüth Magers gallery by quietly trailblazing German artist Reinhard Mucha.
for more information
Cerith Wyn Evans - White Cube Bermondsey
Highly regarded in arty circles, we can't wait to see what Cerith Wyn Evans has in store for the White Cube after the sensorial explosion of light installations and sculptures at the Serpentine Gallery last year. And if it's contemporary art wizardry you're after, adjust your eyes to Robert Irwin's magical optical experiments with theatrical coloured tubes in the north galleries.
for more information
Oscar Murillo - David Zwirner
This art world golden boy is the hottest property on the market right now and he's got brand a new show at David Zwirner London to boot - cementing his graduation from emerging artist to major force.
for more information
William Kentridge - Marian Goodman Gallery
The politically potent Royal Academician William Kentridge takes on the rituals and revolution of China in his smashing new show at Marian Goodman's Soho outpost.
for more information
Cornelia Parker - Alan Cristea Gallery
The British artist that made a name by exploding sheds and wrapping Rodin's The Kiss in string gets her first solo show at Alan Cristea.
for more information
Top Contemporary Painting Exhibitions in London
Cy Twombly - Gagosian
One of the world's most powerful galleries opens a brand new space just in time for Frieze 2015 - and spectacular American abstract artist Cy Twombly gets the job of christening the Mayfair gallery with his monumental Bacchus paintings.
for more information
Anj Smith - Hauser & Wirth
Art world heavyweight Hauser & Wirth have joined the battle to resurrect painting with a cracking show of new works by Anj Smith.
for more information
Lee Ufan - Pace
Cool, calm and collected Korean artist Lee Ufan continues to make a splash with his majestic paintings at Pace Gallery London.
for more information
Body Shop - Michael Werner Gallery
A blend of wonderful painting and sculptures, Michael Werner Gallery delves into the representation of the human body by a starry roster of artists.
for more information
Favourite Artists on the Rise
Rachel Rose - Serpentine Galleries
Frieze Artist Award winner Rachel Rose, and possibly the most exciting artist to watch right now, has her very first London solo exhibition - reason enough to venture to Hyde Park without American Indian Movement pioneer Jimmie Durham's show at the Serpentine Gallery thrown into the mix.
for more information
Eddie Peake - Barbican
Royal Academy graduate Eddie Peake is set for world domination. After the furore at his RA graduate show when a 5 a side football match catapulted Peake to notoriety, we can't wait to see what all the fuss is about with his exhibition in the Barbican Curve.
for more information
Digital Art & Photography Shows in London to die for
Broomberg & Chanarin, Ryan Gander - Lisson Gallery
Two reasons to pay a visit to the slightly out of the way Lisson Gallery in Edgware Road are established cultural magpie artist Ryan Gander and the rising photographers Broomberg & Chanarin. While Gander throws everything at his third show for Lisson, from dead pigeons to the kitchen sink, Broomberg & Chanarin capture the rhythms of an army cadet camp outside Liverpool.
for more information
Zabludowicz Collection - Jon Rafman & Charles Richardson
Step into a strange new world at the Zabludowicz over Frieze week when budding artists, thriving in brand new technologies, experiment with virtual realities and 3D images.
for more information
Emily Jacir - Whitechapel Gallery
Radical Palestinian artist Emily Jacir delves into Middle Eastern politics and cultural memory with her striking films at the Whitechapel.
for more information
Controversial Artists Causing a Stir
Prem Sahib - ICA
The ICA is always a hot spot during Frieze for contemporary art enthusiasts, who congregate in the bar to discuss the latest trends. Fresh-faced star to watch Prem Sahib delves into curious meeting points and secrets hidden in the open for his show.
for more information
Ugo Rondinone - Sadie Coles
Will it be all sunshine and rainbows at Sadie Coles over Frieze? Details are yet to appear for Ugo Rondinone's new show, but after the hypnotic circular canvases of hazy yellow rings in 2012, we predict a summery vibe to the proceedings.
for more information
Fiona Banner - Frith Street
YBA original from Damien Hirst's gang of Goldsmiths artists, Fiona Banner continues her word games at Frith Street with a brand new font and films on display.
for more information
Reinhard Mucha - Sprüth Magers
Complex and rewarding conceptual art fills the quirky Sprüth Magers gallery by quietly trailblazing German artist Reinhard Mucha.
for more information
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