Impressionism Abroad: Boston and French Painting
An exhibition of works by late-19th-century impressionist artists from Boston, who explored impressionism using American subject matter. Featured artists include William Morris Hunt (1824-79), who, along with his contemporaries, was important in shaping the enthusiasm of Boston collectors for impressionist paintings.
Royal Academy, W1, from Sat until Sept 11
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Frida Kahlo
Is she an influential artist? That’s the claim for Kahlo (1907-54), who married the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera not once but twice and had an affair with Trotsky. This big show will thrill feminists and anyone with a prurient interest in messy lives, but it may not do Kahlo’s inflated reputation many favours.
Tate Modern, SE1, until Oct 9
Nelson Before and After Trafalgar
Nelson is best remembered for the events surrounding his death at the battle of Trafalgar. This display, however, examines his distinguished career through a series of portraits, and considers the popularity and posthumous reputation of this very British hero.
National Portrait Gallery, WC2, from Sat until Sept 11
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Corporate Culture
A history of corporate art-collecting staged at the gallery founded by one of the leading corporate collectors. This selection of work from some of the best stockpiles in Britain shows how conservative most of them are — with the obvious exception of Hiscox insurance.
Fleming Collection, W1, until Sept 3
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RA Summer Exhibition
The search for improvements to this annual mishmash of the progressive and reactionary continues. This year’s theme is print-making, or rather the “multiple image”, and the featured artists are Ed Ruscha and the sculptor David Nash. More invitees mean less room for what are known as “send-ins”.
Royal Academy, W1, until Aug 15
Rebecca Horn: Bodylandscapes
Drawings, sculptures and installations, all done over the past 40 years, by the German artist whose work is an exploration of her own body.
Hayward Gallery, SE1, until Aug 29