Part of the Entangled Pasts exhibition curently showing at the Royal Academy in London, 'Naming the Money' is the installation that won Lubaina Himid the Turner Prize in 2017. It features painted, life-sized cut outs and here I quickly explain what the artist creates here and the significance of the title: Naming the Money.

I was struck by 45th Parallel, an unusual art installation by Turner Prize Winner Lawrence Abu Hamdan at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh. Please check out this art minute that I made this week to share information about this incredible work with you...

Henry Moore's Modernist take on the Mother and Child trope. We look at his 'Mother and Childhood' sculpture in St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Trade Winds by Mai Al Shazly is a commentary on post-colonialism and empire and it takes form here of an image on a plate. Artist's website: https://www.maialshazly.com/

Artist Maysaloun Faraj's art is about coming home and expressing herself through colour and life.

Huma Babha's 'The Ghost of Human Kindness, 2011' stands outside the Royal Academy in London, for the duration of the Summer Exhibition 2023. Learn in this is 60 second documentary how it got its title and how it relates to a South Park cult cartoon series! South Park episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5wWMlKos-o

This short documentary explains how as an artist working within the heritage of Abstract Expressionism, Menzies uses the cold wax painting technique like meditation to express her ideas and feelings during the winter surprising results. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [global], [abstract], [landscape], [artist], 'mixed media', 'cold wax', 'Laura Menzies'

Magdalena Abakanowicz’ ABAKANS are like living, breathing entities. An early proponent of fibre art, Abakanowicz's work are expressive and evoke so much about the artist's life and career. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', 'fibre art', [fibre], [insight], [learn], [global], [abstract], [textile], [artist], 'mixed media', [hanging], 'Magdalena Abakanowicz'

The Memory of What Comes Next’ is a solo exhibition of work by the artist, Sam Lock. In this 1 minute/ 60 second documentary, I invite you to explore one of his works in particular, 'From Day to Day' to learn its various layers and to see how the artist treats both memory and time in different ways! Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [scratching], [abstract], [time], [artist], [memory], [collage], 'mixed media', [aesthetic], [documentary], 'art documentary, [film]

Discover the work iconic artist and ‘sculptor’ David Kemp, learn about his unique aesthetic ‘The Tribe That Held Up The Sky’ and discover some of the mysteries of the historic tribe. You can find out more: www.davidkemp.uk.com

Created using a long and magical photographic process, Cat Lee explores light, colour and time in her photographic work. Here is a quick insight. For this season I will include more information as BONUS EXTRA -you can find this in the 'Featured Insights' in the menu above.

Michael Brett's 'Walking Vase' is a woodcut that recalls the ancient Bronze Age ceramics found along the SouthWest coast of England. Learn more about his work and the woodcut technique in a minute! Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [woodcut], [print], [archaeology], [archeologie], [cornwall], [cornish], [trevisker], [treviskerware], [pottery], [landscape], [artist], [land]

A non-traditional landscape artist, Siobhan McLaughlin's approach to art is about understanding the landscape and how it reflects on Art - it is also very accessible and this surely accounts for her broad success in recent years, as an artist and curator. She was awarded the inaugural SSA Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Award at the RSA in 2019, commissioned to produce a film by the Tate's British Art Network and was the recipient of a From One to Another Cornwall Exchange Residency. CORRECTION: the 6m painting is called Glen Muick, rather than just Glen 🙂 Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [global], [abstract], [landscape], [artist], [collage], [textile], 'mixed media', [land], 'land art'

The artist Amin Roshan documents the historic oil industry in his work, using vintage photographs he creates silkscreens using thick crude oil with paint. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [iranian], 'oil industry', [iran], [global], [landscape], [artist], 'mixed media', 'mother and child', [madonna], 'mother earth', 'masjid suleiman', 'masjed soleiman', [bakhtiari], [carpet], 'persian carpet'

Alia Derouiche Cherif's art explores orientalist, breaking colonial gender views and female empowerment. [art], [artminute], [Arab], [Maghreb], [tunisian], [algerian], [women], [colonial], [orientalist],

Artist Jason Lilley's paintings bring together stories of the past and he invites the viewer to walk with its ghosts. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [global], [abstract], [landscape], [artist], [cornwall], [penwith], 'walking with ghosts'

Jonathan Michael Ray's 'Long Way Home' exhibition at Anima Mundi Gallery showcases this award winning artist's installation and mixed media works on collected histories. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [installation], [bricks], 'stained glass', [graffiti], [insight], [learn], [landscape], [artist], [collage], 'mixed media', [land], 'land art', 'anima mundi gallery', 'jonathan michael ray'

Jonathan Michael Ray's 'Long Way Home' exhibition at Anima Mundi Gallery showcases this award winning artist's installation and mixed media works on collected histories.

Andrew Hardwick’s latest exhibition, ‘Last of the Silence’ consists of enormous wooden panels which hold the memory of those inhabiting the land around the South West parts of England, where the artist lives. It is a moving collection of works which bring together the detritus of man and animal in a way that tells the story of the land, past and present.

