The Mighty Boosh Exhibition: celebrating 20 Years of cult comedy magic
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...
8 Oct 2024
The world's greatest festival of ideas and discoveries is returning to London
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...
4 Oct 2024
A free exhibition inspired by Warhol is on at the Saatchi Gallery this weekend
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...
1 Oct 2024
A major Wes Anderson exhibition is coming to the Design Museum in 2025
It might be some way off still, but judging by the response to the “Accidentally Wes Anderson” exhibition, not to mention his movies, Londoners can't get enough of the imaginative director's striking worlds. In November 2025, the Design Museum will launch the first retrospective exhibition focused o...
26 Sep 2024
The Women in Art Fair in October highlights around 100 female artists
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...
2 Sep 2024
British Art Fair 2024 brings the best of British creativity to Chelsea
British Art Fair, the only fair dedicated to Modern and Contemporary British art, takes place at Saatchi Gallery in the heart of London's vibrant Chelsea this September. Promoting British art since 1988, the fair has grown from its Modern British roots to become a showcase for excellence in ho...
22 Aug 2024
Like street art? Then you'll love this year's London Mural Festival
Street art has been in the news a lot recently thanks to the escapades of certain mystery man and his stencil fauna, but street art aficionados will really come into their own in September. The biggest celebration of street art in the city returns next month, putting up more than 100 new murals acro...
15 Aug 2024
Get to know the next generation of sculptors at this exhibition in November
The Bowman Sculpture gallery has announced the launch of its inaugural Graduate Exhibition, spotlighting the brightest and most promising talent in the world of sculpture. Sculpture by participating artist Naroul, courtesy of Bowman SculptureFeaturing works by 12 young artists hand-picke...
8 Aug 2024
Sculpture in the City has turned the Square Mile into a gallery again
The annual sculpture park returns to The City for its 13th edition, showcasing fascinating artworks in a free, accessible urban setting. Every summer, Sculpture in the City utilises the urban realm as a rotating gallery space, animating the Square Mile with engaging artwork by talented contemporary...
6 Aug 2024
Visit White City Warehouse for an art exhibition like no other
The Wha Gwan Exhibition showcases the work of talented Mbaye, an artist a native from Senegal, who now resides in Agadir Morocco. David Mills, the founder of Wha Gwan Beverages, encountered street traders selling art made from recycled beverage cans and bottles during his travels. Intrigued by...
2 Aug 2024
The Dark Knight rises again this summer
A thrilling exhibition commemorating the 85th anniversary of Batman is displaying never-before-seen props from the superhero's various cinematic outings. The Caped Crusader is one of the best-known and most beloved superheroes in history and boasts an impressive filmography, with which of the Batman...
30 Jul 2024
Swifties, get over the Eras Tour hump with this free trail at the V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington is launching a free Taylor Swift trail celebrating the star's looks through the eras. The "Taylor Swift Songbook Trail" at the V&A features 16 looks worn by the superstar artist throughout her career. Celebrating Swift's UK tour success, the sto...
22 Jul 2024
A new exhibition in the heart of London highlights vibrant Black British artists
“The Future is Now Part II: Re/Form~ation” is an innovative exhibition delving into the profound dialogue between material and form. The group exhibition showcases how artmaking can challenge outdated paradigms and transform everyday objects into powerful artistic expressions. "The Woman" by Asiko,...
19 Jul 2024
Go on the Big Fun Art Adventure to do some good
North London Hospice is introducing North London's first Wild in Art trail in 2024. The Big Fun Art Adventure will run for eight weeks in late summer, showcasing over 30 five-foot-tall Owl sculptures, painted by professional and emerging artists. Additionally, smaller Owl sculptures decorated by loc...
25 Jun 2024
See work by talented local artists in Islington
You can check out work by talented local artists in June, and even buy new pieces for your home, with an exhibition at Candid Arts Trust. This arts centre just around the corner from Angel tube station is launching its annual Summer Salon exhibition with an opening event on 20th June, with the show...
