Top 10 Art Exhibitions in London

David Bowie Is

The V&A presents the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie, one of the world's most influential performers. The exhibition brings together more than 300 objects, including handwritten lyrics, spectacular costumes, photography, music videos and instruments. Until 28 Jul

Pompeii and Herculaneum

Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by a cataclysmic volcanic eruption in AD 79. The cities were lost until their rediscovery by archaeologists almost 1,700 years later, giving us a fascinating insight into Roman life.This major British Museum exhibition brings together more than 250 artefacts from these Roman cities. Until 29 Sep

Man Ray Portraits

This photographic exhibition is devoted to Man Ray, one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation. The show features more than 150 vintage prints from Man Ray's career in America and Paris, taken between 1916 and 1968. Until 27 May

Lichtenstein

American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is famed for his works based on comic strips and advertising imagery shaded with his hallmark Ben-Day dots. Bringing together 125 of the artist's paintings and sculptures, Tate Modern is staging the first major exhibition devoted to Lichtenstein in more than 20 years. Until 27 May

Poster Art 150

A pioneering patron of poster art, London Underground has developed a worldwide reputation for commissioning striking poster designs. This exhibition brings together 150 of the most iconic designs since the Tube's first graphic poster commission in 1908. Until 1 Oct

Ice Age Art

The world's oldest known sculptures, drawings and portraits are being exhibited in this pioneering show, which displays masterpieces from the last Ice Age. Although the works were created between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago, the talented artists were already beginning to experiment with scale, light and perspective. Until 2 Jun

Treasures of the Royal Courts

The V&A reveals the majesty of the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Ivan the Terrible and the early Romanovs in a new exhibition celebrating 500 years of exchange between Britain and Russia. Until 14 Jul

Lowry at Tate Britain

The much-loved English painter LS Lowry is the focus of this exhibition at Tate Britain. Bringing together around 80 works, the show explores how Lowry became Britain's pre-eminent painter of the industrial city. 25 Jun-20 Oct

RA Summer Exhibition

Now in its 245th year, the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition showcases more than 1,000 works by emerging and established artists. You'll see paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, architecture, films and more. All the works on show are for sale. 10 Jun-18 Aug