Howard Hodgkin, Gagosian, London
This exhibition features thirty gouaches inspired by India and hand-painted in England by Howard Hodgkin between 1990 and 1991. A sweeping tide of colour to brighten the wintry days, the work here ebbs and flows with optimism.
Until 31 January 2015, www.gagosian.com
XL//Peacock Visual Arts at 40, Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
One of Aberdeen’s most popular spaces celebrates its 40th anniversary with this bumper group exhibition. The long list of artists featured includes Steven Aalders, Claire Barclay, Barbara Rae, Adam Bridgland and Ralph Steadman.
Until 17 January 2015, www.peacockvisualarts.com
Playtime, Cornerhouse, Manchester
Celebrate 30 years of Cornerhouse with the final show before it moves to a new site in 2015. Nine artists present playful, participatory work inspired by Cornerhouse’s iconic brick structure and director Jacques Tati’s 1967 comedy masterpiece, Playtime.
Until 15 March 2015, www.cornerhouse.org
Graeme Durant, BALTIC, Gateshead
Artist Graeme Dura’s playful approach sees forms appropriated from the everyday. Fiction, reality, art history, literature and architecture are referenced via a process of recycling, improvisation and low-tech construction.
Until 22 February 2015, www.balticmill.com
Flat Broke & Berserk, Sun Pier House, Chatham
Taking place at Chatham’s new art space which is located in a former bank at the historic Sun Pier, this exhibition features the eclectic work of three local artists – Richard Curtis, Louise Nevett and Wendy Smith. Includes collages, paintings, drawings and prints.
Until 14 December 2014, www.sunpierhouse.co.uk
Selections chosen by Jack Hutchinson
