London Calling: British Contemporary Art Now at Palazzo Cipolla
An exhibition titled "London Calling: British Contemporary Art Now" is currently on display at Palazzo Cipolla in Rome and will run until July 17, 2022. Curators Maya Binkin and Javier Molins have assembled 30 pieces from 13 artists, showcasing diverse mediums including painting, sculpture, and installation. The exhibition features works from Anish Kapoor, who investigates spatial concepts, and Tony Cragg, who delves into bodily movement. Other highlights include Annie Morris on themes of loss, Yinka Shonibare and Damien Hirst discussing global health, and Idris Khan's commentary on COVID-19. Notable works also come from David Hockney, Sean Scully, and Grayson Perry.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'London Calling: British Contemporary Art Now' at Palazzo Cipolla, Rome
- On view until July 17, 2022
- Curated by Javier Molins and Maya Binkin
- 30 works by 13 artists
- Works divided into sculpture/installation, painting, and camp devices
- Artists include Anish Kapoor, Tony Cragg, Annie Morris, Yinka Shonibare, Damien Hirst, Idris Khan, David Hockney, Sean Scully, Michael Craig-Martin, Julian Opie, Chapman brothers, Mat Collishaw, Grayson Perry
- References Parmigianino's 1524 self-portrait
- Collishaw's 'Seria Ludo' (2016) features 186 figurines on a Victorian chandelier
Entities
Artists
- Anish Kapoor
- Tony Cragg
- Annie Morris
- Yinka Shonibare
- Damien Hirst
- Idris Khan
- David Hockney
- Sean Scully
- Michael Craig-Martin
- Julian Opie
- Chapman brothers
- Mat Collishaw
- Grayson Perry
- Javier Molins
- Maya Binkin
- Parmigianino
- Francesca de Paolis
Institutions
- Palazzo Cipolla
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- London