Pinboard: Amy singsong, art along the PoW – and a letter from Jay Gatsby?

2. Two ace new shows on arty Prince Of Wales Road

We love the PoW! these days and at its opposite ends are two unmissable new shows.

First off, the Beardsmore Gallery hosts a new exhibition by Wolverhampton artist Jason Hicklin.

Stark against the white walls of the two-roomed space, Hicklin’s atmospheric etchings and large graphite drawings, based on walks around the coast and lakes of the British Isles and Ireland, are grouped together under the name Mull: Water-surrounded Land. Perfect pre- or post-Grafton pontification, methinks (ends June 21).

And at the other end of the PoW (perhaps via a stop-off at the Brewery, Fields Beneath or the Admiral) is the second part of Painting from the Zabludowicz Collection, which opens today (free, until August 11).

Part II features a solo presentation of work by Josh Smith and a group exhibition of works from the Collection. Albert Oehlen’s solo exhibition (which we reviewed here) will continue through Part II.

Josh Smith is a New York-based painter whose work explores notions of authorship, authenticity and originality. Smith frequently uses his own name as a visual trope running through his work, making it both an image and a signifier of his identity. This exhibition will include works by Smith made over the past six years.

And there’s also a group exhibition consisting of works by artists including Tauba Auerbach, Jessica Dickinson, Sam Falls, Alex Hubbard, Nathan Hylden, Rosy Keyser and Ned Vena. Open Thurs – Sunday 12-6pm. 176 Prince Of Wales Road.

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