THE BEST ART SHOWS TO VISIT FROM NOVEMBER ONWARDS
AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN
Until 3 December 2023An English Garden by artist Henrietta Abel Smith is a contemporary tribute to the Dutch Golden Age with Fresh English Country Flowers. Henrietta’s exhibition unveils the captivating narrative of a mother and daughter and showcases her unique take on the Dutch Golden Age by portraying vibrant English country flowers discreetly plucked from her mother, Rosie’s Gloucestershire garden. Henrietta, a classically trained artist from Florence, showcases her remarkable talent and deep devotion to each blossom in her work, attracting attention from high society and even the Royal Family. Her mother is a renowned garden designer, celebrated for her work in prestigious estates like Bowood House, owned by the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne whilst she is also a close friends of Queen Camilla.
Osborne Studio Gallery, 2 Motcomb St, Belgravia, London SW1X 8JU. osg.uk.com
NAHEM SHOA: INTO THE LIGHT
Until 31 March 2024
This display is a thought-provoking intervention that challenges how we view iconic pieces from the Walker. It raises uncomfortable questions about Transatlantic slavery, Liverpool’s cotton industry, and the objectification of women in art. Shoa’s work will stand side by side with masterpieces by Joseph Wright of Derby, David Hockney, Lucien Freud and James Tissot; igniting a powerful dialogue.
Walker Art Gallery, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EL. liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
FRANCES MACDONALD
7 to 22 December 2023
Featuring a collection of over 40 new works, this exhibition delves into the artistic journey of Frances Macdonald as she explores the captivating Inner Hebrides and its breathtaking landscapes. Macdonald’s approach involves on-site work, where she applies paint to her canvases with a small palette knife, creating rich impasto layers that mirror the rugged and tumultuous nature that surrounds her. Viewing a Macdonald painting in person is a visceral experience, immersing the spectator in the essence of the Scottish coastline.
Portland Gallery, 3 Bennet Street, London SW1A 1RP. portlandgallery.com
CĂTĂLIN MARIUS PETRIȘOR HEREȘANU
8 December 2023 to 20 January 2024
This retrospective of
