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Show of the week

Ana Mendieta
Neolithic monuments inspired the Cuban-born American artist to create his timeless, timeless, poetic compositions that embrace nature in a primal way.
Tate Modern, London, from July 15 to January 17

Also show

The Hay Wain
John Constable’s pastoral genius comes home to Suffolk in his 250th birthday and he looks more magical than ever.
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, until 4 October

Madelon Vriesendorp
Art, a play that should fit perfectly in Soane’s twisted art and the hall of mirrors of the house.
Sir John Soane’s Museum, London, 15 July to 20 September

John Kay
The Georgian artist’s portraits of geologists, booksellers and many others bring the Edinburgh Illumination.
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, until December 6

Jasper Marsalis
Pictures captured by unsupervised webcams at beautiful places around the world provide today’s most beautiful updates.
Chisenhale Gallery, London, until 6 September

Picture of the week

When he wasn’t throwing cats or melting clocks, Salvador Dalí took the time in 1922 to say: “In the future architecture will be soft and furry.” In 1994, his prediction came true in Tokyo with the soft curves and hairy garden design of this, Soft and Hairy House, one of the iconic houses designed by Scottish-Japanese architects Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida. A new exhibition at V&A Dundeeto 28 August, examining Findlay’s work.

What we learned

Richard Malone has worn Björk and his sculptures are on display at the EU in Brussels, but his biggest distraction is the noisy horse.

Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis has revealed the inspiration behind his RuPaul-influenced Venice pavilion

The History of Advertising Trust turns 50 this week – from the Baldy Man to the Mad Martians, its archives are full of gems.

Misan Harriman went from City headhunter to filmed protest – to social media controversy

Space travel has inspired international outdoor art by Norman Rockwell, Alma Thomas and others

Flaming flags, bouncy blondes and buffalo skulls were among 50 images that captured America at 250.

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Armet Francis’ painting celebrated the spread of Africa

Mine of the week

Young people Satyr Gathering Grapes by Annibale Carracci, 1597-1600

Need some relief from the heat? Just reach for the grapes. That is how it is in the world of the shepherds of the golden age this picture appears. A goat – half man, half goat, and its animals subtly represented here with pointed ears and a tail rather than the hairy goat legs that are often favored – climbs a tree to pick delicious yellow grapes. It was a popular image of debauchery and indulgence in Rome at the end of the 16th century, where Caravaggio, too, was painting green grapes and consumers. This may seem like a lighter vision than his, but this is false. This is a decorated panel from a harpsichord or similar musical instrument and was probably painted by the librarian of the Farnese Palace. Another panel of the device shows the head of the satyr Silenus holding grapes while two attendants carry his body. These are the pagan images that make you doubt that the musical nights of the Farnese Palace must have been very interesting. Where Caravaggio’s grapes are full of darkness and sin, Carracci has no idea of ​​revenge.
National Gallery, London

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