What's On In London

‘Design and Disability’ is both a tribute and a prompt for change, highlighting the ground breaking impact of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent individuals and communities on design history and contemporary culture from the 1940s to the present.

Previously unseen royal and court fashion treasures are on display, offering insights into the codes and conventions of royal attire. Highlights include garments worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth II.

Cartier’s legacy and its evolution in art, design, and craftsmanship since the early 20th century are explored through more than 350 objects, including historic gemstones, precious jewels, iconic watches, and jewellery worn by figures such as Princess Margaret.

The opulent Edwardian age is brought to life through the lives and tastes of Britain’s two royal couples - King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary - showcased through more than 300 objects, many of which are on display for the first time.

Titled 'A Capsule in Time', the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion by Marina Tabassum draws inspiration from the traditional Shamiyana tents of South Asia and highlights the sensory and spiritual potential of architecture through its scale and the interplay of light and shadow.

The exhibition explores the enduring influence of the renowned Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh on the work of Anselm Kiefer, who began his career with a travel grant that allowed him to follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps through countries such as Belgium and France.

More than 40 works by Grayson Perry are on display in the largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the Wallace Collection. Traditionally crafted items are showcased alongside those created with modern technology, as Perry explores the artist's future role.

Korean-born, London-based artist Do Ho Suh creates large-scale installations and immersive artworks exploring themes of home, identity, and belonging. Using his renowned fabric structures, he reflects on the relationship between space, memory, and the self.

The work of William Morris has permeated everyday life, with his botanical patterns reproduced on items such as clothing. This exhibition examines his enduring influence on contemporary makers and consumers, and the impact of the vast number of Morris-inspired products in today’s increasingly cluttered world.

Cecil Beaton, celebrated for his fashion photography and set designs, found lasting inspiration in flowers. This exhibition showcases his photographs, paintings, sketches, and stage designs, revealing how floral motifs shaped and connected his diverse creative work.

This exhibition celebrates the deep connections between textiles, people, and the world around us, revealing how we engage with texture, colour, history, and skill. Through themes like materials, collaboration, and sustainability, it shows how craft unites communities.

The exhibition examines how gardening in Britain can be a transformative and enriching force, influencing individuals, communities, and the environment in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Highlights on show include the first English gardening manual from 1558.

Victor Hugo, renowned for classics like Les Misérables, was also a creator of thought-provoking drawings. His works, rarely displayed publicly, have inspired poets and even Surrealist artists, showcasing Hugo’s boundless imagination.

Artistic life in 14th century Italy flourished as painters, metalworkers, weavers, and carvers collaborated to create groundbreaking artefacts. Over 100 exhibits highlight how European artists worked during this golden age of art.

This is the first UK exhibition dedicated to portraits by Edvard Munch, featuring depictions of his family, friends, patrons, and collectors. Highlighting a lesser-explored aspect of his work, the exhibition showcases Munch's use of bold colours and energetic brushstrokes.

Exploring the dawn of tech art from the 1950s to the 80s, this major exhibition from the Tate celebrates the innovators of kinetic, optical, programmed, and digital art, with machines and algorithms used to invent mesmerising creations.

A selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, featuring works by Goya, Monet, and Picasso, is showcased in the first-ever exhibition of the Oskar Reinhart Collection ‘Am Römerholz’ to be held outside Winterthur, Switzerland.

Showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal court's 'Golden Age' (c. 1560–1660), this exhibition celebrates the remarkable creativity and cosmopolitan culture of Mughal Hindustan under its most illustrious emperors.

This collaborative exhibition between the John Soane and Liberian-British artist Lina Iris Viktor pairs the artist's responsive sculptures with the museum’s expansive collection, exploring space, light, and cultural amalgamations.

Via a curated selection of over 150 items, ‘Hard Graft’ explores working practices across the globe, utilising a range of media to delve into the stories of underrepresented labouring communities and their precarious workers’ rights.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Palace of Versailles served not only as a royal residence but also as a hub of scientific innovation. Over 100 treasures reveal the captivating intersection of science and power at Versailles.

Via the work of leading global designers and photographers, discover the illustrious career of British supermodel Naomi Campbell. From creative collaborations to activism, the exhibition charts her extraordinary cultural impact.

For the first time, the Wallace Collection is displaying five of André-Charles Boulle’s innovative clocks. These pieces highlight Boulle’s ingenious designs and demonstrate how the cabinetmaker to Louis XIV leveraged contemporary scientific discoveries.

Following the hit 2023 blockbuster, this exhibition explores Barbie’s fascinating history through a design lens, to coincide with the brand’s 65th anniversary. With over 250 objects, learn about the evolution of your favourite doll.

Via a series of 1000-year-old documents, discover the fascinating history of the oasis of Dunhuang at the edge of the Gobi Desert, via the personal stories of those who lived, travelled through, or worshipped there over a millennia ago.

This major show challenges misconceptions about the Silk Roads, an overlapping series of trade roads linking the East and West. Focusing on AD 500-1000, the exhibition showcases objects that reveal the astonishing reach of these networks.

In the 16th century, three iconic artists of the Italian Renaissance briefly crossed paths, competing for the favour of Florence’s patrons. This exhibition explores the rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo, showcasing their profound influence on Raphael.

See some of Van Gogh’s most famous works up close, including his Starry Night over the Rhône (1888) and Sunflowers (1888). Rarely seen paintings and drawings are brought together in this colossal celebration of the artist.

Discover the life story of Francis Bacon through his evocative portraits. From self-portraits to paintings of his contemporaries, public and private works from the 1950s onwards show Bacon’s express challenge of the traditional genre.

Discover Monet’s lesser-known works, with this exhibition of his evocative views of the Thames River. The show fulfils the artist's ambitions by showing this group just 300 metres from the Savoy Hotel, where many of them were painted.

The first institutional exhibition to cover these pivotal years of Indian history, this landmark collation of artwork by over 30 Indian artists explores India’s changing cultural-political landscape during this period of tremendous change.

Spanning a wide reach of themes and subjects such as fashion, reportage, and the male body, this photographic selection encompasses works by some of the world’s leading photographers, exploring modern photography via iconic images.

Travel through Sunstrum’s narrative creation, in her series of life-size dioramas that reflect her experience of living across three different continents. Drawing, painting, and installation come together to create her imagined world.