Exhibition – Articles about London

The Design Museum's latest exhibition, “Wes Anderson: The Archives”, showcases approximately 600 pieces from the director's personal collection, many of which have been rarely seen outside of storage. The museum is pitching it as its most popular exhibition yet, and that's a very fair assumption giv...

Pictograms are everywhere, which is probably why we rarely think about them. Street signs, door symbols, train platforms, your phone keypad, they quietly keep the world moving. Japan House's latest exhibition takes a closer look at this universal visual language and the role Japan has played in shap...

The St James's Motoring Spectacle returns to London's Pall Mall on Saturday, bringing more than 130 cars and displays to the heart of the city. Organised by the Royal Automobile Club, this free family event celebrates motoring past, present, and future, serving as the curtain-raiser to the following...

Marking 100 years since the invention of the photobooth in New York, the “Strike a Pose! 100 Years of the Photobooth” exhibition at the Photographers' Gallery celebrates a century of spontaneous self-portraiture. First introduced in 1925, photobooths transformed photography by making it accessible t...

The Design Museum has revealed next year's programme of temporary exhibitions and free displays. The foremost museum devoted to contemporary design in the world, London's Design Museum always brings something interesting and unexpected to the table, whether that's and exhibition dedicated to the evo...

Maps have always been more than lines and landmarks; they're instruments of power, persuasion, and the occasional cover-up. 'Secret Maps', the British Library's new exhibition (24 October–18 January), steps into the shadows to explore how maps have been used to create, control, and conceal knowledge...

“Dark Secrets: The Esoteric Exhibition” is a vast, immersive event dedicated to the occult, folklore, and the supernatural. Spanning more than 1,200 square metres and 27 themed rooms, it showcases over 1,000 authentic artefacts – many never before seen by the public.  Visitors can explore rare...

'Nigerian Modernism' at Tate Modern showcases over 50 artists who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria, set against a backdrop of cultural and artistic rebellion. The exhibition celebrates the period before and after Nigeria's independence in 1960, when a generation of creatives began experimen...

Every October, Somerset House turns into one of the most exciting art spaces in the city. The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair brings together over 50 galleries from around the world, showcasing artists working across the African continent and its diaspora. Expect vibrant textiles, surreal install...

This September, Savile Row celebrates 50 years of the Golden Shears Awards with a special two-week programme during London Fashion Week. Running from 15–27 September 2025, the event honours half a century of tailoring excellence and the role of the awards in championing young British talent. Golden...

The Design Museum's “Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s” exhibition focuses on the legendary Blitz nightclub in Covent Garden, which lasted only 18 months (1979–80) but launched a cultural wave that defined the decade. Visitors will see over 250 rarely displayed objects, many kept hidden since 1980...

The Museum of the Home in Hoxton is hosting a new exhibition of world-class photographs selected for the World Food Photography Awards, sponsored by Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini, running until Sunday, September 7. The free exhibition showcases how food touches lives in a remarkab...

Ahoy! More than 50 vintage vessels are mooring up at St Katharine Docks this September for the Classic Boat Festival, part of the Totally Thames Festival. The free two-day event takes place on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 September 2025, right next to Tower Bridge. Now in its 16th year,...

The William Morris Design Line returns from 19 to 21 September 2025, inviting visitors to explore the workshops, studios, and creative spaces of Blackhorse Lane and the Argall Industrial Area during a special open weekend. Bringing together over 40 designers, artists, and makers, the event celebrate...

From June 10 to August 31, the Hayward Gallery is showcasing the largest European retrospective of Yoshitomo Nara. Nara is one of Japan's most celebrated contemporary artists, known for his instantly recognisable portraits of wide-eyed, childlike figures with a rebellious edge. Featuring more than 1...

“More than Human” is a landmark exhibition at the Design Museum, presenting the world's first major showcase dedicated to “more-than-human” design. It features over 140 works by more than 50 artists, designers, and architects. Photo: Luke Hayes/Design MuseumThe exhibition questions human-centred des...

From 25 June 2025 to 24 January 2026, the Grant Museum of Zoology is unveiling all there is to know about one of nature's most misunderstood creatures with its new free exhibition, 'World of Wasps'. It's been curated for visitors of all ages, combining modern imaging, VR experiences, projections and...

