When he became a member of the Royal Academy Schools, Turner was 14 years old and was already known to the public because of his father. William Gayone Turner, barber and wig-maker, was so proud of his son that he would sell his works of art at his shop in Covent Garden. For his first presentation at the Summer Exhibition in 1790, the painter had chosen his first oil on canvas, a turbulent seascape. Fishermen at Sea fascinated for the dramatic light of the moon and the great virtuosity which gave the admirable illusion of the boats floating, suspended by the thrashing waves. In the future, the Master who elevated landscape painting to such a level as to have it compete with historic paintings in terms of value, went on to exhibit his works at the Royal Academy of Art for his entire life, in contention with Constable for the top spot of landscape painters. Turner often took advantage of the inaugural day of his exhibitions to add final touches to his paintings, an opportunity for an enthusiastic public to watch him transform his pieces before their very eyes.
Julie Mehretu returns to White Cube after 10 years with a new exhibition that will encompass all of the gallery’s spaces and debut three new series of paintings.
Opening to coincide with London Fashion Week, this landmark exhibition will be one of the most wide-ranging surveys of contemporary fashion culture ever staged in the UK. It will offer an unprecedented look at how careers in fashion are forged, and the multitude of opportunities London’s fashion scene offers young creatives.
Diving on Seven Continents with David Attenborough
An unforgettable journey through the natural world to explore the diversity of the seven continents. This is the immersive journey, narrated by David Attenborough, with images from Seven Worlds, One Planet.
Spanning more than six decades, the exhibition focuses on key moments in Yoko Ono’s career, including her years in London from 1966 to 1971, where she met John Lennon.