Exhibitions in Spring | May
What to see this month
Philip Mould & Company's Spring exhibition recommendations.
6 April - 31 July 2022
This highly anticipated exhibition has recently opened at The National Gallery and explores the extraordinary work of Raphael throughout his short lived career.
Although his career only lasted two decades, Raphael was significant in shaping Western culture in a way few artists had done so before. This exhibition explores Raphael's oeuvre and displays a number of works including paintings, drawings, poetry, sculpture design, tapestry and prints.
With loans coming from all over the world, Raphael's masterpieces are at The National Gallery together; making for an incredibly rare experience. This exhibition is the first ever to explore Raphael's complete career and will be on display until 31st July.
Where: The National Gallery, London.
When: Until 31 July 2022.
Tickets: Visit The National Gallery website to book your tickets.
28 April - 18 September 2022
Walter Sickert is recognised as one of the most notable artists of the 20th Century. Now open at the Tate Britain this exhibition is the first major retrospective for the artist in over 60 years and explorers Sickert's radical and distinctive approach to painting.
A former actor, Sickert radically developed the depiction of performers in music halls and domestic settings. Influenced by the rise in celebrity culture and current events, he created compelling narratives in his subjects.
Sickert was highly influential to several 20th century artists including Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. This major exhibition displays over 150 of Sickert's work and will be on view until the 18th September.
Where: Tate Britain, London.
When: 28 April - 18 September 2022
Tickets: Visit the Tate Britain website to purchase your tickets.
Thomas Lawrence: Coming of Age
May 2021 - 31 May 2022
The Holburne Museum’s first virtual exhibition comes to a close at the end of this month on 31st May. This exhibition explores the first 25 years of Sir Thomas Lawrence’s career and sheds a fresh light onto one of Britain’s greatest portrait painters.
This exhibition examines Lawrence’s self-image and considers the impact of Bath’s culture on the young artist at the beginning of his career.
A selection of significant works have been included in this virtual exhibition such as Georgiana, Duchess of Decvonshire (1757-1806) which will be available to view online until 31st May. The online exhibition is accompanied by the publication Thomas Lawrence Coming of Age by Amina Wright, and can be purchased here.
Where: The Holburne Museum’s website.
When: Until 31st May 2022
Tickets: Visit The Holburne Museum website to view their virtual exhibition.
