Bruce Asbestos, Alan Charlton, and Vermeer Highlight This Week's Art Events

In this week's art update, Exeter Phoenix Gallery is hosting Bruce Asbestos's 'Bootleg Shreg 2,' a humorous take on Shrek, from 25 April to 20 June. Alan Charlton's latest monochromatic grey pieces will be displayed at Annely Juda Fine Art in London from 30 April until 7 June, marking his 50-year journey with one color. At Alison Jacques in London, Roy Oxlade's raw, primitive artworks can be seen until 30 May. May Morris's embroidery, wallpaper, and jewelry are featured at Lady Lever Art Gallery in Liverpool from 25 April through 1 November. Timothy Taylor celebrates its 30th anniversary with works by Philip Guston, Alex Katz, and Antoni Tàpies until 30 May. This week's image highlights Jon McCormack's photograph of a naturally eroded rock on Kangaroo Island, Australia, while Vermeer's 'The Guitar Player (Lady With a Guitar)' at Kenwood House, London, is the masterpiece of the week, recognized for its boiled-egg-like face.