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Sarah Kent

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Sarah was the visual arts editor art of Time Out, the ICA’s Director of Exhibitions, has served on Turner Prize and other juries, and has written catalogues for the Hayward, ICA, Saatchi Gallery, White Cube and Haunch of Venison and books such as Shark-Infested Waters: The Saatchi Collection of British Art in the 90s.

Articles By Sarah Kent

Town of Strangers review - a whimsical foray into the meaning of home

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Best of 2022: Visual Arts

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Magdalena Abakanowicz, Tate Modern review - a forest of huge and imposing presences

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Making Modernism, Royal Academy review - a welcome if confusing intro to seven lesser known artists

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William Kentridge, Royal Academy review - from art to theatre, and back again

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Lucian Freud: New Perspectives, National Gallery review - a powerful punch in the gut

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Remote review - an irredeemably silly first feature

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Hallyu! The Korean Wave, V&A review - frenetic but fun

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Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals, Modern Art Oxford and Pitt Rivers Museum review - transcendence lite

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Winslow Homer: Force of Nature, National Gallery review - dump the symbolism and enjoy the drama

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Carolee Schneeman: Body Politics, Barbican review - challenging, in-your-face and messy

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The Fire of Love review - awe-inspiring footage of volcanoes marred by sentimental narration

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Milton Avery: American Colourist, Royal Academy review - from backward-looking impressionist to forward looking-colourist

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We (Nous) review - a low-key look at life in the suburbs of Paris

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Vivian Maier: Anthology, MK Gallery review - what an amazing eye!

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Whitstable Biennale review - a breath of fresh air

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