Notable art exhibitions highlight global issues this week

This week in art features several notable exhibitions and highlights. One standout show is "Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo" at the Royal Academy in London. It presents Hugo's gothic fantasies and nature studies, inviting visitors into a surreal world. This exhibition runs until June 29. Another key exhibit is "Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival" at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. It includes works by artists like Rose Finn-Kelcey and Cecilia Vicuña that explore themes of crisis and survival. It opens on March 22 and runs until June 29. Photographer Hélène Binet's work is featured in "Discovering Jewish Country Houses" at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. This exhibition showcases the legacy of Jewish families, including the Rothschilds, and their influence on the country house image. Visitors can see this exhibit from March 26 to June 22. In Edinburgh, "Ian Hamilton Finlay" presents the conceptual artist’s work, including his famous garden, Little Sparta. It is available for viewing until May 26. "Modernism" is the focus at Pilar Corrias in London, where 21st-century American artists reinterpret 20th-century styles and ideals. This exhibit will be open until May 10. Additionally, a giant land art piece called Kerdroya was opened on Bodmin Moor on the spring equinox, created over five years to last 4,000 years. The article also reflects on various artists and their contributions, mentioning figures like Edvard Munch and Paul Gauguin as well as the overlooked beauty of Cornwall. Lastly, "A River Scene" by Henri-Joseph Harpignies is highlighted as the masterpiece of the week. This haunting landscape invites viewers to interpret its ambiguous narrative, much like Monet’s work. For those interested in art news, signing up for the Art Weekly newsletter is encouraged.