Ahead of Basel, London Gallery Weekend Put a Defiant, Energized City Scene on Display
Elisa Carollo, Observer US
June 2026
Meanwhile, Alison Jacques is presenting the work of British Surrealist Eileen Agar, highlighting her unique style and vision within the movement. Born in Argentina, Agar’s work retains a distinctly tropical sensibility, visible in her vivid palette and organic forms. Like other women surrealists, Agar is receiving new critical attention, having also been included in the extensive show for the movement’s 100th anniversary at the Centre Pompidou just before its closure. The exhibition marked the gallery’s first show since it announced its representation of the estate. […]