London Galleries Reopen with James Turrell, Charles Ray, and Paul Klee Exhibitions

London's high-end galleries have reopened following lockdown restrictions, with visitors experiencing a renewed appreciation for physical artworks. At Gagosian's Grosvenor Hill gallery, Charles Ray's 2003-04 aluminum tractor Tractor creates visual parallax effects. Simon Lee Gallery presents Hong Kong-based Chris Huen Sin Kan's paintings of domestic life. Thomas Dane Gallery features Ella Kruglyanskaya's paintings exploring femininity and fashion tropes. Ryan McGinley's photography at Marlborough Gallery depicts nude figures in natural settings. Thaddaeus Ropac shows Hito Steyerl's 2015 three-screen video The Tower about virtual simulations. Pace Gallery continues its exhibition of James Turrell's color-changing light installations. David Zwirner displays works by Bridget Riley and Paul Klee, including Klee's 1934 photograph with his son in Bern. Safety measures include facemasks and hand sanitizer, with many galleries operating by appointment. The reopening highlights the contrast between digital viewing during lockdown and direct engagement with material art objects.