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Simone Brewster's new exhibition explores our social relationship with objects

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A new exhibition from one of the leading voices in contemporary design, Simone Brewster , encourages viewers to reconsider their perception of everyday objects and how we interact with them. These dialogues of heritage, memory, race, gender, tradition and form are embodied in some of the key centrepieces of the exhibition.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy.

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Kevin Poon celebrates 40 years of McNuggets with an immersive exhibition experience

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It's been 40 years since McNuggets first hit McDonald's, and to mark the occasion, WOAW Gallery founder Kevin Poon has curated an interactive art exhibition that explores their cultural impact. These pieces look at the enduring popularity of Chicken McNuggets and focus on their cultural impact in the exhibition's home, Hong Kong.

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Terrarium: New Ant Hamlyn exhibition explores the human need to preserve things forever

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Contemporary London-based artist Ant Hamlyn is back with a new solo show at Berlin's Weserhalle art gallery. We've previously seen how his flower sculptures have reflected on memories, magic and mythology , and now he's taken these themes one step further with Terrarium, a new exhibition which runs at Weserhalle until 13 April.

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Bong paintings and black cats playing poker: new show lets disruptive artist duo off the leash

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Ricardo Passaporte Off Leash, a duo exhibition by Travis Fish and Ricardo Passaporte features works that are playful, disruptive and push against the boundaries of contemporary art. And this dynamic and playful exhibition is getting a lot of attention, thanks partly to the international success both creatives have recently enjoyed.

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Rising Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku introduces her first major UK solo show

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Photo credit - Full house Partners © The Nigerian artist explores colourful connections between people and flora, inspired by her mother and former career as a florist. But right now, she's back in Blighty for the opening of her first major UK solo exhibition, The Dance of People and the Natural World , at Hastings Contemporary.

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Photographer Keisha Scarville wins the inaugural 2024 Saltzman Prize

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The prestigious new Saltzman Prize, an annual award which recognises the Emerging Photographer of the Year, has gone to Keisha Scarville for her striking images that reflect themes of belonging and place. This title reflects on her artistic journey and her family history via materials such as stone, water, skin and fabric.