The Guardian’s weekly art roundup highlights the opening of 'Extraction' at Jupiter Artland, an exhibition featuring artists like Marguerite Humeau and John Gerrard that explores the environmental impact of fossil fuels. Other notable UK openings include Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s museum debut at The Whitworth, a survey of Paula Rego’s drawings at Victoria Miro, and a showcase of Thérèse Oulton’s textured landscapes at Vardaxoglou.
This selection reflects a broader institutional focus on the intersection of climate crisis and contemporary art, while also celebrating significant career milestones for British-based artists. The inclusion of Peter Doig’s 'Echo Lake' as masterpiece of the week underscores the enduring influence of 1990s figurative painting and its relationship to cinematic memory and psychological trauma.