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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...

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...