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Richard Rogers + Architects
Iconic British architect at the Design Museum. Ends 25 Aug

Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Image courtesy Colman Getty

Museums & Galleries
A month of special events across London's Museums

16. Charles Sheeler Ballardvale, 1946 Oil on canvas 24 x 19 in. Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts; museum purchase (1947.21) All rights reserved.

Coming of Age
American art at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Ends 8 Jun

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Maria Lassnig
Bold and introspective works by avant-garde pioneer. Ends 8 Jun

Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia
See Duchamp, Man Ray and Picabia at Tate Modern 21 Feb-26 May

Renoir at the Theatre
Impressionist masterpieces in London. 21 Feb-25 May

Tutankhamun
Dazzling treasures from Ancient Egypt in London until 30 Aug 08

From Hopper to Pollock
American prints from 1900-1960 at the British Museum. Until 7 Sep

Once More, With Feeling
Powerful photography and video from Colombia. Until 15 Jun

Doctor Who Exhibition
Daleks, Cybermen and Ood at Earls Court. Ends 18 Sep

China Design Now
Contemporary Chinese design at the V&A. Until 13 Jul

Pompeo Batoni
A revival of work by Italian painter Pompeo Batoni. 20 Feb-18 May

Vanity Fair Portraits
See iconic 20th century portrait photography. Ends 26 May

Angaza Afrika
Contemporary African Art in London. 15 May-28 Jun

Richard Rogers + Architects
Iconic British architect at the Design Museum. Ends 25 Aug

Fascination with Nature
Birds, flowers and insects in Chinese art. Ends 5 Aug

A Touch of Dutch
Royal fans at London's Fan Museum. Ends 28 May

War Artists in the Middle East
Art, film and photography at the Imperial War Museum. Ends 28 May

Want To See More of Me?
Interesting portraits of black British actors. Ends 7 Sep

Hadrian
Rome's most enigmatic emperor comes to London. 24 Jul-26 Oct

Skin + Bones
Fashion and architecture unite. 24 Apr-10 Aug

Cranach
German Renaissance art at the Royal Academy. Ends 8 Jun

Blood on Paper
An exhibition celebrating the art of the book. Until 29 Jun

Brilliant Women
Celebrate the brilliant Bluestockings. 13 Mar-15 Jun

Martian Museum
Contemporary art goes cosmic at the Barbican. 6 Mar-18 May

Coming of Age
American art at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Ends 8 Jun

Utsavam: Music from India
Major exhibition exploring Indian music. 9 Feb–2 Nov

Hans Schabus
Hans Schabus' new artwork at London's Barbican. 1 Mar-1 Jun

Amazing Rare Things
The art of natural history at the Queen's Gallery. 14 Mar-28 Sep

Thomas Hope
Style Icon Thomas Hope at the V&A. 1 March–22 June

Story of the Supremes
See The Supremes' costumes at London's V&A. Until 19 Oct

Objects of Desire
Association of Art and Antiques Dealers annual fair. 8-11 May

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London Arts - Editor's Picks

For more London art galleries see Attractions

Wallace Collection
An artistic treasure trove in a beautiful London town house

National Gallery
Home to one of the greatest collections of European painting

Tate Modern
Visit Britain's national museum of modern art in London

Dulwich Picture Gallery
This picturesque gallery is one of London's lesser-known gems

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