Exhibition – Articles about London

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-picked from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...