Art
You can see world-class art close up in London. There's something for any kind of enthusiast. We have the classics of Turner, Constable, Leonardo Da Vinci alongside talked about artists like Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and the Chapman Brothers. There are galleries spread out across the city, all with their own character and atmosphere. You can always find something new to see at the V&A, the Tate and the National Gallery and you can find art that will broaden your mind and get you talking in smaller exclusive galleries.
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Inside Out – A showcase of contemporary photography exploring the public and the private
Now in it’s second year the London Festival of Photography opens in June. London Calling’s Anita Mistry explores some of the photographers involved and what exciting projects are in store. Read More
The Photographer's Gallery is due to re-open on 19 May 2012 The Photographers' Gallery was founded by Sue Davies, OBE in 1971 at 8 Great Newport Street, in a converted Lyon's Tea Bar. It was the first independent gallery in Britain devoted to photography. The Gallery opened… Read More
Serpentine Gallery is one of London’s best-loved galleries for modern and contemporary art. Its Exhibition, Architecture, Education and Public Programmes attracts up to 800,000 visitors in any one year and admission is free. In the grounds of the Gallery is a permanent work by… Read More
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Turner Contemporary is a dynamic visual arts organisation that believes in making art open, relevant and fulfilling for all. Inspired by JMW Turner’s sense of enquiry, the organisation offers a space for everyone to embrace their curiosity and to discover different ways of…
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Southbank Centre is positioned in the heart of London’s thriving South Bank and welcomes visitors 364 days a year. Southbank Centre offers a wide-ranging artistic programme including classical & world music, rock & pop, jazz, dance, literature and the visual arts. Every year more…
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The Whitechapel Gallery is a touchstone for contemporary art internationally, plays a central role in London’s cultural landscape and is pivotal to the continued growth of the world’s most vibrant contemporary art quarter.
With beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays,…
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The Royal Academy of Arts, founded in 1768, is the oldest fine arts institution in Britain. Situated in the heart of London's West End on Piccadilly, it is universally renowned for hosting some of the capital's finest temporary and touring exhibitions. The Royal Academy…
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The National Army Museum has always offered its exhibitions, galleries, and public events programme to the public free of charge.
It communicates the importance of the history and heritage of the British Army through its contribution to the delivery of the National Curriculum and lifelong…
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In 1831 Parliament agreed to construct a building for the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square. The new building finally opened in 1838. The National Gallery Collection today contains over 2,300 works, including many famous works, such as van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, Velázquez’s…
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The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war…
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Founded in 1856, the aim of the National Portrait Gallery, London is ‘to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, and ... to promote the appreciation and understanding…
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Opened in October 2007, Rivington Place is situated in the heart of Shoreditch, East London, and is home to Iniva (Institute of International Visual Arts) and Autograph ABP’s dynamic artistic programmes. Rivington Place is the UK's first permanent public space dedicated to diversity…
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