19 Jun 2024
See a new exhibition of works from throughout Rodin's career
Auguste Rodin is renowned as one of the greatest sculptors of all time, and a new exhibition in the heart of the capital gives you the chance to see works from throughout his entire career. “Faces and Fables: Rodin's Portraiture, Great Commissions, Mythology, and Sculptural Innovations” runs between...
18 Jun 2024
Book a private view of Treowe's exhibition with Panter & Hall
If you have empty walls to fill or a keen interest in original art, join Treowe for a private view of their summer exhibition with Mayfair Gallery Panter and Hall. Be the first to see beautiful works from Treowe's pick of four impressive artists – Sophie Dickens, Sian Hopkinson, Tom Hoar, and Lotta...
17 Jun 2024
Move over Banksy – Blek le Rat is coming to town
If you think that stencil graffiti begins and ends with Banksy, that's where you're wrong. French artist Blek le Rat is often considered the father of stencil graffiti, and this art world legend has a new solo exhibition opening at Woodbury House in Mayfair. Open to the public between 20th June and...
14 Jun 2024
See Princess Diana through the lens of her official photographer
The first-ever, walk-through photography exhibition that tells the untold story of how Princess Diana changed the world – through the lens of her official photographer. Pairing a stunning visual journey of her most recognisable and iconic photographs with exclusive, never-heard-before stories from h...
10 Jun 2024
Check out Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room and other works for free
Tate Modern's Yayoi Kusama show was one of London's blockbuster exhibitions in 2023, grabbing attention in particular for the artist's Instagrammable Infinity Mirror Room. If you weren't lucky enough to get a ticket last year, there's another chance to experience the work in London this year – and t...
4 Jun 2024
See the first UK solo show from artist and activist Didier Chamizo
Londoners have an exciting opportunity to see a groundbreaking exhibition this summer. East London gallery D'Stassi Art is presenting the first-ever UK solo exhibition from French artist, activist, and reformed convict Didier Chamizo. The show opens on 7th June and will run until 28th June. Ch...
30 May 2024
This exhibition spotlights the women artists who forged a path for generations to come
This new exhibition at Tate Modern spans 400 years and follows women on their journeys to becoming professional artists. Artists such as Mary Beale, Elizabeth Butler, Angelica Kauffman, and Laura Knight paved the way in the art world for generations of women to come. From Tudor times to the First Wo...
29 May 2024
Through the Lens of Esther Anderson: Bob Marley: The Early Years Exhibition
Muswell Hill Gallery announces a new exhibition, “Through The Lens of Esther Anderson: Bob Marley: The Early Years”. The show brings together 20 rare and iconic photographs of Bob Marley taken by the pioneering Jamaican filmmaker, photographer, and activist Esther Anderson at the start of Bob M...
30 Apr 2024
Previously unseen photos of Tower Bridge to be displayed in a new exhibition
These days, Tower Bridge is one of London's most iconic landmarks and a familiar sight for everyone in the capital. But back in 1894 it was a new and novel sight that caused a lot of excitement. Today's Londoners will be able to see exactly what that was like in a new exhibition of previously unseen...
23 Apr 2024
See awe-inspiring photos from around the world at this Somerset House exhibition
The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, a showcase of exceptional global photography, returns to Somerset House, featuring a range of genres from landscapes to street photography. This year's exhibition introduces a new curatorial approach, enhancing the visual experience with a mix of printed...
23 Apr 2024
A London gallery announces the return of its Drawing Biennial
Drawing Room in Bermondsey is an art gallery dedicated to contemporary drawing practices and it's just announced the return of a major exhibition. The Drawing Biennial is back for 2024, taking place in the gallery's recently-opened permanent premises for the first time. The show will be on between 3...
