Recently relocated, Pace's new location is undoubtedly impressive and provides greater scope for large scale exhibitions. The upstairs space is well thought out, spacious and importantly provides space for the art to breathe. The downstairs space works well for a single or a few large shallow sculptural works. On our recent visit we were treated the paintings and sculptures of Japanesec artist Yoshitomo Nara. His works are whimsical yet also carry a distinctive ominous undertone. While I prefer his more finished and defined paintings, the studies and scrappier paintings on wood and cardboard did sit well within his overall aesthetic. The highlight were the huge head sculptures on the lower level, these were both crude and refined. Overall, a visit to Pace is well worth it and I look forward to their...
ย ย ย Read moreWonderful exhibition of late Rothko works ( from 1968, two years before the artist passed away). It is impossible to overestimate the importance of seeing these works firsthand as opposed to reproductions. The latter simply do not do justice to the internal revolutions and expressive borderlands between domains of colour, especially in the late darker works. It was a privilege to see this exhibition. An extremely high quality free exhibition two minutes walk away from Oxford circus station. No free lunch? Eat your words,...
ย ย ย Read moreI nearly missed it walking by the building; I didn't expect a historical building for one of the world's top contemporary galleries. What an impressive building facade, steeped in history.
Then, I stepped in. The open layout of the ground-floor room showcasing Alexander Calder's was amazing. The astute layout of the exhibition really brought out the works, along with the precise lighting that brought out the profiles of the mobiles, literally art works in...
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