NAHIDA HAITHAM

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  • Wimbledon Art Fair

    The Open Art Studios

    Mark your calendars! From May 14th to 17th, over 180 artists are opening their doors for the Wimbledon Art Fair. If you’ve never been to an open-studio event, this is the one to see. 

    Their poster offers you a rare chance to go behind the scenes, meet the makers in their actual workspaces, and buy original art without the gallery mark-up because you are buying from the source. Every penny goes into supporting the artist. 

    Event Essentials 

    • Dates: 14 – 17 May 2026. Launch Night: Thursday, 14 May (6 PM – 9PM) – Expect live music and a complimentary bar.
    • A mini – art sale online.
    • Location: 10 Riverside Yard, SW17 OBB (a short walk from Earlsfield or Haydons Road stations).
    • Cost: Free Entry! (Though it’s a good idea to pre-book tickets online to skip the queues).
    • Prize Draw: If you pre-book your free tickets, you get entered into a draw to win a voucher (often around £200) to spend at the fair.

    Whether you’re into abstract oils, intricate ceramics, photography, or bespoke jewellery, you’re bound to find something that you love.

    Please share your comments below.

  • V & A East Museum

    New Art Space Opens

    This new museum has officially landed in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, and it feels less like a museum and more like a creative laboratory.

    The building is a jagged, architectural marvel designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey which is inspired by a Balenciaga dress—and the energy inside is just as sharp. Opening with “The Music is Black: A British Story,” the museum immediately stakes its claim as a space that isn’t just looking at the past, but celebrating the living, breathing culture of East London. 

    These photographs which I have taken show that walking through the bright and airy building you notice a demographic range of visitors in terms of gender and ethnicity which you may not normally see in other museums within the city.

    Highlights:

    • The “Order an Object” System: It’s revolutionary. You can actually request to see items from the massive object collection that are not on the main display.
    • The Soundtrack: Walking inside feels cinematic, thanks to the BBC Music partnership.
    • The Food: Don’t skip the café—it’s run by the Jikoni team, and the “cooking without borders” menu is probably the best museum food in the city right now.

    The V & A East is the cultural heartbeat London needed. It scores highly for inclusivity and architectural guts. It’s a museum for the next generation of creators. Entry is free so just go along to it and enjoy. Please leave your comments below. 

  • Tracey Emin

    A Second Life

    The exhibition  at the Tate Modern showcases 40 years of work of one of the most famous artists of our time – Dame Tracey Emin. I feel it is worth a look at. 

    Emin was thrown into the public eye in the 1990’s with her Tuner Prize nominated ‘ My Bed ‘ which fuelled the debate over what art could be. Her  merging of the public and private,  and her raw self – expression in the work was ground-breaking in British art. 

    At the gallery, you can see  her career-defining art alongside works never seen before. Her paintings, videos, textiles, writings and installations are challenging to the boundaries of the art world, and her use of the female body to express human emotions is impressive. 

    Pop along to the exhibition and let me know what you think. It is on display until 31 August 2026. Please leave a comment below. 

  • Work in progress

    This is a feature which focuses on art that I am developing. Here is a collage of a still – life which is almost complete.

    The collage is made up of cutouts on canvas. It uses repetition of form and colour. There is also a play of the positive and negative aspects of the work.

    Please leave your comments below.

    ‘Still-life with vase’ (2026)

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  • Tuner Prize 2025

    Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has recently won the Turner Prize this year, a high profile art award for her sculptures and drawings.

    Kalu is the first artist with a learning disability to win the award. She has limited verbal communication. A disability charity stated the win was “long overdue” and “richly deserved”.

    In her winning work, Kalu made coloured sculptures with repeated lines and wrappings of different materials that create nest or cocoon-like forms as shown here in a similar work.

    Kalu also produced some drawings in graphite and chalk pen onto paper in the competition. Below is an example of her drawings.

    The panel at Tate Britain commented Kalu’s work as “bold and compelling”. I agree with their assessment. Please leave your comments about Kalu’s work and achievement.

  • Reflections

    This is a feature on my blog where I select art from my body of work and share my thoughts and opinions about it. Of course, I am interested in what you think of the chosen work. Remember to give me your feedback in the comment section down below.

    Still-life with a bowl (2024)

    I have chosen the above painting because it always puts a smile on on my face every time I look at it. The painting is a study of colour theory using acrylics.

    In this work, warm and cool colours interact with each other. The warm pink of the table cover contrasts well with the greenish blue colour of the bowl. The cool greens and blues recede into the background while the warm pinks draw you close to the surface.

    Space and depth are depicted in the painting by deep pink / mauve tones. To finish, I find the bright yellow hues of the cardboard box adds just the right amount energy to the painting.

  • Gallery Anniversary

    Gallery Anniversary

    Tate Modern is celebrating 25 years of serving art to the public.

    The gallery has chosen 25 artworks displayed around the building to mark this special event. Go along to the Tate Modern with family, friends and loved ones to immerse yourself in culture.

  • Art Sale

    Art Sale

    It’s coming up to Christmas and if you are wondering which presents to get for your family and friends, there is currently a 50% discount on artwork so you can purchase that special gift.

    White Noise Painting
    White Noise (2022)
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