The Arts Desk has come up with the latest reviews on top performances associated with the visual arts from art and music to dance.
The Arts Desk's Fisun Gner reviewed the controversial Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusuma's, latest contribution to the world of visual arts in her perplexing yet engaging exhibition at the Tate Modern. Her final product reveals the 82-year-olds complex state of mind giving you a glimpse into the inner workings of her artistic thought process, or lack thereof. From a wide range of pieces from watercolours and oil paintings to a completely mirrored room with LED lighting, it's not hard to believe that the artist committed herself into a psychiatric ward from 35 years.
Meanwhile there are plenty of treats to be found in our new music pages. Peter Culshaw presents a special Valentine's Day video tribute of love songs from musicians born on the big day, from saxophonist Maceo Parker to soprano Rene Fleming. Joe Muggs reports on a stale Sunday night at the risk-averse Grammy Awards where big-sellers such as Adele, Foo Fighters and Bon Iver were the predictable winners. Of the week's new CD releases, the foggy melodic tunes of Porcelain Raft's 'Strange Weekend', Emeli Sand's debut 'Our Version of Events' and jazz great Gregory Porter's superlative 'Be Good' album all get plucked from the pile to feature in our Disc of the Day slot.
And Joe Muggs headed to Brixton Academy at the weekend to see the rather absurd French outfit Justice perform. With their hipster hair and shades of Daft Punk, they made a big noise melding disco, electronica, acid house and prog rock, but the effect was rather that of empty show, with the two men offering little by way of involvement other than being hunched over various pieces of electronic equipment. The heart may have been missing, but it certainly made for a dazzling spectacle that the mostly indie-rock crowd seemed to enjoy.
In other news, Ismene Brown rounded up the dance reviews and watched The Rodin Project, which originated from the modern dance group, The Russell Maliphant Company. However, Brown didn't think that the dance routines and concepts were fully developed enough and lacked a certain je ne sais pas quois factor. However, Maliphant was particularly ballsy in his choreography skills, which channelled some of the most cutting edge moves in street dance, however, it could have been more flamboyant at times.
The Arts Desk's Fisun Gner reviewed the controversial Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusuma's, latest contribution to the world of visual arts in her perplexing yet engaging exhibition at the Tate Modern. Her final product reveals the 82-year-olds complex state of mind giving you a glimpse into the inner workings of her artistic thought process, or lack thereof. From a wide range of pieces from watercolours and oil paintings to a completely mirrored room with LED lighting, it's not hard to believe that the artist committed herself into a psychiatric ward from 35 years.
Meanwhile there are plenty of treats to be found in our new music pages. Peter Culshaw presents a special Valentine's Day video tribute of love songs from musicians born on the big day, from saxophonist Maceo Parker to soprano Rene Fleming. Joe Muggs reports on a stale Sunday night at the risk-averse Grammy Awards where big-sellers such as Adele, Foo Fighters and Bon Iver were the predictable winners. Of the week's new CD releases, the foggy melodic tunes of Porcelain Raft's 'Strange Weekend', Emeli Sand's debut 'Our Version of Events' and jazz great Gregory Porter's superlative 'Be Good' album all get plucked from the pile to feature in our Disc of the Day slot.
And Joe Muggs headed to Brixton Academy at the weekend to see the rather absurd French outfit Justice perform. With their hipster hair and shades of Daft Punk, they made a big noise melding disco, electronica, acid house and prog rock, but the effect was rather that of empty show, with the two men offering little by way of involvement other than being hunched over various pieces of electronic equipment. The heart may have been missing, but it certainly made for a dazzling spectacle that the mostly indie-rock crowd seemed to enjoy.
In other news, Ismene Brown rounded up the dance reviews and watched The Rodin Project, which originated from the modern dance group, The Russell Maliphant Company. However, Brown didn't think that the dance routines and concepts were fully developed enough and lacked a certain je ne sais pas quois factor. However, Maliphant was particularly ballsy in his choreography skills, which channelled some of the most cutting edge moves in street dance, however, it could have been more flamboyant at times.
About the Author:
Catherine McCulloch is an arts writer for The Arts Desk with a specialisation in dance and new music. For more information on the arts world, visit theartsdesk.com
