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Simon Coates

Simon Coates is a writer and artist based in London, UK.

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A close-up section of an immense gold-leaf painting densely packed with miniature human figures, traditional Japanese architecture, and winding blue rivers, all intricately detailed.

Don’t Miss: ‘Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami’ at Gagosian

By Simon Coates
An image of a male ballet dancer in a white costume executing a grand jeté with arms outstretched, leaping across a stage with a brick wall and faded signage in the background.

Inside London’s Vibrant New Dance Theater

By Simon Coates
A grand exhibition space features a large, red Mughal-era carpet with intricate floral designs mounted on the wall, with a projected image of the Taj Mahal in the background and framed artworks displayed along the walls.

An Empire of Splendor: What to Expect at ‘The Great Mughals’ in London

By Simon Coates
A black-and-white photograph of Tanaka Atsuko’s "Electric Dress," showcasing the artist wearing an intricate, bulb-covered costume of neon tubes and light bulbs, emphasizing experimental and kinetic art.

Lightmachines, Digital Realities and the Art of Technological Nostalgia at Tate Modern

By Simon Coates
Artist Hew Locke sits on a staircase in the British Museum, surrounded by life-sized, elaborate sculptural figures collectively known as The Watchers. The figures, adorned with ornate costumes, are part of Locke's exhibition exploring colonialism and its cultural artifacts.

Artist Hew Locke Confronts Colonialism at the British Museum

By Simon Coates
A photo of a gallery room with red walls adorned with framed paintings, a reflective ceiling panel, and a textile artwork on the floor, with a person standing and observing the art.

The National Gallery’s ‘NG Stories’ Exhibition Is Missing a Chapter

By Simon Coates
A photo of an abstract sculpture featuring multiple disjointed mannequin legs attached to an orange metal frame with cranks. The artwork is positioned on a paved surface, with classical and modern buildings visible in the background.

“MARY MARY” at The Artist’s Garden Adds Women’s Voices to the Public Art Dialogue

By Simon Coates
A photo of a painting showing three portraits of the same woman, each rendered in Bacon’s abstract and deformed style. The figures are painted in dark, muted colors with a focus on facial distortion and emotional intensity.

A London Exhibition Delves Deeper into Francis Bacon’s ‘Human Presence’

By Simon Coates

Sobering, ‘Hard Graft’ Unpacks Issues of Exploitation and Well-Being in Work

By Simon Coates
Paintings hung on the wall of a minimalist art gallery with high windows; a sculpture is also on display

‘DOMINION’ at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery Is as Smart and Savvy as the Artist Himself

By Simon Coates
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