How China has influenced western fashion trends
China has, for centuries, influenced fashion trends in the West. This exhibition in New York will examine this relationship and features more than 100 garments, along with masterpieces of Chinese art. These will be placed with representations of the country on film, which, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will show how visions of China are shaped by popular culture. Designs will come from masters such as Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and Yves St Laurent. China: Through the Looking Glass runs at the Met's Chinese Galleries and Anna Wintour Costume Center from Thursday until August 16. For more information, visit www.metmuseum.org.
Elgin Marbles form part of sculpture exhibition
Some of the greatest examples of Greek craftsmanship were sculptures of human figures. This exhibition in London will feature about 150 objects, along with works in terracotta, beautiful bronzes and vases. The Parthenon sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, will also be part of the exhibition. One particularly striking piece is of an athlete, scraping his body with a strigil after exercising. The sculpture was taken from the seabed in Croatia in 1999 and, after years of conservation, will be shown for the first time in Britain. Defining Beauty runs at the British Museum until July 5. For more information, visit www.britishmuseum.org.
Pollock’s masterpiece on display after restoration
It is the largest painting Jackson Pollock created and his most spectacular. When Mural was unveiled in the 1940s, it sent shock waves through the art scene and anticipated Pollock's pouring technique. Now, after being restored, his masterpiece is on display in Venice. Running at the same time is a retrospective of his brother's work. Charles was also a gifted artist, and the exhibition includes letters, photos and sketches that document the relationship between them. Jackson Pollock's Mural: Energy Made Visible and Charles Pollock: A Retrospective run at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice until November 16 and September 14. For more information, visit www.guggenheim-venice.it.