January Arts Newsletter
Agapanthus Garden, 150x90cm giclee print
I have recently completed this oil commission and I am excited to now be working with Arteum print studio so can offer this as a hand-finished giclee print. Edition of 10, see on my website
Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I had a fantastic Christmas but it was extremely busy and I had no time at all in the studio so I'm looking forward to getting back in there. I am also preparing for my Bonnard workshop (see below), email if you would like to join.
If one of your 2026 resolutions is to see more exhibitions (good choice!) I have a few suggestions below. My resolution is to visit more gardens of note across the UK. Any top recommendations gratefully received...
Exhibitions to see this month
Anna Ancher: Painting Light. Ancher (1859-1935) is one of Denmark's most celebrated artists yet she is little known here and this is the first exhibition of her paintings ever in the UK. As the name of the show implies, Ancher's work is remarkable for her use of paint particularly in depicting light. With beautiful colours, her work offers an insight into everyday life in early 20th century northern Denmark. Uplifting. Dulwich Picture Gallery until 8 March
Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
In contrast to the Ancher show, Joseph Wright's work here at the National Gallery is all about darkness. We find episodes from the Enlightenment stage lit by candles or moonlight. The painting pictured here of an Orrery (a model of the solar system) is one of the stars of the show. It brings the magic of science to life, particularly in the faces of the onlooking children. Winter noir at its finest. National Gallery until 10May
The Long Now: Saatchi Gallery at 40 is a retrospective of the gallery in its commitment to contemporary art and discovering new artists. Across 9 rooms, there are highlights from the past 4 decades; some crazily beautiful and some just crazy but all interesting. You'll see Gavin Turk, Jake Chapman and one of the Saatchi favourites, Richard Wilson's 20:50 (pictured). This half-filled room of oil has been recreated in every Saatchi gallery, you won't forget it. Saatchi Gallery until 1 March
Zofia Rydett: Sociological Record
From 1978 (and aged 67), Polish photograph Zofia Rydett set out to photograph the inside of every Polish household. She would arrive unannounced and warmly introduce herself and ask if they would like to take part. This project lasted nearly 30 years and created a unique record of Poland at the time. Fascinating. Photographers Gallery until 22 Feb
I still have three spots left on my Bonnard Workshop. Do let me know if you would like to join, it will be lots of colourful fun. katharine@katharinerowe.com
Swimming pool, 70x50cm oil on canvas
A recent commission that I couldn't reveal until now as the client was giving it as a Christmas present!
