Museums in London

Art in London

Museums and Art In London

 

ART & CULTURE

 

The opening of the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy on the 9th June signals the start of the summer Arts season, which remains as diverse and interesting as ever. To follow are just a small selection of what you should try to take in during your stay.

 

British Orientalist Painting, at the Tate Britain (4th June – 31st August)

British Orientalist Painting will explore the responses of British artists to the cultures and landscapes of the Near and Middle East between 1780 and 1930, offering vital historical and cultural perspectives on the challenging questions of the ‘Orient’ and its representation in British art.

Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts (9th June – 17th August)

Held annually since the Royal Academy’s foundation in 1768, the Summer Exhibition is a unique showcase for art of all styles and media, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints and architectural models. The majority of works are for sale.

Richard Prince, Continuation, at The Serpentine Gallery (26th June – 7th September)

Richard Prince is one of the most innovative and influential artists of our time and can be variously described as a painter, photographer, sculptor and collector. His work makes use of an eclectic range of approaches to explore his fascination with Americana, pop culture, art, literature and language

Hadrian: Empire and Conflict at the British Museum (24th July – 16th October)

This special exhibition gives an insight into the man who rulsed over much of EWurope, Northern Africa and Western Asia. With objects on load from 35 museums worldwide, this exhibition takes Hadrian beyond the wall.

The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection (13th May – 19th October 2008) at the V&A Museum

A display of performance costumes worn by The Supremes, one of the most successful groups of the sixties - only the Beatles had more number one hits. The display will show the changing image of The Supremes from the early days when they were known as The Primettes to the glamorous Hollywood designs they wore at the height of their fame, and look at their continuing stylistic influence on performers such as Beyoncé.