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‘Past Present’ opens online to the public on 26 March at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The presentation brings together paintings, sculptures and editions by contemporary artists inspired by notable historical works by Picasso, Matisse and Moore amongst others. ‘Past Present’ highlights one work each by Juan Araujo, Stephan Balkenhol, Lisa Brice, Tom Friedman, Wayne Gonzales, Ged Quinn, Deborah Roberts and Yinka Shonibare CBE RA.

Artists have always taken note of other artists’ creativity and work. While we tend to think of referencing as a postmodern phenomenon, the list of famous artists who …