This summer, University of the Arts London (UAL) invites the public to discover the next wave of creative talent through its renowned graduate shows, including Central Saint Martins' undergraduate exhibition from 19–22 June and its Postgraduate Art Show from 2–6 July.  Held at the iconic Granar...

Dinosaurs are landing in London, and not just any dinosaurs. This summer, Lightroom in King's Cross is being transformed into an incredible 360-degree prehistoric adventure with Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs. Launching on July 9, the show is a collaboration between Lightroom and Apple TV...

Ever wondered what music feels like without sound? Or what a car park rave curated by your emotions might look like? The Barbican's latest adventure is here to show you. From the rattling screech of the tube to the hum of outside traffic, sound is all around us at all times. Now, the Barbican is pro...

A major new exhibition, “Ancient India: living traditions,” will open at the British Museum from 22 May to 19 October 2025, exploring the sacred art and enduring practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Sandstone figure of Ganesha, Uttar Pradesh, India, about 750 © The Trustees of the British M...

Explore a fascinating exhibition showcasing over 100 sets of coins and medals from the Shanghai Mint, making their debut outside China. These coins are not just currency but miniature artworks that encapsulate China's rich historical tapestry, innovative spirit, and its cultural ties with the world.

The Affordable Art Fair returns to our shores this week, featuring more than 100 galleries from across the UK and the world in the serene spring setting of Hampstead Heath.  The fair showcases the best in contemporary art across a range of media, including photography, paintings, prints, and sc...

The first major European retrospective of James McNeill Whistler is coming to Tate Britain next year. American artist James McNeill Whistler is a giant in the world of painting, having pioneered innovative techniques in his pursuit of ethereal visions of modern life. One of the most influential arti...

The Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition is back for another year, exhibiting over 300 photographs by more than 60 photographers across the West and East wings of Somerset House. The exhibition runs from 17 April to 5 May 2025 and offers the opportunity to see fascinating stories visualised thro...

Renowned snowdrop specialist and artist John Morley is currently displaying his deep-rooted passion for plants to the walls of the Garden Museum in a rare solo exhibition – his first in over 30 years. He's widely known for his stunning garden in Suffolk, home to more than 300 varieties of snowdrops,...

An exhibition featuring works by 26 emerging and established artists from six South Asian countries, including newly commissioned pieces. With many of the artists exhibiting in London for the first time, “(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists' Voices” will provide a global platfo...

In mid-April 2025, the V&A will open a major new exhibition on Cartier, the first of its kind in the UK in nearly 30 years. Featuring over 350 objects, it will showcase iconic jewels, watches, and historic pieces from the V&A and Cartier collections, royal collections, and private lenders. R...

“Frida: The Making of an Icon” dives into the revolutionary Mexican painter's journey from folk artist to feminist icon and cultural phenomenon. Frida Kahlo Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird 1940 Nickolas Muray Collection of Mexican Art, 66.6 Harry Ransom Research Cent...

The Big Egg Hunt 2025, in partnership with Clarence Court and Elephant Family, returns as the world's largest Easter egg hunt. From 24 March to 27 April, over 100 artist-designed 2ft egg sculptures will be hidden across London's iconic locations, including Chelsea, Covent Garden, The British Museum,...

The Young V&A's upcoming exhibition, Making Egypt, explores the creative legacy of Ancient Egypt and its lasting impact on contemporary culture.  It includes over 200 items from the V&A archives, many of which have never been displayed before, spanning a whopping 5,500 years of his...

Taking over the disused land that used to be the Thamesmead Golf Course, Winter Sculpture Park 2025 features works by more than 30 artists. Following a hiatus last year, Winter Sculpture Park is back at a new location. Instead of disused farmland in Bexley, this year's edition is transforming a rewi...

The Hayward Gallery will host the first London retrospective of Liverpudlian artist Linder, offering an in-depth look at the feminist artist's 50-year career. The exhibition will feature the artist's pioneering photomontages, unseen works, and new commissions, highlighting her experimental and femin...

