Heading to London for Frieze week? Don’t miss these exhibitions at Barbican Conservatory, David Zwirner and other galleries that highlight Asian artists
Annual art fair Frieze London—one of the buzziest events in the UK’s arts calendar—is back this month, which means numerous exhibitions and art performances have also been launched around this time at several galleries, art spaces and museums across the city.
Art aficionados might already have bookmarked showcases by stalwarts like Serbian artist Marina Abramović (who is performing at Royal Academy of Arts) or Canadian painter Philip Guston (whose oil paintings are on display at Tate Modern), but beyond these must-attend events, there are some Asia-focused exhibitions, which you might want to check out too.
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1. ‘Cloud songs on the horizon’ by Ranjani Shettar at Barbican Conservatory
Cloud songs on the horizon (2023) is Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar’s first major institutional show in Europe, in partnership with Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. The site-specific installation features five large-scale sculptures suspended across the entirety of the Barbican Conservatory space. Shettar, who hails from the south Indian state Karnataka, is known for her handcrafted sculptures that are inspired by nature’s beauty. Using techniques adapted from traditional Indian crafts, she uses a wide range of materials such wood, stainless steel, muslin and lacquer wood.
Until March 31, 2024
Address: Barbican Conservatory, Silk Street, London