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The Royal Academy of Arts will host a lecture featuring artist Gary Hume RA and art historian Martin Gayford to mark the release of the monograph 'Gary Hume: Begging for It'.
The Gilbert & George Centre will present a memorial exhibition dedicated to George Crompton, a long-time friend of the artist duo, opening on May 1, 2026.
Whitechapel Gallery will host a public discussion on the financial challenges and economic value of contemporary arts institutions. The panel features the gallery’s Economist-in-Residence Mariana Mazzucato, artist Alvaro Barrington, and strategist Darren Isom.
Tate Modern will present free live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal 1966 dance work, Trio A, in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026. The event marks the 60th anniversary of the work and represents its first live UK performance in 12 years, led by certified transmitter Sara Wookey.
Art Basel has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, naming Theaster Gates and Julie Mehretu as medallists in the Established Artists category. Howardena Pindell was selected as the medallist for the Icon Artists category.
The Victoria and Albert Museum will present 'Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art' from March 28 to November 8, 2026, marking the first UK exhibition dedicated to the fashion house.
Lisson Gallery will host an exhibition of South Korean abstract painter Ha Chong-Hyun in London opening September 2026. The survey spans sixty years of the artist's career, featuring early geometric compositions from the 1960s alongside his signature 'Conjunction' series.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has launched ticket sales for the V&A East Museum’s first major exhibition, 'The Music is Black: A British Story,' scheduled to open on April 18, 2026.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has announced the opening of the V&A East Museum on April 18, 2026, as part of the East Bank cultural quarter in London.
Thaddaeus Ropac London will host 'Dialogues Are Mostly Fried Snowballs,' an exhibition pairing the works of Marcel Duchamp and Sturtevant.
Spike Island and Hauser & Wirth have appointed Penzance-based curator Joe Lyward as the recipient of the second Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators for 2026–2027.
White Cube Bermondsey will present 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast', a solo exhibition by artist Katharina Grosse opening April 21, 2026. The launch event includes a conversation between Grosse and curator Tom Morton followed by a public preview at the gallery's London location.
The Gilbert & George Centre will open a new exhibition on May 1, 2026, featuring works centered on the artists' 30-year friendship with George Crompton.
The Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool will host 'From Here to Here to Here,' a solo exhibition by Louise Giovanelli running from March 28 to June 28, 2026.
The National Gallery will host a public conversation with artist Sir Antony Gormley at the Pigott Theatre in London on April 27, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, will also be accessible via online ticketing.
Phillips auction house has announced an upcoming event in London scheduled for April 16, 2026. The announcement establishes the date for the firm's spring programming in the United Kingdom.
Tate has launched Tate Schools, a free online platform providing digital resources and curriculum-aligned activities based on the national art collection to teachers across Britain.
Tate has lent L.S. Lowry’s 1927 painting 'Dwelling, Ordsall Lane, Salford' to The Lowry Academy in Worsley for a series of arts and careers workshops. This marks the first time the institution has lent a work from its national collection directly to a school.
Lisson Gallery has announced an exhibition of works by the late Canadian artist Rodney Graham titled 'Who Does Not Love a Tree?'.
Serpentine South will host 'House of Music,' a solo exhibition by British artist Peter Doig, from October 10, 2025, to February 8, 2026.
Serpentine South has installed 'Albero folgorato (Thunderstruck Tree, 2012)', a monumental bronze and gold leaf sculpture by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone.
Serpentine North will host an exhibition of new and recent works by David Hockney from March 12 to August 23, 2026. The presentation includes five new still lifes and five portraits, alongside the first London showing of the artist's 2020-2021 frieze, 'A Year in Normandie'.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
Serpentine South will host 'Picture Making,' a solo exhibition of works by British painter Cecily Brown, from March 27 to September 6, 2026.
Serpentine and The FLAG Art Foundation have established a new biennial prize that will award £1 million over the next decade to five artists.
Serpentine has selected Mexico City-based architecture studio LANZA atelier to design the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion, marking the project's 25th edition. The structure, titled 'a serpentine', will open to the public at Serpentine South on June 6, 2026, and remain on view through October 25, 2026.
