Exhibitions to look forward to in 2024

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SOULSCAPES

ON EPISODE SEVEN, 2020, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 61X76CM. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND NIRU RATNAM. PHOTO: KIMATHI DONKOR

February to June 2024

This ambitious exhibition redefines landscape art. It has over 30 contemporary works featuring artists like Hurvin Anderson, Phoebe Boswell, Njideka Akunyili Crosby and more, including emerging talents. Soulscapes will delve into our connection with the world through the perspective of African Diaspora artists.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London SE21 7AD. dulwichpicturegallery.org.

KING DAVID AND THE WISE WOMEN: GUERCINO

GUERCINO, THE SAMIAN SIBYL WITH A PUTTO, 1651 © THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON

March to October 2024

This upcoming show marks the first time four paintings from the same year by renowned Bolognese artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Guercino, 1591-1666) will be united. Guercino’s prolific career and artistic evolution will be on full display.

Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury HP18 0JH. waddesdon.org.uk

RANJIT SINGH: SIKH, WARRIOR, KING

KEHAR SINGH, MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH WITH HIS FAVOURITE, RAJA HIRA SINGH (1816–1844), THE CUP-BEARER, C. 1835-1838 © TOOR COLLECTION

April to October 2024

This display offers an exploration of the historical significance of Ranjit Singh (1780-1839); a prominent Sikh leader who played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Punjab region, in Northern India and encompassing parts of present-day Pakistan.

The Wallace Collection, London W1U 3BN. wallacecollection.org

LANDSCAPE AND IMAGINATION: FROM GARDENS TO LAND ART

BALTHASAR NEBOT, THE ALLEES AND ARCADES BEHIND HARTWELL HOUSE, BUCKS, 1738, OIL ON CANVAS, COURTESY OF DISCOVER BUCKS MUSEUM

March to June 2024

Explore how artists, designers and architects have reimagined natural landscapes from the late 16th century to the present. The show delves into the profound impact of human creativity on our relationship with the environment.

Compton Verney, Warwickshire CV35 9HZ. comptonverney.org.uk

A SPIRIT INSIDE

PAULA REGO (1935-2022), ‘INES DE CASTRO’,2013, OIL ON CANVAS. © THE ESTATE OF PAULA REGO

March to September 2024

This is an exhibition that explores the concept of ‘spirit’ as interpreted by women and non-binary artists. This unique display merges two prominent art collections, The Women’s Art Collection and The Ingram Collection, featuring various renowned artists.

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