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Critic's choice: Top 5 exhibitions
By Hephzibah Anderson, Evening Standard 19.10.06
Gloaming: Untitled from the series at Dusk by Boris Mikahailov, on show at the V&A's Twilight
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The luminous time of twilight is captured in a new photography exhibition, the National Gallery reveals Velazquez's quest for realism and over 150 portraits by David Hockney are on display...
Twilight: Photography in the Magic Hour
Victoria & Albert Museum, SW7
A luminous, liminal time, twilight has long captivated filmmakers and photographers. Rather than presenting a history of twilight as muse, this concise exhibition zooms in on the work of eight contemporary artists. Highlights include Gregory Crewdson's elaborate cinematic tableaux and Robert Adams's Summer Nights, a series that captures natural beauty on the urbanised fringes of the Rockies. (020 7942 2000). Until Sun 17 Dec.
Velazquez
National Gallery, W1
The great Spanish painter's quest for physical and psychological realism led him to develop an economical style that would later inspire the Impressionists and Picasso - revealed in this rich, career-spanning exhibition that charts Velazquez's development from his Seville beginnings to his move to Madrid and important trips to Italy, where he studied with the masters. (020 7747 2885). Until Sun 21 Jan.
David Hockney Portraits
National Portrait Gallery, WC2
Made up of over 150 works spanning five decades, this mammoth survey more than confirms David Hockney's status as a national treasure. Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy is among the famous highlights here, but images of Hockney's parents or Andy Warhol are equally striking. (020 7306 0055). Until Sun 21 Jan.
Turner Prize 2006
Tate Britain, SW1
It may not have the look-at-me controversy of previous prizes, but this year's Turner is a cheeringly solid show. Rebecca Warren's sculptures are rude and lusty, German-born Tomma Abts has created an installation of abstract canvases in a muted palette, and Phil Collins's canny films probe reality TV. The winner will be announced on 4 December. (020 7887 8008). Until Sun 14 Jan.
Rodin
Royal Academy, W1
The Kiss, Rodin's legendary lovers, and The Thinker, his tribute to more cerebral passions are both known the world over, yet this is the first major UK celebration of Rodin's work in 20 years. Made up of some 300 pieces, it features sketches and models as well as the finished pieces themselves, leading the viewer chronologically through the Frenchman's career. (020 7300 8000). Ends Mon 1 Jan.
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Reader views (3)
I loved the Rodin exhibition, and thought that his sculptures are perfect; sensual, erotic, borderline pornographic, and definitely something that gets the old juices flowing. I think a lot of people liked gawping at them, but if they looked closer they would see just how clever Rodin was. He was a brilliant man and his work reflects this in my opinion.
- Charlie Hillstone, London
The Twilight exhibition is bewitching, perfect for winter! Robert Adams's Summer Nights is a lovely collection of stunning images, and all the artists showcase their work in a good way. I am a fan of the V&A anyway, and this exhibition adds to their growing 'trendy' status in the capital. five stars *****
- Jules, Mile End
The Turner Prize is really bloody rubbish... literally! Everyone knows that the prize gets weirder and weirder every year, and 2006 is no exception. How do the judges think this stuff is art? I enjoyed laughing at Rebecca Warren's sculptures the most. She should win the stupidest art prize in Britain.
- Felix, Wood Green
