February 2025 features significant exhibitions across London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City, showcasing notable artists and exploring themes of identity, loss, and cultural impact. Highlights include retrospectives, group shows, and immersive installations, offering a rich cultural experience for art lovers.
February 2025 offers a vibrant run of exhibitions across major cities, highlighting diverse artistic expressions. Key shows include:
– Leigh Bowery! at Tate Modern, London (27 Feb – 31 Aug) as a tribute to his transformative influence on art and fashion in the 80s and 90s.
– Through Motion by Heather Agyepong, exploring themes of mental health and identity through performance at Doyle Wham, London from 5 Feb.
– Noah Davis retrospective at Barbican, showcasing over 50 works examining Black life, from 6 Feb to 11 May.
– SCREEN MEMORIES group show in NYC, delving into mass media’s psychological impact on culture from 14 Feb to 14 Apr.
– Hole by Shadi Al-Atallah at Niru Ratnam in London (17 Jan – 22 Feb) reinterprets the notion of absence in art.
– Captive Heart installation by Athen Kardashian & Nina Mhach Durban at FormaHQ (8 Feb – 27 Apr) reflects on cultural identity, inspired by Selena.
– Yawm al-Firak by Sakir Khader at Foam, Amsterdam (7 Feb – 17 May), and explores themes of loss and resilience in Palestinian life.
– Eyes Open in the Dark featuring Peter Hujar’s work at Raven Row (30 Jan – 6 Apr) depicts intimate portraits and street scenes.
– After Leonora: Echoes of Surrealism runs at Gillian Jason, London (16 Jan – 26 Feb) showcasing the impact of Leonora Carrington’s surrealist legacy alongside contemporary artists.
– Mickalene Thomas: All About Love at South Bank Centre (11 Feb – 5 May), celebrating Black womanhood through immersive art.
– My Mama Told Me You Was A Problem, Bitch by Alvaro Barrington at MASSIMODECARLO, Milan, blends Black identity and cultural narratives from 15 Jan to 15 Feb.
– Manifestation 54: Shifting / Spirit / Time by Julianknxx at Buro Stedelijk (27 Feb – 24 Apr) uses multi-screen installations to explore connectivity through sound.
– ZⓈONAMACO (3 – 9 Feb) and Feria Material (6 – 9 Feb) in Mexico City showcase global art trends across diverse mediums.
February 2025 is set to be a dynamic month for culture and art enthusiasts, featuring a series of exhibitions that emphasise identity, loss, and societal issues through the work of both renowned and emerging artists. The exhibitions span significant themes from the influence of pop culture in diasporic identities to explorations of the inner psyche and community building through art. This period showcases the powerful role of art in reflecting personal and collective narratives within various cultural contexts.
The art exhibitions in February 2025 present a diverse array of themes, including identity and community, resilience in adversity, and the reimagining of artistic movements. Artists from various backgrounds illuminate the complexities of contemporary cultural experiences, making this month an essential period for engaging with transformative art.
Original Source: www.dazeddigital.com