EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to The Wick
Dear Culturally Curious,
Art Basel Paris opened at the Grand Palais with big-ticket sales landing despite the unrest that swept parts of France last weekend. However, disruption has led to the early closure of the fair, which now ends tonight. White Cube placed Julie Mehretu’s Rise of the New Suprematists (2001) at $7.8 million and Hauser & Wirth found a home for Gerhard Richter’s Rococo Table at $10.5 million. As one dealer put it, “Many had already booked and decided to come anyway.” Now that’s dedication.
The art spills gloriously into the streets. Three monumental bronze figures by Tracey Emin now hold court on the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme at Trocadéro, while filmmaker Alice Diop makes her first move into exhibition-making at the Palais d’Iéna with Miu Miu. Avenue Winston Churchill becomes an open-air gallery stretching between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. Wear flat shoes.
Back home, London’s great museums are joining forces. The V&A, Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall unite with Serendipity Arts (the force behind South Asia’s largest arts festival in Goa) for a free festival on Exhibition Road from 19 to 27 June 2027, with an all-female curatorial team championing talent from India and its diaspora. Google Arts & Culture steps up for a new initiative launch set for next week – at the Courtauld – The Art of Looking offering a new online display of over 300 works.
New York, not to be outdone, has named the institutions taking part in the inaugural Art Week NYC this November including Whitney and The Met. Closer to home, Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham are shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. May the boldest bid win.
This weekend the V&A South Kensington unveils Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things, a free expo of eight looks lent by Mary Austin to mark the singer’s 80th anniversary. The title comes from Mercury himself: “I like to be surrounded by splendid things,” and the fabulous staging champions that.
Next week – the big question will be, how can culture affect our tourism and travel industry as mega giants Travel & Leisure take residence at the Dorchester for their two day conference, “World’s Best Summit”. I am looking forward to discussing ‘Arts on the Rise’ how to create a cultural destination with a panel including Nicola Butler (Noteworthy) and Bilal El-Hammoumy (Inclusive Morocco).
This weekend why not rest and recover post Fair madness with AWITA at ‘The Light Eaters’ Townhall exhibition from Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst and Virginia Damtsa – with breathwork from Rebecca Dennis and advice from nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson. Tickets on us – see below. And breathe…..
Wishing you a splendid weekend. Don’t forget the brolly to fend off Storm Austen.
Katy & The Wick KTW Family
Art Basel Paris opened at the Grand Palais with big-ticket sales landing despite the unrest that swept parts of France last weekend. However, disruption has led to the early closure of the fair, which now ends tonight. White Cube placed Julie Mehretu’s Rise of the New Suprematists (2001) at $7.8 million and Hauser & Wirth found a home for Gerhard Richter’s Rococo Table at $10.5 million. As one dealer put it, “Many had already booked and decided to come anyway.” Now that’s dedication.
The art spills gloriously into the streets. Three monumental bronze figures by Tracey Emin now hold court on the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme at Trocadéro, while filmmaker Alice Diop makes her first move into exhibition-making at the Palais d’Iéna with Miu Miu. Avenue Winston Churchill becomes an open-air gallery stretching between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais. Wear flat shoes.
Back home, London’s great museums are joining forces. The V&A, Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall unite with Serendipity Arts (the force behind South Asia’s largest arts festival in Goa) for a free festival on Exhibition Road from 19 to 27 June 2027, with an all-female curatorial team championing talent from India and its diaspora. Google Arts & Culture steps up for a new initiative launch set for next week – at the Courtauld – The Art of Looking offering a new online display of over 300 works.
New York, not to be outdone, has named the institutions taking part in the inaugural Art Week NYC this November including Whitney and The Met. Closer to home, Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham are shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. May the boldest bid win.
This weekend the V&A South Kensington unveils Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things, a free expo of eight looks lent by Mary Austin to mark the singer’s 80th anniversary. The title comes from Mercury himself: “I like to be surrounded by splendid things,” and the fabulous staging champions that.
Next week – the big question will be, how can culture affect our tourism and travel industry as mega giants Travel & Leisure take residence at the Dorchester for their two day conference, “World’s Best Summit”. I am looking forward to discussing ‘Arts on the Rise’ how to create a cultural destination with a panel including Nicola Butler (Noteworthy) and Bilal El-Hammoumy (Inclusive Morocco).
This weekend why not rest and recover post Fair madness with AWITA at ‘The Light Eaters’ Townhall exhibition from Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst and Virginia Damtsa – with breathwork from Rebecca Dennis and advice from nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson. Tickets on us – see below. And breathe…..
Wishing you a splendid weekend. Don’t forget the brolly to fend off Storm Austen.
Katy & The Wick KTW Family
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