Hynek Martinec to explore painting in the age of AI across two London exhibitions
11 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Hynek Martinec brings a major new series of paintings and a live monumental wall drawing to two London venues,
Exhibitions – London
Discover London’s vibrant exhibition scene featuring immersive art installations, historical displays, and cultural events. Our curated guide highlights top galleries, museums, and unique experiences, keeping you updated on the latest exhibitions across the city. Immerse yourself in London’s creative spirit and explore unforgettable events today.
The Top 5 Museum Exhibitions to see in London this August
7 August 2026 • Tabish Khan
Zurbaran, Tracey Emin, fantastical worlds, colour and music.
FAD NEWS: Major Gavin Turk exhibition heading to Sir John Soane’s Museum
6 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Gavin Turk will transform Sir John Soane’s Museum with a major exhibition of new works responding to the historic house, its collection & archive.
Hayward Gallery to debut major new Nan Goldin exhibition
5 August 2026 • Mark Westall
The Hayward Gallery will present Nan Goldin’s first major UK exhibition since 2002
Beyond The Third Wave: Political Art Takes Over The Free Will Prison
5 August 2026 • Mark Westall
London’s newest alternative art space, The Free Will Prison, opens a politically charged group exhibition
Inside Out: Echoes at The Photographers’ Gallery | Free outdoor event with live music, film & photography
4 August 2026 • Mark Westall
The Photographers’ Gallery presents an outdoor afternoon of live music, film and photography in Soho Photography Quarter.
Like Music in the Blood: Eight artists explore the body beyond representation
4 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Thaddaeus Ropac London brings together eight contemporary artists for Like Music in the Blood, a group exhibition exploring the body
Inside Korean Traditional Painting in Alter-age: Curator Jaemin Cha & Four Artists in Conversation
4 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Korean Traditional Painting in Alter-age: Pure and Hybrid places masterpieces of Korean painting alongside the work of four contemporary artists.
Make Do / Make Space: A new generation of artists reimagines what it means to make work in London
3 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Hypha Curates opens a major new exhibition at Hypha Gallery South Bank, bringing together 36 artists
Piers Secunda on Russia’s Cultural War in Ukraine
3 August 2026 • Mark Westall
Piers Secunda’s new exhibition at Fitzrovia Gallery combines paintings, documentary film and extensive research
The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London in August
31 July 2026 • Tabish Khan
The 90s, South Asian art, a keffiyeh, gold and drawings.
Marc-Aurèle Debut: “Today it can sometimes feel easier to sit on someone’s face than tell them you love them.”
30 July 2026 • Mark Westall
As ON REPEAT closes at GLASSHOUSE, Marc-Aurèle Debut talks to FAD Magazine about dating apps, emotional vulnerability, repetition ..
National Portrait Gallery launches new contemporary programme with Issy Wood exhibition
30 July 2026 • Mark Westall
The National Portrait Gallery has launched Artist Focus, a new free programme championing contemporary portraiture
FAD NEWS: Refusés opens first permanent space
29 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Refusés is opening its first permanent space at Queensrollahouse, expanding its artist-led programme with a solo exhibition by Elspeth Vince.
REVIEW: Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery
29 July 2026 • Lee Sharrock
The National Portrait Gallery looks beyond Marilyn Monroe’s screen image to reveal the beauty, vulnerability and tragedy behind the Hollywood icon.
Royal Academy to explore Peggy Guggenheim’s London gallery in major new exhibition
28 July 2026 • Mark Westall
The Royal Academy revisits Peggy Guggenheim’s groundbreaking London gallery with a major exhibition of more than 80 works.
V&A and Burberry to celebrate the iconic trench coat in free exhibition
28 July 2026 • Mark Westall
The V&A and Burberry explore the history of the iconic trench coat in a free exhibition marking the fashion house’s 170th anniversary.
Tate Modern to reframe the history of photography with major Pictorialism exhibition
27 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Tate Modern’s Light & Magic reconsiders Pictorialism as a global movement through 200 rare vintage photographs from around the world.
Ralph Steadman’s first selling exhibition of original artworks in 30 years to open in London
27 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Out of Line brings together 27 original Ralph Steadman artworks spanning more than five decades
The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in Central London this Summer
24 July 2026 • Tabish Khan
Air, baubles, fish hooks, domesticity and dips.
Gagosian to explore René Magritte’s enduring influence on contemporary art this Frieze Week
23 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Gagosian will present a major exhibition examining the lasting influence of René Magritte
Bharti Kher’s intervention is changing how visitors experience the V&A
19 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Bharti Kher’s four-sculpture intervention at the V&A transforms the visitor experience, creating fresh conversations
The Top 5 Art Exhibitions to see in London in late July
17 July 2026 • Tabish Khan
AI, desert, caves, mental health and seasons.
Hasan Yigit: Redefining the Language of Monotype
14 July 2026 • Mark Westall
Hasan Yigit works at the intersection of abstract painting and experimental printmaking, creating monotypes that possess the energy, movement and… Read More