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Show of the week
Comrades in Art: Artists Against Fascism
In the 1930s, Europe was in a state of intervention rather than extremism. Artists as well as poets and intellectuals tried to fight against the fascists, revealing this exhibition from the latest publication of the AIA (Artists International Association).
Towner Eastbourne, until 18 October
Also show
Hidden: Photography and Migration Under the Khmer Rouge
A graphic novel of survival and memory preservation under the Khmer Rouge, narrated by Charles Fox and Prum Sisaphantha (Pantha).
The Wiener Holocaust Library, London, until 15 May
Ancient Netherlandish Art
The newly created paintings from the workshop of the great 15th century painter Rogier van der Weyden are among the wonders of the northern Renaissance here.
British Museum, London, until 20 September
Katharina Grosse: I got up, I walked quickly
The installation is a Technicolor painting by this German artist.
White Cube, London, until 31 May
Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today
Vanessa Bell, Henri Rousseau and many others are celebrating the flower in contemporary art.
Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, until 6 September
Picture of the week
Sylvia Sleigh photographed friends, critics, strangers – anyone who found her interesting and beautiful. A new show The Welsh photographer brings together seven of his beautiful subjects, including a stunning portrait of Johanna Lawrenson, a gorgeous brunette with long legs inspired by Sleeping Venus.
What we learned
From the new pier to 1.3 tons of hotel bed linen Lydia Ourahmane’s work speaks of Venice itself.
An ugly Ukrainian origami bird has arrived at the Venice Biennale
The mystery writer in Holbein’s painting may be Anne Boleyn
Gagosian London will create a “cloud” lost by Christo
Multisensory input can make the original drawings less interesting for children
“Hate politics” should not leave the US at the Venice Biennale, says Anish Kapoor.
A treasure trove of glass made by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris has been restored
An anarchist artist painted the Spanish Civil War from the front
One of the last residents of Gaudí’s masterpiece, Casa Milà “accustomed to all visitors”
Venice Biennale artist Lubaina Himid is not feeling settled
Artist Eric Lusito has been on a scientific journey through space and time
Mine of the week
Christ carried to the Tomb by Sisto Badalocchio, after 1609
The dead body of Christ has a light that shines like a full moon, an evil light that dominates this little painting and makes you focus on the dead whether you like it or not. It is a small picture painted on copper, not canvas. This hard metal does not absorb the paint but makes it stand well on the polished surface in a way that adds to the main story: The followers of Christ, desperate to see him crucified, carry his body to the grave at night. We see the moonlit sky peeking through the dark trees of the night. Obviously this is not an allegory of the church but an image that one can study at home, thinking about his sad vision of going to all people with sorrow and love.
National Gallery, London
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