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London's blockbuster exhibitions open now

Sonia Boyce, Exquisite Tension, 2005.

Planning a cultural day out in the city? From the highly-anticipated Van Gogh blockbuster at the National Gallery to a celebration of Barbie at the Design Museum, don't miss the biggest exhibitions in London open now.

London is home to one of the most vibrant art scenes in the world. Whether you're interested in major international artists, world history or the bright new stars of visual art, there's something on offer for every cultural appetite.

From visitor favourites such as Tate and the V&A to neighbourhood gems like Dulwich Picture Gallery, a rolling programme of must-see exhibitions runs throughout the year.

Here's our guide to some of the biggest blockbuster exhibitions in London right now.


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01
Lygia Clark, Corpo Coletivo (colective body), 1974

Lygia Clark: The I and the You

Across two exhibitions in dialogue, experience two artists at pivotal moments in their careers: the Brazilian neo-concrete artist Lygia Clark and the interdisciplinary British artist Sonia Boyce. Despite working in different contexts, separated by time and geography, both Clark and Boyce embraced participation in their practices, sharing an interest in the relationship between artist and viewer. Discover the similarities and differences between their distinct approaches, while getting a deeper understanding of each artist's significance in global art history.

02
Installation view of Delaine Le Bas, Incipit Vita Nova. Here Begins The New Life/A New Life Is Beginning at Secession, Vienna 2023.

Turner Prize 2024

Don't miss this year's edition of the biggest contemporary art prize, back at Tate Britain to mark 40 years since its inception. Discover the boundary-pushing artists who are in the running for the 2024 Turner Prize. Who do you want to win?

03
Detail of Ahh...Youth!
Mike Kelley, Ahh...Youth! 1991

Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit

Journey to elaborate, provocative and imaginary worlds concocted by the brilliant mind of Mike Kelley. His work drew on a range of sources, from pop culture to philosophy, to explore themes of childhood and memory and how we blur the roles we play in society with characters on film.

04
Vincent Van Gogh, The Bedroom, August – September 1889

Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

Marvel at starry skies and bright sunflowers in this major exhibition dedicated to one of the most well-known artists in the world, Vincent van Gogh. In this once-in-a-century show, the National Gallery brings together paintings and drawings from his brief but significant time in the south of France, where he developed his revolutionary painting style, marked by vibrant colours and bold and dramatic brushstrokes.

05
Grayson Perry, The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal, 2012.

Grayson Perry: The Vanity of Small Differences

Immerse yourself in Grayson Perry's monumental tapestries, inspired by William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress which are also on display in Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Perry chronicles contemporary life to explore class, taste and social mobility and recreates many of the people and things he encountered during the filming of his award-winning television show, All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry.

06
1992 Totally Hair Barbie

Barbie®: The Exhibition

If you couldn't get enough of last summer's Barbiemania then you're in luck with the Design Museum's deep-dive into the iconic doll. Discover how Barbie's style, houses, cars and friends all evolved over the decades with design trends and a shift towards a more inclusive, multicultural world. You'll leave realising that life in plastic really is fantastic.

07
Anthony McCall, installation view of Face to Face, Sean Kelly, New York, 2013.

Anthony McCall: Solid Light

Step inside and interact with immersive light sculptures in this major presentation of Anthony McCall, a contemporary artist who redefined the possibilities of sculpture in the 70s. Create new shapes with your own movement in these translucent installations that blur sculpture, cinema, drawing and performance.

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NAOMI at V&A

NAOMI: In Fashion

One of the original supermodels and the first Black woman to appear on the cover of French Vogue at the tender age of 18, who doesn't know Naomi Campbell? Through her enviable wardrobe and legendary looks from over the years, this exhibition tells the story of her life and successful career, which saw her turn into a global superstar and fashion icon.

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