Explore current and upcoming exhibitions across London's best galleries, institutions, and non-profit art spaces.
Read MoreAs an international centre for modern art, street art, and performance art, London is the ideal place to see some of the world's most well-known exhibitions. Boasting a variety of art spaces, including the Royal Academy of Arts, British Museum, Hayward Gallery, Camden Art Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery, visitors can explore an array of London exhibitions on display.
Other notable institutions include the National Gallery, Barbican Art Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Hispanic Society Museum, and Goodman Gallery. Explore current and upcoming exhibitions across London's best galleries, institutions, and non-profit art spaces.
Throughout the year, the city hosts some of the world's most reputable exhibitions at its institutions, galleries and also through its art fairs, attracting thousands of visitors from around the globe.
Tate Modern and Tate Britain and the Serpentine Gallery are leading museums that showcase some of the world's leading contemporary art.
Frieze London, along with Frieze Masters and Frieze Sculpture, are the key presentations for art calendars worldwide.
London hosts a diverse range of must-see exhibitions on display, featuring abstract art, still images, multi-screen installations, and many different artistic disciplines from the Hispanic world, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Art enthusiasts can view contemporary artwork from around the world, including Spanish and Hispanic art, contemporary African photography, notable women artists, or a pioneering exhibition featuring queer performers.
View the profiles to discover new paintings, prints, sculptures and other installations currently showing. Read about the gallery's collection, how the works play a part in art history, and learn about the contemporary artist presenting their art.
London has played host to some of history's most groundbreaking exhibitions, augmenting the city's status as an artcapital of the world. The landmark group show Freeze, organised by Damien Hirst in 1988, is widely regarded to have launched the era of the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Tracey Emin, Sarah Lucas, Marc Quinn, Gavin Turk, and Liam Gillick, among others.
Internationally renowned artist retrospectives are also regularly presented by London galleries and institutions. In 2017, Tate Britain's David Hockney solo exhibition retrospective became the gallery's most-visited. Tate Modern has held retrospectives of Agnes Martin, Anni Albers, Olafur Eliasson and Louise Bourgeois. In 2023, Londonhosted the first UK exhibition to explore the iconic design style of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, from her first millinery boutique to her final collection.
The city also played host to Anselm Kiefer's landmark exhibition, Finnegans Wake, at White Cube, drawing attention to the cyclical nature of time. Simon Lee Galler ed Olivier Debré's first major art exhibition at the institution. His canvases celebrate his affinity for using colour to evoke emotion. To Bend the Ear of the Outer World: Conversations on contemporary abstract painting featured at__Gagosian's across their two galleries. Dedicated to abstract painting. By delving into the nuances, techniques, and inspirations behind abstract paintings, the exhibition cultivated a deeper understanding and appreciation for this vibrant and ever-evolving art form.
From works created by a range of artists, from some of the most influential American artists to vivid portraits by British-based artists that capture anexciting new chapter in contemporary art, experience London's finest installations. Find out about each major new exhibition in London by joining our email newsletter.
