London will welcome a major new destination for electronic music this October as Ironworks launches at Thames Wharf, a historic riverside site reimagined as a large-scale warehouse venue…
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Major institutional announcements and landmark cultural investments this week highlight the evolving landscape of contemporary art and public culture across the UK and beyond, from Nan Goldin’s long-awaited return to London to Rene Matić winning one of photography’s most prestigious prizes…
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The prestigious Turner Prize continues its tradition of spotlighting groundbreaking creativity with the announcement of its 2026 shortlist. Revealed by Tate Britain, this year’s nominees, Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku…
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The Hayward Gallery has announced a major solo exhibition by acclaimed American artist and activist Nan Goldin titled You Never Did Anything Wrong. Opening on 24 November 2026, the exhibition marks Goldin’s first institutional UK show since 2002…
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The Barbican Centre has unveiled its Outdoor Cinema 2026 programme, returning to the Sculpture Court this August with eleven nights of open-air screenings beneath the London skyline….
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Rene Matić has been named the winner of the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize…
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The Royal Drawing School has announced an upcoming exhibition dedicated to Frank Bowling’s drawing practice, while the Hayward Gallery is revealing further details of its HENI Project Space series, expanding its focus on emerging international artists…
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The prestigious Turner Prize continues its tradition of spotlighting groundbreaking creativity with the announcement of its 2026 shortlist. Revealed by Tate Britain, this year’s nominees, Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku…
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The Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery, in partnership with the RC Foundation, Taiwan (R.O.C.), presents the 2026 RC Foundation Project Space Exhibition Series, a programme of free exhibitions taking place during the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary year…
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Onya McCausland is a contemporary artist whose practice combines studio paintings, wall installations, and collaborative, site-specific projects. Her paintings are stunning and deceptive…
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Polygon Productions will open Polygon Portal on 7 May 2026 at Dean Street in Soho, introducing a new London venue dedicated to spatial audio presentation, live performance and curated listening sessions…
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Five institutions have been announced as finalists for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world’s largest museum prize, which recognises excellence and innovation across the museum sector…
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This week’s art news roundup (20–26 April 2026) covers the announcement of the Museum of the Year finalists, fresh details on summer exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Saatchi Gallery, and updates on upcoming art fairs and events across London…
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A major exhibition will celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Blake, one of the most influential figures in British Pop Art, at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. The exhibition will present highlights from his seven-decade career, including paintings, collages, prints, sculpture, and works on paper…
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This week in art (13–20 April) is marked by major cultural events across London and Europe. The Southbank Centre has shared new details on Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival, which he is curating as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, alongside new announcements for May exhibitions and film programming across London…
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Vue London is marking the arrival of spring with a celebratory anniversary season that brings some of Hollywood’s most cherished films back to cinemas…
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The Southbank Centre is launching a new weekend festival, Letters To The Future, celebrating youthful perspectives on the biggest challenges of our time. The programme brings together writers, activists, and performers, including Amelia Dimoldenberg, Ash Sarkar, Olly Alexander, Mya-Rose Craig, and Rebecca F. Kuang…
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The Barbican Centre has officially announced the full programme for its anyone can dance series, a year-long run of late-night parties dedicated to global dance music and the UK’s diasporic culture. Following the success of its sold-out debut event with Eastern Margins, the series returns with four dates across 2026…
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Art news to be on your radar this week includes a selection of exhibitions, fairs, and cultural programmes shaping the current moment across the global art scene. From major international events such as Art Paris and Abidjan Art Week to upcoming openings in London, Venice, and New York, alongside expanded public programmes at institutions such as…
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In response to the unexpected cancellation of the South African Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, Gabrielle Goliath will independently present her acclaimed performance project Elegy, coinciding with the Biennale…
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