Gavin Turk: Who What When Where How & Why
23rd November 2016 – 26 March 2017
Newport Street Gallery
Newport Street
London, SE11 6AJ
“Who What When Where How and Why” celebrates a remarkable 26-year journey in the artistic career of Gavin Turk, showcasing more than seventy of his works. This exhibition, held at the visually stunning Newport Street Gallery, not only includes Turk’s new and previously unseen artworks but also spans all six spaces of the gallery.
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Since bursting onto the London art scene in the early 1990s, Turk has devoted his career to delving into themes of authorship, identity, and value. His artwork, often featuring everyday objects, is widely recognized and acclaimed.
This exhibition marks Turk’s first significant showcase in the UK since 2002. It features some of his most renowned works, including “Cave,” his famous blue plaque installation first shown at his 1991 Royal College of Art degree exhibition. Born in 1967, Gavin Turk is a celebrated British artist with international acclaim. His solo exhibitions have exceeded fifty globally, and he has been featured in numerous group exhibits at prestigious institutions like the Morgan Library in New York, Tate Modern in London, and the Royal Academy of Art in London.
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Turk’s accolades include the Royal Academy of Art’s Charles Wollaston Award in 2007 and the Jack Goldhill Award for Sculpture in 2001. In 2010, he was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Arts from the University of East London.
Gavin Turk: Who What When Where How & Why opens on the 23rd of November until the 26th of March 2017 at Newport Street Gallery
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