Exhibition of the Week: Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern
Ana Mendieta's raw, poetic works inspired by Neolithic monuments are on display at Tate Modern, London, from 15 July to 17 January. The Cuban-born American artist's ephemeral creations embrace nature in an original way.
Also Showing
The Hay Wain
John Constable's pastoral masterpiece returns to Suffolk in his 250th birthday year, looking more magical than ever at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, until 4 October.
Madelon Vriesendorp
Surreal, playful art at Sir John Soane's Museum, London, from 15 July to 20 September, fitting perfectly in Soane's mind-bending collection.
John Kay
Caricatures by this Georgian artist bring Enlightenment Edinburgh to life at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, until 6 December.
Jasper Marsalis
Images from unattended internet cameras at global beauty spots offer a contemporary update of the picturesque at Chisenhale Gallery, London, until 6 September.
Image of the Week
Salvador Dalí predicted in 1922 that the future of architecture would be soft and hairy. In 1994, the Soft and Hairy House in Tokyo, designed by Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida, fulfilled that prophecy. A new exhibition at V&A Dundee until 28 August explores Findlay's career.
What We Learned
Richard Malone, who has dressed Björk, is distracted by a noisy horse. Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis revealed RuPaul's influence on his Venice pavilion. The History of Advertising Trust turned 50, with gems from the Baldy Man to mash-mad Martians. Misan Harriman went from City headhunter to protest photographer to social media controversy. Space travel inspired art by Norman Rockwell and Alma Thomas. Burning flags, busty blondes, and bison skulls captured America at 250. The photography of Armet Francis celebrated the African diaspora.
Masterpiece of the Week
Young Satyr Gathering Grapes by Annibale Carracci (1597-1600) at the National Gallery, London. A satyr climbs a tree for sweet yellow grapes, a popular image of sensuality in late 16th-century Rome. Painted for the librarian of the Farnese Palace, it contrasts with Caravaggio's darker visions.
