Exhibition – Articles about London

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 for strong for two decades and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. At the 2024 edition, held at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A new year is almost upon us and when January comes around, so does one of the biggest events in London's cultural calendar. The London Art Fair is back at the Business Design Centre in Upper Street, where it has been held since 1989. The fair is taking place between 17th and 21st January.  Thi...

Attending events like exhibitions can be more of a challenge when you're neurodivergent, but Wellcome Collection is taking steps to ensure that everyone can enjoy its thought-provoking shows. The museum in Euston has announced a number of relaxed openings of its latest exhibition, which explores not...

Lightroom, an immersive art gallery in King's Cross, is following up its inaugural show by David Hockney with a trip to the moon, co-written and narrated by none other than Tom Hanks. “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks” is an immersive experience hosted by the cutting-edge art gallery Lightr...

A highly-anticipated exhibition is finally landing in London this week, so why not catch it during the opening weekend? We told you back in November that Accidentally Wes Anderson would be coming to the city in December and now the wait is finally over. Opening on 8th December in West London, the sh...

Drinks, music, dancing, your friends – they're all important parts of a great night out. But let's be honest, many of us also secretly enjoy reading the toilet graffiti on the back of the door when all those pints or cocktails have finally got the better of you. If that sounds familiar, a new exhibi...

Head to Wembley Park for a fun and free festive activity throughout the Christmas period. Between 2nd December and 2nd January, the site is host to The Luminaze, a unique art installation full of bright neon. Developed by public art organisation Emergency Exit Arts, guests of all ages can wander thr...

In case you've been living under a bright pink rock for the past year, Barbie has come back in a big way. It's not just kids, either, as adults have gone gaga for the famous doll thanks to Greta Gerwig's excellent film “Barbie”, and the pink-hued craze is showing no sign of stopping. In 2024, the wo...

Filmmaker Tim Burton is the man behind such classics as The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Corpse Bride, and Edward Scissorhands, with millions of fans all over the world. If you love his distinctive style then you're in for a treat in 2024. “The World of Tim Burton”, an exhibition that dives deep...

Every winter, Grosvenor Square in Mayfair is carpeted with thousands of glowing roses dedicated to those we have lost. The Ever After Garden is returning this festive season for the fifth time. More than 25,000 white silk roses, glowing softly, will create a tranquil haven in the heart of the busy M...

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize is an esteemed competition whose aims is to showcase up-and-coming talent, with amateurs and professionals alike competing for the valuable prizes.  Covering a diverse range and telling fascinating stories, the 58 winning portraits by 51 artists, some of...

Photography enthusiasts are in for a treat with The 2023 London Photo Show, taking place at Bargehouse between 9th and 12th November. This exhibition is free to attend and there's no need to book a ticket – simply turn up to take a look at the fabulous photography on display. The exhibition is organ...

You can experience Abu Dhabi like never before at Tripadvisor's immersive London showcase. Visitors will embark on an immersive travel planning journey and see and explore Abu Dhabi in exciting new ways, without even leaving London.  Taking place at Outernet London on 8-9 November, the experien...

Online community and social media phenomenon Accidentally Wes Anderson steps out into the real world at a unique exhibition in Kensington. Accidentally Wes Anderson was founded in 2017 by Brooklyn-based husband and wife team Wally and Amanda. Born out of a passion for travel and adventure and first...

The Somerset House arts centre presents "The Missing Thread", an exhibition exploring the journey and influence of Black British fashion from the 1970s till today, curated by the Black Orientated Legacy Development Agency.  Held from late September to early January, “The Missing Thread” delves...

A four-day event held at Woolwich Works, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair presents some of the finest printmaking today in a comprehensive exhibition accompanied by talks, demonstrations, and more. Established in 2016, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair aims to educate both veteran collectors...

For a fun and free activity at the weekend, check out The Catford Arts Weekender, running across various venues around Catford on 14th and 15th October. The arts trail is a long-running event and is well-known in the area, giving you a chance to check out work by 66 local artists and craftspeople, m...

This exhibition, taking place at Tate Modern until mid-January 2024, showcases Africa's rich historical narratives and cultures that are reframed across various mediums like film, photography, and audio.  Through the lenses of these exhibiting photographers, visitors can embark on a journey thr...

The Imperial War Museum in London is hosting an in-depth exhibition focusing on the world of espionage, featuring gadgets and tricks that even James Bond would be jealous of. The free exhibition “Spies, Lies and Deception” invites visitors to take a closer look into the lives and history-altering wo...

Regent's Park is always a fab place for a stroll but for the next few weeks it's set to be even more exciting. Frieze Sculpture, the annual sculpture exhibition from renowned contemporary art journal Frieze, returns to the park for another year. This year's sculptures will be on display in the park'...

“Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto” is an expansive exhibition covering the career of one of fashion's most famous designers and the rise of the House of Chanel. French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel established the Chanel brand in the early 20th century, with her chic designs leaving a lasting...

The Royal Academy of Arts is hosting a retrospective exhibition highlighting the pioneering work of iconic performance artist Marina Abramović. Throughout a career spanning more than 50 years, Serbian conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović has broken new artistic ground, stunning audienc...

Viral artist Sara Shakeel invites you to attend “The Great Supper”, a stunning 3D crystal piece of art displayed at NOW Gallery in Greenwich. Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel is a renowned multidisciplinary artist with a million-strong Instagram following thanks to her stunning collages that render lan...