The National Gallery will stage the first major UK exhibition devoted to Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664) next spring, opening from 2 May to 23 August 2026. This long-overdue exhibition places Zurbarán alongside his great contemporaries Diego Velázquez and Bartolomé...
Doris Press has launched its first publication with Cast A Cold Eye, a collection of eight essays and revised reviews by London-based writer William Davie. The book moves through art history with a questioning eye, probing the margins of accepted narratives and...
For the January 2026 Art Diary, I have selected my personal selection of upcoming exhibitions and installations throughout 2026. These reflect my regular interests in art that engages with creativity, ecclesiastical contexts, environmental concerns, reconciliation,...
2026 promises an exciting new programme of art exhibitions opening in London. Artlyst has put together a month-by-month guide to steer you through this plethora of exhibitions. 2026 will see solo shows by Modern British and Contemporary greats Lucian Freud, David...
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For my November Art Diary, I highlight exhibitions in Cambridge, Venice, Hastings, Lisbon, St David's, Cookham and Colchester which explore aspects of relationships. These range from the familial to the transcendent through the work of Chantal Joffe, Celia Paul, Nengi...
In G.K. Chesterton’s biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, he gives an image of Francis emerging from his cave, walking on his hands to visualise the way he saw the world upside down and dependent on God. The same image later appears in the song ‘The Cave’ by Mumford...
Spain and the Hispanic World: Treasures from the Hispanic society museum & library is a major new survey exhibition featuring 150 works at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The Hispanic Society's Museum and Library in New York City own the most extensive...
Surveying current and upcoming exhibitions at the turn of the year provides evidence of the breadth and depth of the past and present engagement between art and spirituality. Briefly profiling a wide range of exhibitions in order of opening, we can begin with WE at...