Migrations, Architecture, Tunnels - Editor's Choice, Exhibitions

Migrations, Architecture, Tunnels - Editor's Choice, Exhibitions

27 January, 2012
by: Tom Jeffreys

Every Friday our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week to come. Tom Jeffreys selects his top three exhibitions.

From Tuesday 31st January
Migrations @ Tate Britain
Tate Britain presents an exhibition that explores the idea of migration through the work of various artists from 1500 to the present day. Immigration is a bit of a political football right now, but this show seeks to examine how Britain (and its culture) has always been influenced by waves of migrants – from Flemish and Dutch painters in the sixteenth century to Mondrian's move to London to escape fascism in 1938.


From Friday 3rd February
IN SITU @ St John on Bethnal Green
The elegantly understated St John on Bethnal Green plays host this February to a series of works by three young contemporary artists. Kite & Laslett present an immersive sound and light installation in the belfry, whilst Eleanor Wyss has produced a series of detailed architectural drawings based on those of Sir John Soane, who designed the Grade I listed church in 1826.


From Friday 3rd February
Tunnel Vision @ Stour Space
Contemporary artists Victoria Trinder and Necole Schmitz have teamed up to present an immersive installation this February at Stour Space. Schmitz has created a warren of hidden nooks and secret dens that visitors are encouraged to crawl through and around, whilst Trinder introduces an element of voyeurism through the use of CCTV. Also, while you're there, make sure to have something to eat at The Counter – the finest breakfasts in London.


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