3 Apr 2024
See more than 300 pieces by one of Italy's greatest designers at the Design Museum
An exhibition celebrating one of the greatest Italian designers of the previous century has opened at London's Design Museum. Enzo Mari, a towering figure in 20th-century design, was an artist, teacher, theorist, and more, known for his countless timeless designs and critical stance towards the desi...
2 Apr 2024
A major exhibition exploring the career of fashion icon Naomi Campbell is coming to the V&A
Launching at the V&A in summer 2024, “NAOMI: In Fashion” delves into the boundary-breaking career of model and cultural icon Naomi Campbell, one of the most famous people in the history of fashion. Produced in collaboration with Campbell, the exhibition displays pieces from her extensive wardrob...
14 Mar 2024
Discover vibrant Brazilian art from the 1950s–70s in Spitalfields
In the 1950s–1970s, Brazilian art flourished with a rich variety of styles following the initial modernist movement. The exhibition "Some May Work as Symbols: Art Made in Brazil, 1950s–70s" at Raven Row in Spitalfields showcases a blend of abstraction, symbolism, and figuration from that era. ...
12 Mar 2024
Wander a bamboo garden at Somerset House's first Late of the year
Located in a historic Georgian building, Somerset House is a prominent arts centre bringing together various artists, professionals, and organisations in the fields of arts, culture, and social innovation. It hosts a varied programme throughout the year, but on select nights, you can explore it afte...
11 Mar 2024
This Battersea art trail will put a smile on your face
From 29 March to 9 May, Battersea Power Station will be hosting the SmileyWorld art trail. Making its London debut, the art trail features fifteen sculptures with a recognisable Smiley on one side and an art piece by a renowned artist interpreting the Smiley's emotion in their own way on the other.
8 Mar 2024
A landmark Michelangelo exhibition comes to London this year
There's almost no doubt that you've seen the work of Michelangelo before – he carved “David”, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and painted “The Creation of Adam”. In 2024, Londoners are getting the chance to see his work up close in a new major exhibition at the British Museum. “Mich...
27 Feb 2024
Here's your chance to catch an exclusive glimpse of Andy Warhol at work
Woodbury House is hosting “The Lost Archive of Andy Warhol,” an eagerly-awaited solo exhibition by William John Kennedy that features thirty rediscovered signed photographs of iconic artist Andy Warhol, taken in the early 1960s. The new exhibition sheds light on the iconic figure of Andy Warhol hims...
23 Feb 2024
Ceramic Art London is coming back bigger than ever
London is home to a wide variety of art and craft fairs but one of the biggest is making its return in April. Taking place at Olympia West, part of Olympia London, Ceramic Art London is an international ceramics event and will take place this year on 19th-21st April. This marks the show's 20th anniv...
22 Feb 2024
Entangled Pasts, 1768–now: British artists of the African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas
This spring, over 100 contemporary and historical artworks will be showcased at the Royal Academy of Arts, exploring themes of empire, enslavement, resistance, abolition and colonialism. The exhibition features leading British artists of the African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas, including So...
20 Feb 2024
See a unique exhibition about David Bowie in Fitzrovia
It goes without saying that David Bowie is one of London's greatest musical icons, and a new exhibition about the star is coming to the city for a limited time. Taking place in the unique surroundings of Fitzrovia Chapel, “David Bowie – A London Day” is a display of twenty photographs taken of the s...
6 Feb 2024
John Lewis celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with unique exhibition
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, the John Lewis London flagship in Oxford Street is hosting a free portrait photographic exhibition. February is LGBTQ+ History Month and household British brand John Lewis is celebrating it with a unique collaboration with award-winning photographer Chris Jeps...
6 Feb 2024
Londoners can see a new Andy Warhol exhibition for free
If you fancy getting up close to works by one of modern art's leading names, you have the chance at Halcyon Gallery. This upscale art gallery in Bond Street has opened a new exhibition by Andy Warhol. You might have to spend a fair amount on tickets if you wanted to see his work in a major art galle...
