Latest 7 magazine

The story of chinoiserie in Britain is a dazzling example of contrast between two very different cultures. Chinese Whispers tells three centuries of stories through rare and iconic objects, and highlights the impact of chinoiserie on style, fashion, décor and social behaviour. As well as utilising the gallery spaces at Brighton Museum, there will be special displays in the Royal Pavilion.

For instance there’s the red lacquer box, filled with delicate silverware, ornate ceramics and elaborate furniture, the bower features some of the extravagances of the aristocracy, and Fleur Forsyte’s bedroom features Lalique jewellery, a platinum pagoda encrusted with diamonds and a diamond ho ho bird.

Chinese Whispers, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, until 2 November.

She Said, Brighton’s cult erotic boutique, in collaboration with celebrated erotic artist Jamie McCartney (of Brighton BodyCasting), is hosting the erotic exhibition ‘Impure Art’, which will focus on art broadly described as ‘anything from nude to rude’.

From sensual, feminine paintings, through humorous illustrations, saucy neon lights to spellbinding fetish photography and erotic jewellery, the exhibition’s self-imposed brief is to show top-quality artworks which also fit the ‘impure’ remit.

Artists such as Ray Leaning, Jamie McCartney, Don Grant, Eve Poland, Amanda Ward, Pearl Bates and recent graduate Andrew McAuley are among those exhibiting.

Impure, She Said shop and studios, 13 Ship Street Gardens BN1 1AJ, Brighton, until 29 June.

Map

Anita Klein is one of the finest and most collected printmakers working in Britain today. Her art is witty, charismatic, warm and poignant; an archive of personal moments that everyone can identify with.

“At a time when the art world seems to be full of artists attempting to shock and denigrate, Klein’s intimate, life affirming work comes as a welcome breath of fresh air.” Says art dealer Vincent Eames, “Her works convey a unique pleasure in the everyday moments that make life special”.

This sale will showcase a large selection of original prints, drawings and paintings ranging from some of Klein’s earliest prints to her most recent works. The artist will also be at the studios on 31 May and 1 June for a private introduction to the show and informal chance for guests to ask Anita questions about her work. To reserve your place please call 01273 841244 or email: info@thefineartpartnership.co.uk

Anita Klein, Jointure Studios, Ditchling, 29 May–1 June
Map

Pam Glew is a contemporary British artist who manipulates images of female icons in horror films as can be seen at a couple of exhibitions as part of the Brighton Festival Fringe.

With the Fear series, she plays with our notion of paranoia, attraction and the ‘American Dream’. The portraits often portray vacuous beauty, within a compellingly seductive image. Her addiction to obscure horror films, dissecting images of women and her attraction to being scared has fuelled this extensive series of work. She frequently uses materials that have inherent history; vintage American flags, aged metal and antiqued books are used as a canvas and treated with ink, bleach, stitch, ammonia and spray-paint to achieve an aesthetic which pays homage to both street art and confessional art.

I Fell In Love With A Video Nasty, Fair Trade Gallery, 26 Montague Place, Brighton, until 25 May/12 Montpelier Crescent, 24 & 25 May (part of the Seven Dials art trail)

Map