National Gallery launches a new monthly conversation series

The National Gallery has announced a new monthly series called Picture This, hosted by broadcaster John Wilson, known for the BBC’s This Cultural Life. The series will feature leading figures from fashion, science, music, literature, gastronomy, and film, who will reflect on their life and work through the lens of a painting from the Gallery’s collection…

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What’s on in London this week: 23 February - 1 March 2026

This week in London (23 February - 1 March 2026) a Tracey Emin exhibition opens at Tate Modern, with Rose Wylie’s work on show at the Royal Academy. Half Six classical music returns to the Barbican. The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has a weekend brunch menu with a Japanese twist, and Old Spitalfields Market will host a one-day takeover by teenage entrepreneurs…

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Exhibition title and details announced for Lubaina Himid representing the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026

The British Pavilion has announced the exhibition details and title for Lubaina Himid CBE RA’s solo presentation at the 2026 Venice Biennale. The exhibition, Predicting History: Testing Translation, will showcase a major new body of work exploring the complexities of belonging and the meaning of home…

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What’s on in London this week: 16 - 22 February 2026

This week in London (16–22 February 2026), Ryoji Ikeda takes over the Barbican Centre with performances exploring sound and light, while FAC51 The Haçienda comes to Drumsheds for a full day of classic house and techno. New exhibitions open across the city, including Chiharu Shiota’s thread installations at the Hayward Gallery and Christine Kozlov at Raven Row…

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London art exhibitions opening in March 2026

As March brings the first signs of spring to London, a number of exciting art exhibitions are opening across the city. Tate Britain will host the first major solo exhibition of British artist Hurvin Anderson, Dulwich Picture Gallery presents the first UK show of Estonian modernist Konrad Mägi, and the much-anticipated exhibition dedicated to influential Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli…

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The Ivy Collection and Papa Salt Gin celebrate unsung heroines for International Women’s Day 2026

The Ivy Collection  has partnered with Papa Salt Gin  to celebrate unsung heroines this International Women’s Day. From Wednesday 11 February 2026, people across the United Kingdom and Ireland are invited to nominate inspiring women in their communities who deserve recognition for their selfless contributions…

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