November Arts Newsletter

Written By Katharine Rowe


Early morning sun on Wimbledon Common 110x90cm framed.

A recent commission. The client is an early morning runner through the Common and loves that time of day. Most of the paintings I do are to commission, if you would like to discuss a painting, do get in touch.

Unbelievably it is November. I love this time year, everyone is in productive mode, nature is at it's most beautiful and there is lots happening between now and Christmas.
I am planning more of my painting workshops, the first is going to be based on Bonnard, a stunning colourist. Fridays tend to work best for them, and we seem to be running out so I have planned it for mid January. More details below, if you would like to give it as a present for someone, I can make you a voucher. 
In the meantime, there are tons of great exhibitions to see in London, some ideas below.

Exhibitions to see now

Peter Doig is one of the most successful painters, in monetary terms, working today. That's the first thing that everyone comments on when talking about his work.  They cost A LOT. His paintings are actually good though and this new show at Serpentine South (that's the OG one) is called House of Music. Doig has made the whole gallery an installation with old speakers playing music, furniture and makes the gallery feel less like a gallery. Worth seeing. Serpentine South until 8 Feb (free)

Lee Miller at Tate Britain charts the life of the photographer from a model in NYC to an avant-garde artist working with surrealists like Man Ray and her powerful war photography. This is a big show, over 230 prints, to reflect a big career. Included is the iconic image of Miller soaking in Hitler's bath. Fascinating. Lee Miller until 15 Feb Tate Britain

Wayne Thiebaud: Amercian Still Life can be enjoyed on many levels. His kitsch subject matter of oozing cakes, cups of coffee and pastel pastries look like something you'd find at the Affordable Art Fair. However, these date from the late 1950s and 60s. Friends with the de Koonings, Theibaud references modern conceptual experimentation and the mid-century American dream. The work is technically brilliant, too, with thick lucious paint and lots of references to art history.  Delicious. Courtauld Gallery until 18 Jan

Sean Scully: Mirroring at the Esotrick Collection showcases recent work by the painter, Scully, alongside early 20th century paintings of Georgio Morandi. Both artists wrestle between figurative representation and abstraction. This is considered, quiet and nourishing painting. Absolutely gorgeous. Esotrick Collection until 23Nov.

Katharine Rowe
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