Turner Contemporary has announced a major exhibition of works by Bridget Riley, scheduled to run from November 22, 2025, to May 4, 2026.
Hauser & Wirth has announced a series of upcoming global exhibitions and projects, including a survey of artist Sonia Boyce at Tate and Zoe Leonard’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Lisson Gallery has detailed a series of solo exhibitions and digital content featuring artists including Ai Weiwei, Shirazeh Houshiary, and Cory Arcangel. The program includes Ai Weiwei’s 'Disposition', Shirazeh Houshiary’s 'Breath', and Pedro Reyes’s 'DISARM' project.
Tate Britain will present 'Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals' from November 27, 2025, to April 12, 2026, featuring over 190 works by the two landscape masters.
Tate Britain has announced extended weekend opening hours until 10:00 PM for its current exhibitions, 'Lee Miller' and 'Turner & Constable', following record visitor numbers.
Tate Britain will host 'Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals' from 27 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of both artists' births.
Hauser & Wirth Menorca announced it welcomed 72,000 visitors and hosted 460 events in 2025 through partnerships with local and national cultural organizations.
Tate Britain will present a major retrospective of James McNeill Whistler from May 21 to September 27, 2026, marking the largest European exhibition of the artist in three decades.
Tate Modern has announced a major retrospective of Dame Tracey Emin, featuring over 100 works spanning her 40-year career.
Tate Modern will present 'Frida: The Making of an Icon' from June 25, 2026, to January 3, 2027, marking the artist's first major UK exhibition in over two decades.
Tate Britain will host the first comprehensive survey of British artist Hurvin Anderson from March 26 to August 23, 2026, featuring approximately 80 works spanning 30 years.
Tate Modern will present a comprehensive exhibition of Argentine artist Julio Le Parc from June 11, 2026, to May 3, 2027. The survey will feature more than 60 works spanning 70 years, including kinetic sculptures, light installations, and geometric abstract paintings.
Tate has unveiled its 2027 exhibition schedule, headlined by two major presentations of David Hockney’s work at Tate Modern and Tate Britain to mark the artist's 90th birthday.
Artist Nnena Kalu has been awarded the 2025 Turner Prize and its £25,000 top award during a ceremony at Bradford Grammar School. The jury selected Kalu for her large-scale abstract sculptures and rhythmic drawings, specifically citing her installations at Manifesta 15 and the Walker Art Gallery.
Tate has announced details for its inaugural show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, designed by nine-time gold medalist Tom Stuart-Smith.
Tate St Ives will host a large-scale solo exhibition of Lithuanian artist and filmmaker Emilija Škarnulytė from December 6, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
Tate St Ives will present the first UK museum survey of Lithuanian American artist Aleksandra Kasuba from May 2 to October 4, 2026.
Tate has announced that Maria Balshaw will depart as Director in the Spring of 2026, concluding a nine-year leadership period that began in 2017.
Philanthropists Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez have donated 36 works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora to Tate, including pieces by El Anatsui, Yinka Shonibare, and Joy Labinjo.
Tate Modern will stage the first UK exhibition dedicated to the development of modern art in Nigeria, featuring over 250 works by more than 50 artists. The survey spans 50 years of artistic production from the 1940s to the 1990s, including major works by Ben Enwonwu, Ladi Kwali, and El Anatsui.
Tate Modern will host a special late-night event on September 26, 2025, featuring a live performance by singer-songwriter Joy Crookes in the South Tanks.
Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have completed the joint acquisition of a rare self-portrait by William Dobson, dating from 1635-1640. The work is currently on display at Tate Britain, where it has been reunited with Dobson’s 'Portrait of the Artist’s Wife' for the first time since 1948.
Tate Britain will present 'Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals' from November 27, 2025, to April 12, 2026, marking the 250th anniversaries of the births of JMW Turner and John Constable.
Tate Modern has announced 'Goavve-Geabbil', a monumental site-specific installation by Sámi artist Máret Ánne Sara for the Turbine Hall. The work features a 28-meter sculpture composed of reindeer hides and electrical cables alongside a maze-like structure based on reindeer anatomy.
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