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,

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

For the last time this year, Action Museum Depot opens its doors wide open to all fans of the London Transport Network and especially of the London Underground. Get ready to admire heritage vehicle displays, hear behind-the-scenes tales and explore the dark stories of the secret nooks that lie beneath London’s streets. A weekend of fun activities for all ages. Discover London’s most famous vintage vehicles and delve deeper into our capital’s transport treasure trove. As alway

Be part of a global premiere as a rare collection of rediscovered drawings by Hokusai will be on display at the British Museum between 30 September 2021 – 30 January 2022. The exhibition, called “Hokusai The Great Picture Book of Everything,” features 103 recently acquired drawings produced between the 1820s–1840s by the creator of the iconic Great Wave. The sketches were initially commissioned for an illustrated encyclopaedia titled “The Great Picture Book of Everything” tha

Under the alluring motto “nourish your creativity and purchase limited edition works of art during your weekly shop", the pop-up shop at Design Museum London challenges the meaning of “essential” during a global pandemic. The adjective “essential” has its roots in the Middle English “essencial,” Late Latin’s “essentialis”, and the Latin “essential”, meaning "the basic nature of a thing, its essence" and adding the Latin suffix “-alis” stands for "relating to." Although there’

Soane bought it in 1800 for £4,500, pulled most of it down and rebuilt it as a house that would turn his sons into architects. Ten years later he sold it. What is left is the only house he designed, built and lived in.

If you often fantasize about a purple field of - let's say - crocus bulbs, then The Ham House Gardens in Richmond Upon Thames near London is the place to be every spring from now on. The National Trust has planted 120,000 Ruby Giant Crocuses and every year in February-March, Londoners can admire these spectacular purple carpets in full bloom. Ham House History in a Nutshell Known as one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, Ham House was originally built in 1610 on the ru

The Museum Depot in Acton is any vintage urban transport enthusiast’s dream, with probably the world’s richest collection of rare signs, ceramic tiles, ephemera, original posters, ticket machines, road and rail vehicles spanning over 100 years, and beyond. Three times a year, typically in April, July, and September, the Acton Depot opens its doors to welcome visitors to festival-style events that include guided tours and exciting activities for all ages. A wonderful occasion