The National Maritime Museum's major new exhibition, “Pirates”, opens in Greenwich in March 2025, uncovering the truth behind pirate life. It explores how pirates have been portrayed in popular culture, from comical figures like Captain Pugwash to infamous anti-heroes like Captain Jack Sparrow. Whil...

“Soil: The World at Our Feet” at Somerset House is a landmark exhibition opening on 23 January that explores the vital importance of soil to all life on Earth.  “Big Bluestem” by Jim RichardsonDivided into three main sections – Life Below Ground, Life Above Ground, and Hope – the show features...

Taking place on 1 and 2 February, the "Heat Ukraine Now" charity exhibition and sale aims to raise funds for restoring vital infrastructure in Ukraine affected by the war. “Green Light” by Alexey KondakovThe exhibition will showcase works by esteemed Ukrainian artists, including Oleksandr Dubovyk, G...

The London Winter Lights Festival 2025 is set to illuminate the city, offering a new way to tackle the January blues. Focused on enhancing health and wellbeing during the darker months, the festival provides resources and experiences aimed at alleviating light and sleep deprivation, supporting resil...

Squidsoup, a pioneering collective in dynamic light and sound art, presents “Lost in Light”, a three-storey immersive installation in Shoreditch. The exhibition spans 30,000 square feet and features five major installations, plus a secret artwork. Visitors can experience award-winning pieces that bl...

The London Art Fair, one of the biggest events of the London cultural calendar, is coming back around again next month. Launched nearly 40 years ago, the London Art Fair has steadily grown to feature works by more than 1,000 artists each year. More than 25,000 visitors descend upon Islington's Busin...

The National Portrait Gallery has partnered with Frameless, the award-winning company behind large-scale immersive exhibitions highlighting iconic works by some of history's greatest artists, for the first major touring immersive art experience inspired by a UK art institution. National Portrait Gal...

Lightroom, a striking art gallery using top-of-the-line projection technology to bring exhibitions closer to the viewer, is hosting a spectacular immersive show that takes visitors straight to the front row of a spectacular fashion show. Created with the help of the celebrated fashion magazine's arc...

An acclaimed annual competition, the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize aims to highlight rising talent in the field of contemporary photography. Both amateurs and professionals can compete for the coveted award. In its 17th year, the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases talented young pho...

This festive season, visitors to Greenwich can immerse themselves in a delightful edible cityscape, complete with gingerbread buildings, candy-adorned streets, and frosted details creating an enchanting scene. The marvellous Gingerbread Greenwich has been lovingly brought to life by local schools us...

Project Altar is offering the opportunity to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones with an illuminated art trail featuring memorial shrines at Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington.  The trail will showcase over 1,000 photos, stories, and tributes from contributors across London in a heartfel...

After her father's stroke in September 2015, Manchester-based artist Jen Orpin became deeply familiar with the journey to visit him at a Surrey hospital. Following his passing, these motorways became entangled with emotion and nostalgia, inspiring her to capture them in a series of meaningful painti...

This autumn, the Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Featuring 113 galleries from 17 countries, the fair offers a wide array of contemporary artworks, including photography, paintings, prints, and sculptures. With artworks under £500 and £1,000, there's s...

A special exhibition is set to offer fans a nostalgic look into the world of the cult classic, 'The Mighty Boosh', celebrating two decades since it first graced our screens. It'll feature behind-the-scenes photographs by Dave Brown—who played Bollo the gorilla while also working as the show's photog...

New Scientist Live will take place on Saturday 12 October and Sunday 13 October at ExCeL London, showcasing the best in science, technology, and the world around us. Schools Day is also taking place on Monday 14 October, so schoolchildren from all over the UK can attend with their classmates and tea...

Five emerging UK artists have created their interpretations of the “Other Half” of Andy Warhol's Absolut “blue” painting for a new exhibition.  Absolut is hosting "Absolut Warhol: The Other Half" at the Saatchi Gallery from 4 to 6 October, with free admission. The exhibition space takes inspira...

Visit the UK's only art fair representing women artists, and those identifying as women, during the most important month in the country's art calendar - Frieze Week. Visitors will be able to view works by 70 artists, selected from an Open Call, alongside galleries promoting the work of female artist...