M'barek Bouhchichi's portraits put uncomfortable colonial narratives and North African caste systems into the spotlight. Here are some key points about this series, which was very prominent at the 1-54 African Art Fair in London this autumn and here are some key points. #mbarekbouhchichi #morocco #maghrib #magreb #art #artist #artminute #rubber #portrait #colonialism

Easiest and fastest way to learn about a global artist such as Kanso is to examine one of his massive mural-style paintings such as 'Time Suspended in Space' which reflects on apartheid South Africa. By painting the Vietnam War, the Lebanese Civil War, the Gulf War, Kanso wanted to bring them into public consciousness, encourage peace and remembrance. Keywords: [art], 'modern art', 'contemporary art', [paintings], [insight], [learn], [global], [artist], [apartheid], 'South Africa', [1980s], [expressionist], 'activist art', 'Journey of Art for Peace'

This was the iconic image of the Royal Academy 2022 Summer Exhibition - is it Art? And what does it say about Art today? Art Minute is the Easiest and Fastest way to learn about a global artist such as Kathleen Ryan, and gain quick insights about modern and contemporary art in museums and galleries today.

The artist Amado Alfadni uses his research on Sudanese history to create Art in the ‘Alternative Museum of the Sudan'. #art #artist #artminute #sudan #africa #african #postcolonial #alternative #history

Sokari Douglas Camp's iconic steel sculptures are housed in important museums and private collections. Learn why she choses to work in steel and how her sculptures are inspired by the Nottinghill carnival!

Louise Bougourd's painting, "Hope" offer a glimpse into the artist's practice based in the natural surroundings of Dartmoor.

Mark Fleckner's 'Flags of the Eidelwess Pirates' is a living history of resistance of defiance and strength.

Naz Shahrokh's miniature paintings on silver maple leaves are iconic. These depict the desert landscape of the Gulf with simplicity and skill. Learn more about her work and practice in a minute...

Philip Wakeham’s sculptures are created using a lost wax technique - a description of this and how it inspires the artists's work is explained in 60 seconds.

Zena Assi's work reflects what it is to be human - she explores the layers of 'stuff' that surrounds and inspire us. The result is both meditative and charming. Here is a 60 second snapshot into the art of Zena Assi...

Solanne Bernard RCA's 'Succulent Decantings' are an exploration of materiality, form and colour. Her juicy, quivering and tactile art is truly compelling.. find out more in a minute.

This Art Minute on Renee Spierdijk's painting, 'Sisters (After Seydou Keita)' dives into the artist's fascinating visual conversation with the colourful Malinese photographer.

Artist Susanna Bauer's work draws together the historical craft of lacemaking to frame and highlight man and woman's relationship with nature and the environment.

A sculpture by the Pop artist Edward Paolozzi near Pimlico Underground station in London is the subject of this ArtMinute. ArtMinute is dedicated to providing quick, insightful glimpses into Art and artists' practices...

This Art Minute is about the work of Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, whose playful and brightly coloured sculptures and paintings reflect a deep sense of place and belonging.

The naive paintings of retired seaman, Alfred Wallis were hugely influential to British Modernist painting. Learn more about why and how they were painted, in around 60 seconds...

Presenting the latest Art Minute on 'The Drummer' by the incredible Tim Shaw. Gain a quick insight into the drummer and what he represents...

This Art Minute explores two works from 'House in a Garden' an exhibition at Jaberi Contemporary in Mumbai which saw Dawood exploring the intersections between visual art, culture and modern architecture.

The artist Afra Al Dhaheri's series 'To Detangle' explores materiality and the passing of time using hair, ropes and wires. Her installations vary in size from small woven works to immersive plaited and hanging rope curtains.

Sax Impey's painting from the series, The Light and The Veil is the subject of the latest Art Minute. Gain quick insight about this work and scroll down for more.

An extraordinary versatile and accomplished artist whose relationship with the sea runs through his inspiring works.

"Folly" stands beside the river at Millbank in London. Find out more about the installation and about the artist, Nathaniel Rackowe in around 60 seconds.

A minute snapshot into a seminal work by this hugely influential artist, Mohammed Kazem.

Masoud Akhavanjam's mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture, "Dilemma of Man" describes the decisions that must be made between personal good and the good of the wider community or the world.

The artist Danny Romeril's painting "Skiffle with Band" expresses the sound and excitement of live music through paint.

This Art Minute 6 is on a series of work, created by artist Marion Taylor in 2020-2021. It was inspired by the Leonard Cohen song, Anthem. "There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's How the Light Gets In."

Julia Florence's ceramics combine her love of drawing with her natural affinity to clay. Learn more about the "This is My Eden," a vase produced in August 2021 for the ANTHEM exhibition later this year. (see 'Featured Insights' tab for more details.)

Olivia Bax won the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2020 - an award that recognises exceptional emerging sculptors. This, "Kingpin" is part of her Off-Grid series. I heard Bax speak about it at Tremenheere Gallery earlier this year and I am delighted to share it with you.

The Third ArtMinute is about 'The Iron Road" by Keir Smith. It is an incredible sculptural installation in the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail in Gloucestershire, UK. Here are some short facts about it in less than a minute!

The second minute-long introduction to a sculpture by the iconic sculptor, Barbara Hepworth. "Epidaurus" stands at the entrance to the town of St Ives, in the SouthWest of England. Insight in less than a minute! I hope you like it!

Here is my first minute-long introduction to "Black Mound" a sculptural installation by David Nash OBE, at the Tremenheere Sculpture Garden in Cornwall. What can you know about Art in under a minute? I hope you like it!