5 Feb 2024
The best-known Lego art exhibition in the world comes to London in March
The “Art of The Brick Immersive Experience”, the most famous Lego art exhibition in the world, is coming to London this March. The unique “Art of The Brick” exhibition features over 90 artworks created from more than 1 million Lego bricks by the acclaimed contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. In additi...
1 Feb 2024
A free Barbara Kruger exhibition has landed at Serpentine
Renowned American conceptual artist Barbara Kruger, known for her impactful fusion of images and words, is exhibiting at Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens for the first time in over two decades. "Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You." features the installations she is best-known for,...
31 Jan 2024
There's a new Quentin Blake exhibition in London and it's entirely free
There's a new exhibition in town by the legendary, internationally renowned artist Sir Quentin Blake, the first of its kind in decades, and it doesn't cost a penny. You can save your money to purchase the original artwork he will be selling at the exhibition, but it's likely to be pretty pricey. Bla...
31 Jan 2024
A new exhibition celebrating women artists is opening in Bermondsey
You might already known about “Women in Revolt”, an exhibition that's currently on at Tate Britain and celebrates female artists and feminist art practices. If you want even more, check out the newest show at Drawing Room in Bermondsey, opening to the public on 25th January and running until 21st Ap...
24 Jan 2024
See tube journeys transformed into art
Travelling on the tube is a big part of life for most Londoners and a new exhibition is celebrating all the hustle and bustle of public transport. Taking place between 3rd and 29th January at Barbican Library, “Tube Pictures” is a free exhibition by Martin Church of more than 100 new pieces of work.
23 Jan 2024
This Somerset House exhibition is sure to make you go “aww”
Prepare for cuteness overload as “Cute”, a major new exhibition launching on 25 January at Somerset House, delves into the role and increasing prominence of cuteness in present-day culture. Bringing together contemporary artworks by acclaimed artists and a whole range of cultural phenomena, from mus...
22 Jan 2024
One of the country's best-loved paintings is back on the wall at Tate Britain
Cast your mind back to your school art lessons and you might just remember “The Lady of Shalott”. This well-loved painting by John William Waterhouse was painted back in 1888 and remains one of the country's favourite pieces of art. Part of Tate's collection, the work is now back on display as part...
22 Jan 2024
Somerset House to host the leading fair for contemporary craft and design Collect 2024
The prominent Strand arts centre will be hosting Collect 2024, a craft and design fair representing the pinnacle of artistry and creativity, for four days. The Collect fair has been going strong for two decades and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. At the 2024 edition, held at Som...
19 Jan 2024
A massive Yoko Ono retrospective is coming to Tate Modern
In 2024, Tate Modern will host the UK's largest exhibition of Yoko Ono's work, "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," showcasing over 200 works from the influential artist and activist. The “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind” exhibition, developed in collaboration with Ono's studio, spans seven decades and...
17 Jan 2024
Canary Wharf is lighting up again this winter
If the holiday season merely whetted your appetite for pretty lights, you're in luck. Starting on Wednesday 17 January, the annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival is back. Welcoming visitors from all over London, this free-to-visit festival features a light trail encompassing a dozen spectacular...
4 Jan 2024
Take the kids skateboarding at the Design Museum
Under 16s can hit up the Design Museum's skate ramp during a limited run of Open Skate sessions. London's Design Museum is hosting the UK's first major exhibition on skateboarding, “Skateboard”, until 2 June, and they've gone all out to commemorate the occasion, even building a proper skate ramp ins...
27 Dec 2023
See the Gingerbread City exhibition at the Museum of Architecture
For Christmas this year, leading architects and designers are ditching their standard building materials for something a little tastier. They've been assigned the task of building more than 70 gingerbread buildings for the annual Gingerbread City exhibition at the Museum of Architecture. Architects...
20 Dec 2023