February Round Up: Five Exhibitions to see in London, this month.
Thursday 24 February 2022 marked a day full of optimism, anxiety and the unknown for residents of the United Kingdom as the first official day of ‘Living with covid’ measures being enforced across the country.
Over the past few months and despite the emergence of new variants, most have tried to find some semblance of a life they previously knew through finding the confidence to meet up with friends on a more regular basis, reintroducing travel for leisure and visiting art shows. As you venture back out into the world, here are five shows to see this month in London.
The artist Victor Ehikhamenor with his mixed-media piece, Still Standing
CREDIT: GRAHAM LACAO/CHAPTER OF ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
Still Standing at St Paul’s Cathedral
Leading Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor presents a new work, Still Standing at St Paul’s Cathedral, London as part of the 50 Monuments in 50 Voices project. Co-curated and commissioned by Prof. Dan Hicks the project centres on incredibly important conversations about the legacy of public artworks.
Address: St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Website: britishmuseum.org
Dates: until Saturday 14 May 2022
I Was Born Wrapped In A White Blanket at SoShiro Gallery
South African artist Lulama Wolf presents her first solo UK show at SoShiro. The paintings and textile installation explore elements of spirituality and feature new works from her residency in the South of France with Undiscovered Canvas, an Art Residency Program for emerging African artists. As a bonus treat, her work also sits in conversation with the ceramic works of Nigerian artist, Ladi Kwali whose work is also on show at the Body Vessel Clay Black Women, Ceramics & Contemporary Art exhibition at Two Temple Place.
Address: 23 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8DZ
Website: soshiro.co
Dates: until Friday 4 March 2022
Between Me and You, Burnice Mulenga at Home by Ronan McKenzie
photographer Bernice Mulenga presents their first solo exhibition at Home
Address: HOME by Ronan Mckenzie, 399 Hornsey Road, Second Floor, London N19 4DX
Website: homebyrm.space
Dates: until Sunday 6 March 2022
Khaleb Brooks, The Session, lino print, 2020
Decriminalised Futures the ICA
this group show at the ICA features 13 international artists who explore the multiplicity of sex work experiences. It is a celebration of all that unites the rights of sex workers with a deep look at its history.
Address: The Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AH
Website: ica.art
Dates: until Sunday 22 May 2022
DETAIL FROM CUT, BY BEVERLEY ONYANGUNGA. 2022
Beverley Onyangunga: Cut at Huxley-Parlour
London based multidisciplinary artist Beverley Onyangunga presents a solo show at Huxley-Parlour which explores the brutalities that occurred in 1890 during the reign of Belgian King Leopold II. Beverley’s exhibition is the first from the fourbythree programme launched by the gallery in 2021.
Address: 3-5 Swallow Street, London W1B 4DE
Website: huxleyparlour.com
Dates: until Thursday 14 April 2022