Sat. Apr 25th, 2026

Shrek, the Green Ogre, a Grey Obsessive, and Vermeer’s Boiled Egg – A Week in Art

This week in art features a playful monster unleashed by Bruce Asbestos, Alan Charlton’s 50-year exhibition of monochrome skill, and a fresh look at “Lady With a Guitar.”

Bruce Asbestos: Bootleg Shrek

The artist known for placing a giant inflatable snail in Tate’s Turbine Hall presents a show in Exeter featuring Shrek, a green ogre that playfully sidesteps copyright laws. His distinctive comic style is on full display.

Exeter Phoenix Gallery, on view from April 25th to June 20th.

By Rupert Blackwood

Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

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