I'll admit I went into Hepworth in Colour expecting the version of Barbara Hepworth most of us carry around: cool, poised, all smooth curves and quiet holes carved out of stone. What I didn't expect was to spend most of the visit looking at paint. The Courtauld's small, focused show – officially The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour – is the first ever dedicated to Hepworth's use of colour, and it genuinely changes how the sculptures sit in the room

Embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of Shokuhin Sanpuru—the incredibly lifelike food replicas displayed in restaurants across Japan. This vibrant exhibition offers a rare glimpse outside of Japan to admire these expertly crafted models up close. It delves into this unique art form's history, materials, techniques, and future possibilities. (See more photos) Japan's 47 prefectures are represented through specially commissioned, hyper-realistic food repl

An exhibition titled Andy Warhol, Beyond the Brand runs until March 24th at 148 and 29 New Bond Street, London. This show honours Andy...

Only a few days left to discover Christo art's hidden past at Spitalfields' most unique, unusual venue. Imagine stepping into an early eighteenth-century Georgian house. The creaking floorboards and peeling wallpaper tell a tale of yesteryears, but what truly takes your breath away are the early works of Christo, hidden away in this derelict wonderland at 4 Princelet Street. It's an experience that defies conventions and offers a unique chance to witness the birth of an artis

Discover the rich spectrum of Japanese graphic arts in a daring show that crosses the boundaries of fine art, commercial illustration, and counterculture. Japan House London displays works of 60 Japanese artists, including pioneers of the late 20th century Tanaami Keiichi and Yumura Teruhiko, as well as a number of up-and-coming creators whose works are on display for the first time in the UK. Pop art, surrealism, and illustration are among the graphic arts styles exhibited i

Luke Jerram’s Gaia , the world-renowned miniaturized planet Earth that tours across the globe, is back in London this summer, at the...

Between 23 and 25th September 2022, Projekt Mkt’s Vintage Poster Market brings unique vintage art to one of Peckham’s most charming...

For the first time in 130 years, 16 of Van Gogh’s 37 surviving self-portraits are reunited at the Courtauld Gallery in London until 8 May 2022. Having as a starting point "Van Gogh’s iconic Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear," this is the first time that the full spectrum of Vincent Van Gogh’s self-portraiture has been explored in a single exhibition. Several works, such as Self-Portrait (late August 1889) and Self-Portrait (September 1889) were last together in the artist’s stu

Between 24 February and 5 June 2022, the Whitechapel Gallery hosts a 100-year survey of the Studio through the work of image-makers and artists from around the world. Whether it’s an attic, an abandoned factory, or a kitchen table, the artist’s studio is where the great art of our time is conceived. By juxtaposing under-recognized artists with distinguished figures in Western art history, this multimedia exhibition highlights the wide-ranging possibilities of creativity withi

An exhibition of 60 drawings by Radiohead vocalist Thom Yorke and artist Stanley Donwood will take place between 25 and 29 May 2022 at 8 Duke Street, St James’s in London. The event showcases 60 works created by Thom Yorke and long-term collaborator and friend Stanley Donwood from 1999 until 2001. The display features lyrical drafts, workings of the Radiohead bear logo, and a cartoon featuring a sperm monster menacing witch monkeys. All artworks were sketched at the turn of t

In the last quarter of her career, installation artist and celebrated sculptor Louise Bourgeois integrated clothes from all stages of her life into her art, as if she was using fabrics and needles to exorcise and make peace with The Past. With "Woven Child," Hayward Gallery showcases this extraordinary collection of fabric-derived artworks alongside pieces that carved Burgeois's place in the history of art, including a few of her "Cells" and the Spider. “I cannot separate mys

Just seven days left to discover the story of Amy’s early career through her teenage notebooks, candid pictures, and early recordings. Get ready to explore the creative process behind her incredibly confessional music and deeply personal songs. Click here for a short video preview. The Design Museum exhibition pays tribute to a wealth of eclectic influences including jazz, rock, hip-hop, Motown, R&B, Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu,

Primal. Electrifying. Visceral. Francis Bacon’s “Man And Beast” exhibition at the Royal Academy is not one for the faint-hearted. Expect one of those shocking once-in-a-lifetime artistic encounters that make you want to scream, run and hide, but at the same time pops your eyes with stirring amazement, awakening the curious beast within yourself. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) began his career in interior decoration and furniture design. In 1945, his career as a painter took off an

If you missed the Noguchi Retrospective at the Barbican, there’s another Isamu Noguchi exhibition in London. "A New Nature" brings together a series of artworks that reflect Noguchi’s attempts to make us aware of his broader understanding of nature. You can enjoy the exhibition for free until 3 April 2022 at White Cube Bermondsey. "The nature of trees and grass is one thing, but there are many degrees of nature. Concrete can be nature. Interstellar spaces are also nature. The

Barbican’s exhibition featuring 150 artworks by Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) ends on January 23rd, so there’s still enough time left to discover one of the most pioneering and experimental artists of the 20th century. Don’t miss the chance to see Noguchi’s first touring retrospective in Europe in the past 20 years, reflecting six decades of his creative practice. Get ready to explore his quintessential risk-taking approach to sculpture as a living envi

The annual London Frieze Sculpture outdoor display returns to the Regent's Park (English Gardens) until 31 October 2021. The entrance is free and open to everyone. "The Frieze Sculpture show is a tonic for the mind, body, and soul." (Clare Lilley) Curated for the ninth time by the Director of Programme at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Clare Lilley, this year’s edition of Frieze Sculpture features outstanding international contributions that address environmental concerns, archite

Back in 2023, Tate's George Economou Gallery hosted a Yayoi Kusama exhibition featuring not one, BUT TWO Infinity Mirror Rooms alongside a timeline of her career and other lesser-known artworks. “I, Kusama, who have lived for many years in my famous specially-built room entirely covered by mirrors, have opened up a world of freedom and fantasy.” (Yayoi Kusama) Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Rooms Tate Modern: Why is Yayoi Kusama so popular? Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist bes

As Pace Gallery opens a new home in London and shifts the current Burlington Gardens space "to another use," what better way to celebrate than with an exclusive Mark Rothko Exhibition? Marc Glimcher, the chief executive and president of Pace Gallery has also represented the Rothko estate since 1978, therefore inaugurating the future 8,600 sq ft street-level Mayfair exhibition space at 4 Hanover Square with a poignant show of Rothko artworks seems the best thing to do. Pace’s

Did you know there’s a free public outdoor exhibition across Piccadilly this summer? The Royal Academy of Arts has teamed up with Art of London to spark Londoners’ imagination by transforming the area surrounding Picadilly Circus into a huge pop-up exhibition space. Passers-by are invited to discover 13 zebra crossings, 30 colourful floating canvases, and even a 780-metre film, all created by some of the UK’s most original and inspiring artists working today, exclusively pick

Redoubt is Matthew Barney’s newest body of work centred around the eponymous feature-length film. The show also includes a series of complex and striking sculptures cast from burned/fallen trees, more than 40 electroplated copper plates and engravings and marks a major new course for the renowned artist and film-maker. Redoubt addresses universal themes like ecology, cosmology, the role of artistic creation, interweaved with modern American political narratives. “Redoubt” is