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Wednesday 7 October, 5–6pm

Stephen Friedman Gallery hosts Denzil Forrester In Conversation with Ann Gallagher

Stephen Friedman Gallery is delighted to host an online talk between Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester and Ann Gallagher (former Director of Collection, British Art, Tate) on Wednesday 7 October, 5–6pm. The...

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Solo Exhibition

29 September 2020–24 January 2021

Kehinde Wiley: Ship of Fools

The Levinsky Gallery, The Box, Plymouth, UK

For its inaugural exhibition, The Box presents 'Kehinde Wiley: Ship of Fools'. The show includes the three-channel digital film projection 'Narrenschiff (Ship of Fools)', which joined the museum's collection in 2018 thanks to the Contemporary Art Society Collections Fund at Frieze. 

The Levinsky Gallery, The Box, Plymouth, UK

Solo Exhibition

27 September 2020–1 January 2021

Andreas Eriksson: from Sketch to Tapestry

The Nordic Watercolour Museum, Tjörn presents a solo exhibition of watercolours, drawings and hand-woven textiles by Swedish artist Andreas Eriksson. Eriksson is known for his poetic depictions of the natural world, describing...

The Nordic Watercolour Museum, Tjörn, Sweden

Solo Exhibition

10 September–8 November 2020

Jonathan Baldock presents 'Me, Myself and I'

For his first exhibition in Norway, Baldock presents a new body of work, many of which were made during lockdown in London at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kunsthall Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway

Solo Exhibition

10 July–1 November 2020

Kehinde Wiley: Peintre de L'Épopée (Painter of the Epic)

'Kehinde Wiley: Painter of the Epic' at Centre d'art La Malmaison, Cannes is the first major survey of the African-American artist's work in France. Curated by Numa Hambursin, the exhibition brings together...

Centre d'art La Malmaison, Cannes, France

Solo Exhibition

25 June–30 December 2020

David Shrigley presents 'Do Not Touch the Worms'

'Do not Touch the Worms' at Copenhagen Contemporary (CC), Denmark is David Shrigley's largest solo presentation to date. The exhibition centres on an installation created by the British artist specially for the...

Copenhagen Contemporary, Denmark

Solo Exhibition

13 March–1 November 2020

Jonathan Baldock, 'Facecrime'

'Facecrime' is a touring solo exhibition by British artist Jonathan Baldock. The exhibition features a series of ceramic columns inspired by the discovery, in 1974, of more than a thousand perfectly preserved...

Bluecoat, Liverpool, UK

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Solo Exhibition

17 October 2020–17 January 2021

Denzil Forrester: 'Itchin & Scratchin' travels to Spike Island

Spike Island presents a selection of paintings and works on paper by Denzil Forrester in his largest institutional exhibition to date. Titled 'Itchin & Scratchin', the show spans Forrester's engagement with the...

Spike Island, Bristol, UK

Event

Wednesday 13 May, 6–7pm

Virtual Studio Visit and In-Conversation with Denzil Forrester

Join Contemporary Art Society (CAS) on Zoom for a live studio visit with Denzil Forrester at his Cornwall studio, followed by an in-conversation between the artist and CAS Director Caroline Douglas. Forrester...

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Acquisition

8 April 2020

Highlights of Recent Institutional Acquisitions

Deborah Roberts, 'We are Soldiers', 2019, MFA Boston, Massachusetts, USA Lisa Brice, 'Untitled', 2019, X Museum, Beijing, China Yinka Shonibare CBE, 'Adam and Eve', 2013, Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town, South Africa Deborah...

Event

27 February 2020

Denzil Forrester

Nottingham Contemporary hosts an evening of film and discussion exploring Denzil Forrester's life and practice. The event coincides with the artist's solo exhibition at the gallery, 'Itchin & Scratchin'. The evening launches...

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham, UK

Event

Thursday 6 February, 2020

Talk Art, Denzil Forrester

Robert & Russell meet legendary British artist Denzil Forrester. We discuss 40 years of painting, his childhood in Grenada, the impact of moving to London in 1967 aged 11, his memories of...

Event

15 January 2020

Denzil Forrester, Study Day and In Conversation

This Study Day is a partnership between Art on the Underground and Iniva that aims to generate new readings of Denzil Forrester's work, invite personal responses and inspire continuing dialogue. The event...

Chelsea College of Arts, London, UK

Award

26 November 2019

Denzil Forrester awarded a Morley Fellowship

The second Morley Fellowship has been awarded to Denzil Forrester in recognition of his service of over 30 years as a painting and drawing tutor at the college. The fellowship was awarded...

Morley College, London, UK

Event

23 October 2019

Denzil Forrester in Discussion with Matthew Higgs

Join Denzil Forrester and Matthew Higgs (Director of White Columns, New York) at The Royal College of Art, London for a lively discussion on Forrester's practice, teaching and inspirations. The discussion forms...

Royal College of Art, London

Commission

19 September 2019

Denzil Forrester is commissioned by Transport for London (TFL)

Art on the Underground have commissioned Grenada-born, British artist Denzil Forrester to create a large-scale public artwork, currently on view until September 2020. Forrester is the third commission in a new series...

Brixton Underground Station, London, UK

Group Exhibition

12 June–15 September 2019

Denzil Forrester, Deborah Roberts, Yinka Shonibare CBE and Kehinde Wiley in ‘Get Up, Stand Up Now'

'Get Up, Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers' is a major new exhibition curated by Zak Ové that celebrates Black creativity from the post-war era to the present day. Bringing...

Somerset House, London, UK

Event

Thursday 23 May, 2019

Stephen Friedman Gallery launches a new book on Denzil Forrester

We are delighted to announce that a new book on Denzil Forrester's work will be launched on Thursday 23 May at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The evening will also feature an ‘In Conversation'...

News

4 December 2018

Denzil Forrester joins Stephen Friedman Gallery

We are delighted to announce that Denzil Forrester has joined Stephen Friedman Gallery. Forrester's vibrant, colourful works immortalise the dynamic energy of the London reggae and dub nightclub scene during the early...