White Cube Mason's Yard

Anselm Kiefer is not an artist, he is a titan of Art. His work has been controversial, equally admired or loathed, but nobody can deny his talent and how impactful his works are. He does not do minimalism; on the contrary, what he does is on a grand scale, he works on large canvases, he uses material that includes concrete, wheat, cables, iron, and paint that is applied to resemble blobs of colour, at times reminding us of the Pollock’s dripping technique, or Jannis Kounellis approach to canvases that are alive ( or dead) with everything on it. The first time I ever saw his work was in Tate Modern, the work is called Lilith, a gigantic canvas that shows São Paulo in Brazil from above. This, is not a cute AI image from above, this is hell on earth, it is a ruin, a dilapidated bomb site, those are remains of an ancient civilisation that might or might not be lost. It is a wake up call to reality, to chaos, to wars past and present, to mankind atrocities. His latest masterpieces are in the White cube in Mayfair. This is his personal take on Van Gogh. Oh boy ! Those works are incredible, but there is no solace, no hope, no joy in them. They represent his take on the Dutch artist, but, as somebody ( Picasso if I remember correctly ) said : “ bad artists copy, great artists steal”. Kiefer in this exhibition has stolen Van Gogh’s soul, has destroyed the vibrant colours of hope. Those masterpieces on display tell stories of internal struggle, of fields that have dying crops, of sunflowers that are emitting a dark, black energy, of books that are unreadable, indecifrabile, of destruction, of despair. Life is now dystopian, there are only ruins there is only death, the unavoidable ending of existence. Make sure you visit the downstairs part of this exhibition, as each and every work exhibited deserves your attention. This is a must. Please go and tell your friends to go, this exhibition must not be missed. This is ART that will stay with you and that will enrich your soul.

I’ve been here just a couple of times. It is a small space gallery with two floors but the exhibitions have been worth the visit. A tiny part of White Cube full of charm and great curation of art.

I saw Antony Gormley’s latest exhibition and it was fantastic. I really love this artist; his exploration of the body, space, and material always leaves a strong impression. A must-see if you’re in London!

Lovely art gallery, great space on 2 floors, always something new. Staffs are cool, allowing you to browse without judgemental or closely watched. Went for the Lynne Drexler exhibition that was interesting and cheerful. Nearest Tube Station - Piccadilly Circus or Green Park.

Small gallery on two levels, tucked away from the hustle of Piccadilly. It’s a short walk from the Ritz Hotel. Free Entry. A lift and stairs between floors. Interesting shops and pubs nearby, including the former Indica Gallery (where John met Yoko) and the Scotch of St. James, a famous club in the 60’s which hosted everyone from the Beatles to Hendrix, the Stones and every top model and photographer. (Gallery Currently closed until 2 December 2020)

Excellent commercial contemporary art gallery a short walk from Piccadilly Circus tube station. The Mason’s Yard gallery was constructed on the site of an electricity sub-station and opened in 2006. near the original Duke Street space. It was the first free-standing structure to have been built in the historic St James’s area for more than 30 years and consists of galleries on the ground floor and in the basement (a lift is available). Entry to the gallery is free. Our most recent visit was to view the exhibition of work by the brilliant American/Swiss artist Christian Marclay. The exhibition included an excellent video called "Doors" which is about an hour long. It cuts together film clips of people entering and leaving rooms and is engrossing.

Fantastic space in the Basement area, and the many Artwork Installations I have seen here have been spectacular. It is located in St. James and just off Piccadilly. It is tucked away in a large Yard that is cobblestoned, well worth visiting.

A gallery that shows no respect for its visitors. I went to see the Antony Gormley exhibition, but it was impossible to appreciate the works due to the overly authoritarian gallery guards. There were more guards than I’ve ever seen in any exhibition, and from the entrance they were already issuing stern warnings to visitors. Inside, they stared intensely at everyone, watching our every move. Being observed by four burning gazes while trying to view art—often blocked by their silhouettes—felt more like a horror movie than an exhibition. Even slightly approaching a work would result in them shouting “Ma’am!!” at you. As someone who studied fine art and has seen countless exhibitions in my life, this was by far the worst and most disturbing museum experience I’ve ever had. (Couldn't even take any pictues)