Freud’s drawings lead into paint
London’s National Portrait Gallery is set to present “Lucian Freud: Drawing Into Painting”, an exhibition focused on how the celebrated portraitist developed images from paper studies into finished canvases.
Running from 12 February to 4 May, the show traces Freud’s working process, highlighting the role of drawing as a foundation for his intense, closely observed portraits.
Cardiff spotlights Gwen John
Elsewhere in the UK, Cardiff is turning attention to Gwen John, whose quiet, psychologically charged paintings and drawings have gained growing recognition over time.
Programmes in the city aim to place her art in clearer context for today’s audiences, connecting her legacy to Welsh cultural history and wider European modernism.
Benglis engages Giacometti
Contemporary artist Lynda Benglis is also featured in this week’s art highlights, with work that takes a fresh look at the influence of sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
The programme reflects a broader trend of living artists responding to 20th-century masters through new materials, forms and curatorial pairings.
Art schools look back
Scottish art schools are also part of the week’s wider focus, with initiatives that revisit older teaching models and studio traditions while reframing them for current practice.
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