Caragh Thuring: Sirenuse Art Project, Positano 

The Sirenuse Art Project was established in 2015 in Positano. Curated by Silka Rittson-Thomas and commissioned by Antonio and Carla Sersale, the project annually invites an artist to Le Sirenuse to permanently present a site-specific and iconic work from the heart of their practice while considering elements of this historic hotel. 

For the 2020 edition, Caragh Thuring has created a painting and a series of gessoed panels inspired by the nearby Vesuvius as well as the hotel’s extensive collection of volcano paintings, gouaches and etchings.

Volcanoes are a sustained feature in Thuring's work, a cross-section of an erupting volcano being the first painting she made at the start of her studio practice. Thuring has since painted numerous views of volcanoes, thoughtfully exploring their symbolic, mythical and natural power.

Read an interview with Thuring on the project here

Further information on Sirenuse Art Projects can be found here 

Anthea Hamilton: The Institute of Melodic Healing, Frieze LIVE

Anthea Hamilton creates an immersive installation at 9 Cork Street consisting of a digitally printed wallpaper and commercially made black mannequins, which act as placeholders. They physically engage with the other live works through figurative language. In addition, a fragrance floats, albeit briefly, in the space. These were formulated with two performers the artist has worked with in the past. 

Exhibition dates: 8-11 October 2020
Broadcast online: 6-11 October 2020

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Steve McQueen: London Film Festival

Steve McQueen's Mangrove, one of five films that make up the Small Axe anthology, will open the 64th edition of the British Film Institute London Film Festival, from 7 October 2020. 

The film will broadcast on BBC One and Amazon Prime Video this fall.

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Frieze Viewing Room

At the Fair

Thomas Dane Gallery

Featuring works by: Hurvin Anderson, Cecily Brown, Alexandre da Cunha, Anthea Hamilton, Phillip King, Michael Landy, Bob Law and Caragh Thuring.

Preview: 7-8 October 2020

Public access: 9-16 October 2020 

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Catherine Opie: 'Notes From America' Artist Talk, American Academy in Rome

Catherine Opie will discuss her work around community and home, as well as her recent road trip across the United States, with American Academy in Rome President Mark Robbins. Focusing on the idea of a place as a portrait, she will also touch on her interests to explore the Vatican with her camera during her residency at the American Academy in Rome.

The conversation will be presented over Zoom. Viewers can register in advance here. 

Monday, 5 October, 6pm (ET; 11pm GMT).

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Anthea Hamilton: Akimbo Stylee Documentary, Loewe

Artist and Director Ayo Akingbade directed a film on Anthea Hamilton, the British artist who created the wallpaper Sr Jeanne Wavy Boots w. Gazanias and Snails, 2020 for Loewe's Show-on-the-Wall. On camera, art historian and commentator Dr James Fox discusses life and art with Anthea Hamilton. The movie was filmed in Hamilton’s studio in Stockwell, London, at Open School East, Margate where she is the artist in residence and at Thomas Dane Gallery in London who represent Hamilton.

Watch the film in full here. 

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Alexandre da Cunha: Figurehead II, The Box, Plymouth

As part of a presentation of works, Alexandre da Cunha exhibits a new totemic sculpture from his Figurehead series, specially commissioned by The Box. In addition, a series of small table works populate the first floor in the North Hall — these playful sculptures are presented amongst objects and artefacts that da Cunha has chosen from The Box collections, creating a dialogue that explores domestic and leisure activity through thematic and material relationships. 

Finally, da Cunha's Affairs series occupies the South Hall and Active Archive; a collection of beach towels bearing national flags and consumer insignia, which explores his interest in stereotypes propagated under the guise of national identity.

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Michael Landy and Caragh Thuring: Scarf Up Project

Michael Landy and Caragh Thuring are two of nine artists who have designed unique scarf patterns for CW+ — the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The #ScarfUp project will be used by patients in hospitals suffering from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and those recovering from COVID-19. Volunteer knitters are encouraged to make and donate these scarves to the hospital, so that patients can receive them when returning for follow-up appointments.

To read more about the project click here. 

Terry Adkins: Curator's Talk, Pulitzer Arts Foundation 

Join curators Katie Delmez of the Frist Art Museum, Jamaal Sheats of Fisk University Galleries, and Stephanie Weissberg of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation for a virtual happy hour conversation on Terry Adkins. Discover how the hidden histories behind notable figures like George Washington Carver, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Bessie Smith inspired Adkins and his art. Learn about these little-known stories through the works featured in the exhibitions Terry Adkins: Our Sons and Daughters Ever on the Altar and Terry Adkins: Resounding.

This free program will be presented on Zoom; registration is required here. 

Thursday, 24 September, 5:30pm CT

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Abraham Cruzvillegas: The 1st Intergalactic Summit of Independent Art Spaces, Sandwich Gallery, Bucharest

The Summit is a proposal thought of in 2019 that makes so much more sense in 2020. Abraham Cruzvillegas thrives on improvisation and instability, on conjuring collective constructions and transforming collected objects into large environments, in the making of which he is never alone. For this occasion, Abraham has invited artist-run spaces from various countries to send us instructions for a group exhibition or group exhibitions. 

Exhibition dates: 11 September - 16 November 2020 

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