Blockbuster exhibitions in the South

Discover some of the biggest name in contemporary art in this major exhibition that previously toured at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Marvel at large-scale works that explore the representation of the Black figure in art, asking questions about race, identity and history. Don't miss this incredible exhibition before it travels to America.

An art world icon, Peggy Guggenheim is renowned for her 20th-century art collection that now resides in Venice. This Art Funded exhibition shines a spotlight on five of her lesser-known years living in a cottage near Petersfield, where she dedicated herself to domesticity and her children, a far cry from the glitz and glamour of the art world she soon returned to.

Ten portraits by leading contemporary artists, including Sonia Boyce and Amy Sherald, celebrate the achievements of the Windrush Generation. Learn about each sitter's personal story, resilience and their impact in this exhibition marking 75 years since Windrush arrived in the UK. During your visit, make sure to also explore RWA's two other exhibitions, Rasheed Araeen: Conscious Forms and Valda Jackson: Miss Polly.

Don't miss the first European institutional exhibition dedicated to Ed Clark, an influential abstract artist who used painting and drawing to explore his pioneering 'big sweep' technique. Through his changing colour palettes, trace Clark's travels across the globe which in turn sparked his fascination with, and sensitivity towards, the representation of light. And once you're done, don't miss Lynda Benglis: Recent Sculptures, in the Sunley Gallery.

Throw on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie your way back to Brighton in 1974, when Swedish supergroup ABBA charmed the world with their Eurovision-winning pop hit 'Waterloo' at the Brighton Dome. Marvel at memorabilia and hear from the people who worked backstage and lined the streets during this electric week. Once you're done, check out National Treasures: Rembrandt in Brighton, where you can get close to an iconic masterpiece and see how young photographers have responded to it.

The secret artistic and romantic partnership between Dorothy Hepworth and Patricia Preece is unveiled in this colourful and personal exhibition, revealing the duo's clever schemes to sell and exhibit artworks. Alongside Hepworth's bold paintings (which they pretended were produced by Preece), get a deeper insight into the couple's life together through archival photographs and private letters.

In the first exhibition of its kind, get up close with 60 of Henry Moore's miniature mock-ups of his celebrated sculptures, with nothing on display over 30cm in size. Moore was a celebrated English sculptor, known for his monumental abstract recreations of the human form, often working in bronze or stone.

Whether you're a still life stan or sceptic, have your preconceptions challenged in this huge group exhibition showcasing 100 artists. Discover how they've used different approaches to reimagine the traditional genre of still life in order to understand the human condition. Journey through art history, from 17th-century vanitas paintings, which use symbolism to convey ideas of mortality and vanity, through to contemporary conceptual works of art.

Discover Elias Sime, a leading Ethiopian contemporary artist, who weaves everyday items into intricate craft-making to create lyrical and abstract compositions, exploring key issues on both a local and global scale, including sustainability and the impact of technology. And while you're there, why not also check out Quentin Blake: A Hundred Portraits.