Calvin Po

The art of not taking out the bins: Madelon Vriesendorp, at the Cosmic House, reviewed

Plus: the West has a lot to learn from the art of Maha Ahmed

Where Michelangelo sees statues ready to be freed from blocks of marble, Madelon Vriesendorp liberates swans from milk jugs. Credit: Thierry Bal
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  • Madelon Vriesendorp: Cosmic Housework

    The Cosmic House, until 31 May 2024

  • Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet

    Leighton House, until 3 March 2024

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