Here’s my pick of three things to do this week, from the Sensing Spaces exhibition at the Royal Academy to an international art fair in Olympia and Women’s History Month across east London.
STOP
What: Sensing Spaces
Where: Royal Academy, London
When: Until April 6
I went to see this exhibition yesterday and it is a welcome relief to the usual exhibitions held at the Royal Academy and the overwhelming clutter of the Summer Exhibition. Sensing Spaces showcases seven immersive installations from seven architectural practices from six countries across the world. Visitors are as much a part of the exhibition as the installations themselves– you are invited to touch, climb, walk, sit and contemplate. (images my own)
LOOK
What: Art14
Where: Olympia, London
When: February 27- March 2
The second edition of London’s global art fair presents over 140 galleries from 42 countries, with prices starting from £500. An accompanying events programme includes a tour of Richard Rogers’ Maggie’s Centre in Fulham and a discussion with Heatherwick Studio about the Olympic Cauldron. There’s also Food 4 Art, where four chefs will oversee the food for one of the four days of the show, including Florence Knight of Polpetto and Jason Atherton.
LISTEN
What: Women’s History Month
Where: Various locations, London
When: March 1-31
Women’s groups, artists, activists, performers, writers, arts, media and community organisations are celebrating Women’s History Month in East London, and International Women’s Week in Tower Hamlets, with a remarkably diverse range of events and exhibitions. First up there’s the already open Hannah Hoch exhibition, which is well worth a visit, there’s also a group exhibition at Hoxton’s KK Outlet revealing the sinister side of the fashion industry, while the Hales Gallery will showcase Carolee Schneemann’s Water Light/Water Needle for the first time since 1966.
