The July Art Diary begins with exhibitions in and reflection on ecclesiastical buildings, through the Liverpool Biennial and the Waterloo Festival. Moments from the wide-ranging engagement between religion and art are featured in exhibitions at the Ditchling Museum of...
I love London in the Summer, though many might argue. I love the art in parks, the getting out and discovering new lost and unfound museums and galleries, and occasionally escaping on a train to the seaside, but whilst the tourists crowd the big attractions, I go...
For 72 hours, London's art scene became one vast, twitching organism. From Mayfair's white spaces to Peckham's railway arches dripping with condensation, every gallery door swung open in ragged synchrony. This wasn't just an open house - it was the city taking its...
Another Annus Mirabilis, Another RA Summer Exhibition, No 258, which all kicked off in 1769, the year of Napoleon Bonaparte's birth, so it's always had big boots to fill. 1769 also saw James Watt's patent for the Steam engine being granted. This year's show's Station...
For the June diary, I begin with two important recently published books about religion and contemporary art. Next, I highlight several exhibitions and artists whose work connects with the themes explored in these books. These include Anselm Kiefer, Vincent van Gogh...
Artlyst has selected ten exhibitions that will open outside London and throughout the UK in Summer 2025. Pallant House, Chichester and Towner Eastbourne have group shows that blend the historical and contemporary. The Hepworth Wakefield has a major retrospective of...
Art Fund has revealed the five exceptional museums in contention for Museum of the Year 2025, the world's most significant museum prize. Each finalist represents a bold vision for cultural engagement, from immersive living history to cutting-edge contemporary art,...
King Charles III, custodian of the renowned Royal Collection—one of the world's most significant private art holdings—is set to reveal a personal artistic contribution in a landmark exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Royal Drawing School. Founded by...
Personality, passion, and imagination are essential for any artist or teacher. Sam Ainsley and David Harding have it in spades. Over roughly 20 years, starting in 1985, these two remarkable people created a dynamic visual art community where mutual support of each...