Richard Dadd's Bedlam Visions and Van Gogh's Peasant Woman Highlight London Art Week
The Guardian's weekly art dispatch features Richard Dadd's exhibition 'Beyond Bedlam' at the Royal Academy, London, from 25 July to 25 October, showcasing his terrifying pre- and post-confinement works. Felicity Powell's dreamlike cancer documentation runs at Richard Saltoun Gallery until 3 October. 'Autopsy' at Seventeen Gallery explores UFOs and digital-age truth until 15 August. Elizabeth Blackadder's tapestries at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, until 14 November. Clare Woods' pastoral paintings open 29 July at Pitzhanger Manor. Image of the week reveals Ray Exworth's secret Cornish sculptures. Ken Turner, at 100, continues his rebellious art. Sheffield's Designers Republic legacy is highlighted. Trent Park House museum unveils wartime 'secret listeners'. Manifesta biennale brings community spirit to German towns. 'Entangled and Woven' textiles show dazzles. Jessica Morgan becomes Tate's new director. Masterpiece of the week is Van Gogh's 'Head of a Peasant Woman' (c.1884) at the National Gallery, London, depicting rural poverty.
Key facts
- Richard Dadd exhibition 'Beyond Bedlam' at Royal Academy, London, 25 July to 25 October.
- Felicity Powell exhibition at Richard Saltoun Gallery, London, until 3 October.
- 'Autopsy' group show at Seventeen Gallery, London, until 15 August.
- Elizabeth Blackadder exhibition at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, until 14 November.
- Clare Woods exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, London, from 29 July to 8 November.
- Ray Exworth's secret sculptures revealed posthumously.
- Ken Turner continues art at age 100.
- Jessica Morgan appointed Tate's new director.
- Vincent van Gogh's 'Head of a Peasant Woman' (c.1884) at National Gallery, London.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Dadd
- Felicity Powell
- Paul McCarthy
- Chino Moya
- Elizabeth Blackadder
- Clare Woods
- Ray Exworth
- Ken Turner
- Vincent van Gogh
- Jessica Morgan
Institutions
- Royal Academy
- Richard Saltoun Gallery
- Seventeen Gallery
- Dovecot Studios
- Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery
- Trent Park House
- Manifesta
- Tate
- National Gallery
- The Guardian
Locations
- London
- Edinburgh
- Cornwall
- Sheffield
- Germany
- Nuenen
- Netherlands