London Museum to open at Smithfield this November
18 June 2026 • Mark Westall
London Museum has announced that it will open the doors to its long-awaited new home in Smithfield on 28th November 2026,
Art News London
Art news London is where you can find all the cool art stuff: exhibitions, and events we have found coming out of London. Interviews and thought pieces.
FAD NEWS: Phillips Appoints Annie Wallington as Head of Modern Art, London
18 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Phillips has announced the appointment of Annie Wallington as Head of Modern Art, London
Club Unity launches with a call for connection in an age of disconnection
17 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Founded by Dan Pearce, Maxim and Takiro, Club Unity launches with a mission to promote connection through art, music, film and culture
Serpentine launches Summer programme with landmark Jesús Rafael Soto sculpture
17 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Serpentine has unveiled Jesús Rafael Soto’s Pénétrable BBL Jaune in Kensington Gardens, launching a summer season
FAD NEWS: New Curators secures £3 million funding commitment from the Bukhman Foundation
16 June 2026 • Mark Westall
New Curators has announced a transformative £3 million funding commitment from the Bukhman Foundation, securing future growth
FAD NEWS: Frida Kahlo Takes Over London
16 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Frida Kahlo’s influence spreads across London this summer with public murals, and city-wide activations accompanying Tate Modern’s major exhibition.
nora chipaumire to Activate gadzi at Tate Modern Tate Late
12 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Tate Modern’s next Late will see nora chipaumire activate her immersive installation gadzi with ten performers, dancers and musicians
Frieze London 2026 puts discovery first with new curated sections + 171 Galleries
11 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Frieze London returns to Regent’s Park this October with 171 galleries, new curated section The Code Universe, Artist-to-Artist presentations
FAD NEWS: GRIMM Expands in Amsterdam and Launches Artist Residency in Provence.
10 June 2026 • Mark Westall
GRIMM marks its 20th anniversary with a new Amsterdam gallery and an artist residency programme at Château Val Croissant in Provence.
Sir John Soane’s Museum Names Lacey Law and Kanto Ohara Maeda as 2026 Jerwood Artists in Residence
10 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Sir John Soane’s Museum has selected Lacey Law and Kanto Ohara Maeda as its 2026 Jerwood Artists in Residence
FAD NEWS: Hypha Studios to Open Major New South Bank Cultural Hub with Galleries, Studios and Artist-Led Programme
9 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Hypha Studios opens its largest project to date in Bankside, transforming an empty office building into a major cultural hub
Yinka Shonibare and Thomas Gainsborough Enter into Conversation at the National Gallery
8 June 2026 • Mark Westall
For the first time, Yinka Shonibare’s Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads will be displayed alongside Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews
‘a serpentine’, by Lanza Atelier: celebrating 25 years of the Serpentine Summer Pavilion with 30,000 bricks
8 June 2026 • Marta Bogna-Drew
30,000 handmade bricks, Lanza Atelier’s a serpentine marks the 25th Serpentine Summer Pavilion with a celebration of gathering, locality & experience.
Lubaina Himid Unveils Reading the Label Across Cork Street for 2026 Banners Commission
5 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Lubaina Himid’s Reading the Label transforms Cork Street into a public artwork exploring clothing, memory and identity
RCA2026 to Showcase the Next Generation of Artists, Designers and Architects Across London
4 June 2026 • Mark Westall
RCA2026 brings together more than 1,600 postgraduate students across the Royal College of Art’s London campuses in a major showcase
London Gallery Weekend returns with 120+ galleries, curated routes and more than 80 free events across the city
28 May 2026 • Mark Westall
LGW returns for its sixth edition with more than 120 galleries, curated routes, major exhibitions and over 80 free public events.
Ruth Ewan to unveil The Dagenham Agates, new public sculptures honouring Ford sewing machinists’ fight for equal pay
26 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Ruth Ewan’s The Dagenham Agates will honour the Ford sewing machinists whose historic strikes helped shape the Equal Pay Act.
Great Pulteney Street gallery presents Soho Solos: 4 solo exhibitions by Soho Open prize winners
25 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Great Pulteney Street presents Soho Solos, bringing together 4 solo exhibitions by Soho Open prize winners this June.
South London Gallery marks its 135th anniversary with SLG Forever exhibition at Christie’s
22 May 2026 • Mark Westall
South London Gallery celebrates 135 years with SLG Forever, a fundraising exhibition at Christie’s featuring works by more than 25 artists.
Mind Over Cancer Marks Fifth Anniversary with Artist-Led Charity Auction Curated by Remi Rough
22 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Mind Over Cancer celebrates its fifth anniversary with a special charity auction curated by Remi Rough featuring one-off works by contemporary artists.
FAD NEWS: Rolex Joins the Serpentine Pavilion as Official Timepiece.
20 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Serpentine has named Rolex as Official Timepiece of the Serpentine Pavilion from 2026, beginning a new partnership
FAD News: New details revealed for LANZA atelier’s Serpentine Pavilion 2026
18 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Serpentine has revealed new details of its 2026 Pavilion by LANZA atelier. The 25th edition celebrates the legacy of Zaha Hadid.
FAD News: Bow Arts launches open call for 2027 East London Art Prize
15 May 2026 • Mark Westall
Bow Arts has announced the open call for the 2027 East London Art Prize, supporting artists through exhibitions, mentoring, residencies and a £15,000 award.
Fair Play Art Fair launches in London with artist-first model offering free exhibition stands
14 May 2026 • Mark Westall
A new artist-led art fair is set to launch in London this October with a model designed to challenge the traditional economics of exhibiting.