Martin Gayford

The beautiful upside-down world of Georg Baselitz

Plus: two intriguing younger painters at David Zwirner

‘Das Liebespaar (The Lovers)’, 1984, by Georg Baselitz. Courtesy Michael Werner Gallery, New York and London
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  • Georg Baselitz: Darkness Goldness

    White Cube Mason’s Yard, until 14 November

  • Georg Baselitz: I Was Born into a Destroyed Order

    Michael Werner Gallery, until 28 November

  • Bridget Riley: Prints 1962–2020

    Cristea Roberts Gallery, until 17 October

  • Josh Smith; Portia Zvavahera

    David Zwirner, until late October

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