July 2024: A Global Showcase of Artistic Brilliance

July 2024 is set to be a vibrant month for art enthusiasts, with a multitude of exhibitions worldwide, featuring both emerging talents and celebrated masters. Here are some of the highlights:

London Highlights

Dominique White: ‘Deadweight’ at Whitechapel Gallery (July 2 – September 15): This exhibition features four large sculptures inspired by the sea and Blackness, created during White’s residency in Italy.
Penny Slinger: ‘Exorcism: Inside Out’ at Richard Saltoun Gallery (July 3 – September 7): Slinger presents images from her ambitious 1970s book that was previously withheld, exploring feminist themes.
Lonnie Holley: ‘All Rendered Truth’ at Camden Art Centre (July 5 – September 15): Holley showcases new works on canvas and found material sculptures created in Italy.
Goshka Macuga at London Mithraeum Bloomberg Space (July 9 – January 18, 2025): Macuga creates a cave-like installation, evoking ancient Roman Britain and exploring themes of birth and rebirth.
Minoru Nomata: ‘Continuum’ at White Cube (July 10 – August 24): Nomata’s surreal paintings of humanless buildings offer a meditative exploration of form and space.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (June 18 – August 18): This iconic event celebrates contemporary art with works by artists like David Hockney and Tracey Emin.

Tokyo Highlights

Kenzo Takada Exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery (July 6 – September 16): This exhibition traces the evolution of the famous designer through costume displays and sketches.
Journey to the World of Edward Gorey at Yokosuka Museum of Art (July 6 – September 1): Featuring approximately 250 works, this exhibition delves into Gorey’s unique and intricate illustrations.
Jean-Michel Folon “Agency of Imaginary Journeys” at Tokyo Station Gallery (July 13 – September 23): Showcasing around 230 pieces, this retrospective explores Folon’s vibrant and critical artworks.

Europe Highlights

Anselm Kiefer: Fallen Angels at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence (March 22 – July 21): Featuring Kiefer’s layered, textural works that reflect post-war Germany.
Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism at Musée d’Orsay, Paris (March 26 – July 14): Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Impressionist movement with works by Monet, Renoir, and more.

Other Notable Exhibitions

Yoko Ono, Music of the Mind at Tate Modern (February 15 – September 1): A comprehensive look at Ono’s influential career in conceptual and performance art.
Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider at Tate Modern (April 25 – October 20): This exhibition explores the innovative art of The Blue Rider group.
Keith Haring “Art to the Streets” at Fukuoka Art Museum (July 13 – September 8): Showcasing Haring’s iconic subway drawings and his impact on public art.

These exhibitions offer a rich and diverse exploration of contemporary and historical art, making July 2024 an exciting month for art lovers around the world.