Exhibition of the Week: Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern
Tate Modern in London is hosting a major exhibition of Ana Mendieta, the Cuban-born American artist whose ephemeral, raw, and poetic works embrace nature in a truly original way. Inspired by Neolithic monuments, her pieces are on display from 15 July to 17 January.
Also Showing: The Hay Wain and More
John Constable's pastoral masterpiece 'The Hay Wain' returns to Suffolk at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, until 4 October. In his 250th birthday year, the painting looks more magical than ever.
Madelon Vriesendorp's surreal, playful art is showcased at Sir John Soane's Museum, London, from 15 July to 20 September, fitting perfectly into Soane's mind-bending collection.
John Kay's caricatures of geologists, booksellers, and more bring Enlightenment Edinburgh to life at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, until 6 December.
Jasper Marsalis presents images taken by unattended internet cameras at global beauty spots, offering a contemporary update of the picturesque at Chisenhale Gallery, London, until 6 September.
Image of the Week: Soft and Hairy House
In 1922, Salvador Dalí predicted that the future of architecture would be soft and hairy. In 1994, this came true in Tokyo with the Soft and Hairy House, designed by Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida. A new exhibition at V&A Dundee, until 28 August, explores Findlay's career.
What We Learned This Week
Richard Malone, who has dressed Björk, has sculptures on show in Brussels but is distracted by a noisy horse. Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis revealed his RuPaul-influenced Venice pavilion inspiration. The History of Advertising Trust turned 50, with gems from the Baldy Man to mash-mad Martians. Misan Harriman went from City headhunter to protest photographer and social media controversy. Space travel inspired art by Norman Rockwell and Alma Thomas. Burning flags, busty blondes, and bison skulls captured America at 250. The photography of Armet Francis celebrated the African diaspora.
Masterpiece of the Week: Young Satyr Gathering Grapes
Annibale Carracci's 'Young Satyr Gathering Grapes' (1597-1600) at the National Gallery, London, depicts a satyr climbing a tree for sweet yellow grapes. This image of sensuality and gratification was popular in late 16th-century Rome. The panel, from a harpsichord, was likely painted for the librarian of the Farnese Palace. Unlike Caravaggio's dark grapes, Carracci's carry no hint of retribution.
