Exhibition of the week: Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern
Ana Mendieta, the Cuban-born American artist known for her ephemeral, raw, and poetic works that embrace nature, is the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in London. The exhibition, running from 15 July to 17 January, draws inspiration from Neolithic monuments and presents Mendieta's unique artistic vision.
Also showing: The Hay Wain by John Constable
John Constable's pastoral masterpiece, The Hay Wain, returns to Suffolk in his 250th birthday year. The painting is on display at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich until 4 October, appearing more magical than ever in its home county.
Madelon Vriesendorp at Sir John Soane's Museum
Surreal and playful artworks by Madelon Vriesendorp are featured at Sir John Soane's Museum in London from 15 July to 20 September. The exhibition is expected to fit perfectly within Soane's mind-bending collection and hall of mirrors.
John Kay caricatures at Scottish National Gallery
Caricatures by Georgian artist John Kay depict geologists, booksellers, and other figures, bringing Enlightenment Edinburgh to life. The exhibition runs at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh until 6 December.
Jasper Marsalis at Chisenhale Gallery
Jasper Marsalis presents images taken by unattended internet cameras at global beauty spots, offering a contemporary update of the picturesque. The exhibition is at Chisenhale Gallery in London until 6 September.
Image of the week: Soft and Hairy House in Tokyo
In 1994, Salvador Dalí's 1922 prediction that "the future of architecture will be soft and hairy" came true in Tokyo with the Soft and Hairy House, designed by Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida. A new exhibition at V&A Dundee, until 28 August, explores Findlay's career.
What we learned this week
- Richard Malone has dressed Björk and his sculptures are on show in the EU in Brussels, but his biggest distraction is a noisy horse.
- Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis revealed the inspiration behind his RuPaul-influenced Venice pavilion.
- The History of Advertising Trust turned 50 this week; its archive includes gems from the Baldy Man to mash-mad Martians.
- Misan Harriman went from City headhunter to protest photographer, then to social media controversy.
- Space travel has inspired out-of-this-world art by Norman Rockwell, Alma Thomas, and more.
- Burning flags, busty blondes, and bison skulls were among 50 photographs that captured America at 250.
- The photography of Armet Francis celebrated the African diaspora.
Masterpiece of the week: Young Satyr Gathering Grapes by Annibale Carracci
Painted between 1597 and 1600, Annibale Carracci's Young Satyr Gathering Grapes depicts a satyr climbing a tree to grab a bunch of sweet yellow grapes. This image of sensuality and gratification was popular in Rome at the end of the 16th century. The painting is a decorated panel from a harpsichord or similar musical instrument, probably painted for the librarian of the Farnese Palace. Another panel portrays the head satyr Silenus grabbing grapes with help. Unlike Caravaggio's grapes full of darkness and sin, Carracci's carry no hint of retribution. The work is at the National Gallery in London.
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