Exhibitions
London is considered to be one of the best cities in the world for art. Here you can find out about new exhibitions in some of the most famous art spaces including the V&A and the National Portrait Gallery, as well as smaller gallery spaces in the trendy east end of London.
Editor's Choice
Interview with Penny - the London based stencil artist
"I have always been inspired by Chuck Close... I was not only blown away by the level of detail in his work, but also the varied approaches he took to achieve a final piece. ... I looked into how he worked and saw that he planned… Read More
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… Read More
The Old Truman Brewery, East London's revolutionary arts and media quarter, is home to a hive of creative businesses as well as exclusively independent shops, galleries, markets, bars and restaurants. For fifteen years the Old Truman Brewery has been regenerating its ten acres of… Read More
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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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Bequeathed to the British nation in 1897 by Lady Wallace, the Wallace Collection opened to the public as a museum on 22 June 1900. Apart from breaks during the two world wars it has been open ever since.
It is probably best known for its paintings by artists…
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