Ben Luke
Tavares Strachan at the Hayward: imaginative show delights and informs
This first major survey of the artist’s work takes us on a journey in search of knowledge
Kehinde Wiley Prelude at the National Gallery: Changing the landscape
The artist, famous for his portraits, has turned his attention to the landscape of art history
Life Between Islands at Tate Britain review: captivating Caribbean art
This exploration of the relationship between the Caribbean and Britain in art across eight decades is utterly absorbing
Lubaina Himid at Tate Modern: Full of generosity, so why the barriers?
The biggest ever show for the 2017 Turner Prize-winner is so nearly great, but frustrated by odd installation choices
Paula Rego: The Forgotten at Victoria Miro - raw, shocking and free
This new and recent body of work fills the gap left by her recent Tate Britain retrospective
London’s Courtauld Gallery reopens, and it’s magnificent
Our critic feared a refurb would ruin this gorgeous gallery - instead, it has opened it up to new glories
Pablo Bronstein at Sir John Soane’s Museum: Tate should buy the lot
This reflection on the museum by the British-Argentinian artist is a great leap forward in his work
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize: great images, small show
The usual frustrations return - there are great works here, but the gathering is too broad
Maurice Broomfield: Industrial Sublime at the V&A - deeply impressive
To modern, eco-wary eyes these images have a very different impact, but they’re undeniably extraordinary artworks
Noguchi at the Barbican review: Compelling and uplifting
This show manages to reconnect the everyday objects we all recognise with the designs of sculptor Isamu Noguchi
The Body Remembers at BAC review: a mesmerising performance
This performance piece, exploring the trauma experienced by black women, was highly compelling
The London art world tastemakers - the women shaking it up
As galleries gear up for Frieze, Ben Luke talks to the talented tastemakers who are changing the scene for the better
Frieze London 2021: The six things you can’t miss at the art fair
This is the best-looking Frieze London in years, says art critic Ben Luke
Studio Voltaire has long punched above its weight, now it can fly
The non-profit space has reopened after a £2.8m capital project and it’s just what the doctor ordered, says Ben Luke
Hyundai Commission: Annicka Yi at Tate Modern - this one will be a hit
The South Korean artist has created a dreamy installation that is art as experimental fiction
How to do Frieze week for free in London
The annual art fair is about to open, and all the city’s galleries are putting on their best shows - and it’ll cost you nothing
Shilpa Gupta at Barbican Curve: a growing, devastating cacophony
The Indian artist’s new installation expresses solidarity with the common humanity of those oppressed throughout the world for their ideas
Turner Prize review: Commendable attempt to harness grassroots spirit
In a shake-up to proceedings, this year’s shortlist features the work of five art collectives - but the notion of one of them being picked as a winner feels absurd
Theaster Gates: A Clay Sermon review: it’s a must-see
Upstairs at the Whitechapel Gallery has never looked so good, writes Ben Luke
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s last work: the Arc de Triomphe
Following the artist’s death in 2020, this will be the very last of Christo’s works - there will never be another so you’d better get on the Eurostar
Frieze Sculpture review: a delightful meeting of park and art
The annual public sculpture exhibition is just in time for the last days of ‘summer’ and it’s never less than engaging