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Roth, M. (2026, September 24). This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte review — an absolute joy. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/exhibitions/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-afterlife-of-magritte-review-gagosian-b1298127.html
Roth, Martin. “This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte review — an absolute joy.” Evening Standard, 24 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/exhibitions/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-afterlife-of-magritte-review-gagosian-b1298127.html.
Roth, Martin. “This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte review — an absolute joy.” Evening Standard, September 24, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/exhibitions/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-afterlife-of-magritte-review-gagosian-b1298127.html.
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René Magritte, known for his iconic imagery like bowler hats and apples, has an exhibition at the Gagosian gallery that explores his enduring influence on contemporary artists. The show features both Magritte's original works and pieces by modern artists inspired by him, such as Sarah Lucas’ SLAG sculpture and Jeff Koons’ shiny stainless steel toy locomotive. Despite concerns about similar exhibitions falling flat at other venues like the Tate’s Frida Kahlo display, this exhibition successfully maintains a balance with Magritte's work comprising the majority of the exhibit. The contemporary pieces complement rather than overshadow Magritte's classics, such as The Flowers of the Journey (1926) and The Philosopher’s Lamp.
