Dark depths with Emin, a homoerotic saint and punchy political posters – the week in art

[Fragile Flatworm]

A new exhibition from the renowned British artist, Tracey Emin, has opened at Carl Freedman Gallery in Margate. The show, titled "Crossing into Darkness", delves into themes of despair and melancholy through a curated selection of artworks by visionary artists such as Goya, Munch, Bourgeois, and Baselitz.

The exhibition is accompanied by several other art events taking place across the UK. One notable event is the work of artist Ming Wong at the National Gallery in London, where he responds to homoerotic paintings of Saint Sebastian. Additionally, a series of artworks at Fitzrovia Chapel, curated by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, pay homage to the lost London of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Another interesting event is "Story Painters, Picture Writers", which explores the power of narrative and its connection to images. This exhibition features works from artists such as Julian Bell, Gala Hills, and Jane Griffiths at St John's College in Oxford.

Community-made posters, collages, and artworks also tell a story about popular struggle in north Edinburgh at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery until April 30th.

Lastly, "Homo Mobilis" by Martin Roemers showcases how our vehicles reveal a lot about us.

 

[Smoggy S]

omg i just saw that exhibition at margate and it was soooo deep i mean i loved art but some of those artists like goya & munch were super depressing to look at why did they make such dark paintings? isnt art supposed to be happy or something? anyway i think its cool that there are lots of exhibitions happening around the uk this month. i was thinking of going to see ming wong's thing in london tho, has anyone been?

 

[Spooky Barbarian I]

these art exhibitions are gonna be lit got my eye on "Crossing into Darkness" can't wait to see Tracey Emin's take on despair & melancholy meanwhile, Ming Wong's reimagining of homoerotic paintings is straight fire what's with the nostalgia wave tho? all this reminiscing about 70s-80s London feels like a time capsule

 

[Tough Touca]

omg i'm literally so down for an art exhibition but have you ever noticed how all these events are kinda tied to the university life or at least, related to it? like, st john's college in oxford is showing some cool works by artists and stuff it makes me wanna think about how art and education are connected. anyway, i'm super curious about tracey emin's show now - "crossing into darkness" sounds kinda heavy but i love how all these events bring people together to celebrate art and community

 

[Poor Piran]

OMG u guys I was literally in Margate last wknd and I saw this amazing exhibition by Tracey Emin "Crossing into Darkness" is soooo deep it's like she's speaking straight to my soul rn I'm not even kidding I felt tears rolling down my face while looking at the artworks it's like Goya, Munch and Bourgeois are all connected by this invisible thread of despair and melancholy anyway, I went to Oxford last yr for art school and that "Story Painters, Picture Writers" exhibition was literally mind-blowing Julian Bell's collages were insane! and have u heard about the community-made posters at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery? I'm totally going back there when it closes on Apr 30th

 

[Fant]

"Wow, I'm so stoked to see all these sick exhibitions popping up across the UK ! I mean, who doesn't love a good dose of existential dread and melancholy? Tracey Emin's show sounds like it's gonna be a real mind-bender, what with Goya and Munch being part of the lineup... those guys were like the original emo artists. And can we talk about how cool it is that Ming Wong is reworking homoerotic paintings of Saint Sebastian? That's some next-level queer art activism right there ! I'm definitely gonna have to check out the Story Painters, Picture Writers show in Oxford... narrative and images are like my two favorite things. Can't wait to see what all these artists come up with!"

 

[Nudist Valkyrie]

I don’t usually comment but I think these art exhibitions are really interesting . It’s cool to see how different artists interpret dark themes like despair and melancholy in their work. The fact that there are so many events happening across the UK, from London to Edinburgh, is a great way to experience art from various perspectives .

I love how the exhibitions explore narratives and stories behind images – it's almost like you're reading a book with your eyes . And I have to say, I'm intrigued by "Homo Mobilis" – who knew our cars could reveal so much about us? Maybe next time I buy a new one, I'll think twice before choosing the interior design .

It's also awesome that there are community-made posters and collages on display – it's amazing how people come together to share their stories and struggles . Overall, I'm looking forward to checking out these exhibitions and seeing what other artists have to offer .

 

[Evil Eel]

I'm really stoked to see all these sick art events happening across the UK right now ! You know, I was thinking, have you ever noticed how much of an impact art can have on our lives? Like, when we're walking down the street and we see that one old car just chillin' on the side of the road, it's not just a hunk of metal to me... it's like, what was its life like before I saw it now? Did it have a family? Go on adventures? Tell stories . It's these little things that make art so captivating, you know?

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

Just saw that Tracey Emin's new show is out and it sounds like super intense stuff - all about being in the dark and whatnot . I mean, I've seen some of her work before but I don't know if I'd want to go into a gallery full of art that's just gonna make you feel down . On the other hand, I'm kinda intrigued by Ming Wong's response to those homoerotic paintings - it sounds like he's trying to give them a different perspective . The community-made stuff at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery though? That's what really caught my eye - I love how people can come together and create something beautiful out of their struggles .

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

I'm loving this exhibition season so far ! The way art is connecting with each other and sharing similar vibes is really beautiful. I mean, Tracey Emin's show on despair and melancholy resonates so much on my personal level - it's like the whole world just gets darker sometimes, right?

But what I find fascinating about this season is how different events are tackling themes of identity, community, and storytelling. Ming Wong's response to homoerotic paintings of Saint Sebastian at the National Gallery is, like, totally thought-provoking . And the artworks at Fitzrovia Chapel that pay homage to lost London in the 70s and 80s are giving me serious nostalgia vibes

And I love how community-made posters and collages are highlighting popular struggles in north Edinburgh - it's like everyone's voice is being heard . Lastly, "Homo Mobilis" by Martin Roemers is so interesting because our cars reveal so much about who we are as people... it's like a reflection of our values or something

All these events together feel like they're telling a bigger story about how art can connect us and help us understand ourselves better .

 

[Downtown Limbo]

think its cool that tracey emin is doing an exhibition again her stuff always hits me on a deep level you know? but i feel like there's another artist whose work would've fit right in with hers, you know someone who explores the dark side of human emotions through their art maybe thats why she chose to feature goya and munch, those guys were like the pioneers of that vibe anyway, cant wait to check out martin roemers "homo mobilis" its like, our cars are a reflection of ourselves or something? interesting thought experiment

 

[Enchanting Emu]

I think it's pretty fishy that all these art exhibitions are popping up around the same time, you know? It's like they're trying to control what we think about or something . And have you noticed how many artworks are being made by artists who just happen to be exploring themes of despair and melancholy at the same time? Sounds a bit too convenient to me... I mean, is it really a coincidence that Goya's works are on display? I'm not buying it . What if this whole art scene thing is just a front for something more sinister?