London Arts Guide

London has thousands of arts events and activities. Browse the ideas and inspiration below or use the search tool opposite to access our comprehensive London arts listings.

Andy Warhol TDK commercial, 1982. Collection Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, USA

Andy Warhol
Warhol at London's Hayward. 8 Oct-18 Jan

Mark Rothko Red on Maroon 1959 Tate Copyright 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko RS, NY and DACS, London 2007

Rothko
Must-see Rothko exhibition in London. Until 1 Feb

Zhang Xiaogang, Big Family, 1995. Courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery, London © Zhang Xiaogang, 2008

The Revolution Continues
New art from China at the Saatchi. 9 Oct-18 Jan

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Origin
Shop for fine designer crafts at Origin. 7-12 Oct & 14-19 Oct

DRIFT 08
The first art exhibition on and in the River Thames. Until 19 Oct

Francis Bacon
Celebrate Bacon's centenary at Tate Britain. Until 4 Jan

Aimé Maeght & His Artists
Art and ephemera by Miró, Calder, Giacometti & Braque. Ends 2 Jan

Turner Prize 2008
The shortlisted artists' work goes on display. From 30 Sep

Design Cities
Find out how 7 cities have shaped design. Until 4 Jan

Hadrian
Ancient Rome comes to the British Museum. Ends 26 Oct

Sporting Lives
Evocative portraits of modern sports figures. Until 19 Oct

Story of The Supremes
Show-stopping costumes at the V&A. Ends 19 Oct

Beside the Seaside
Vintage photographs of British coastal life. Until 19 Apr

SEIZURE
Derelict London flat encrusted with blue crystals. Ends 2 Nov

Andy Warhol
Warhol at London's Hayward. 8 Oct-18 Jan

Serpentine Pavilion
Frank Gehry's spectacular temporary arts venue. Until 19 Oct

Julian Opie
Julian Opie's multi-media work comes to the Lisson. 15 Oct-15 Nov

Eltonography
More than 200 photos of Sir Elton John. Until 2 Nov

Choosing the Chintz
A history of home furnishings at the Geffrye. 14 Oct-22 Feb

Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Stunning wildlife images. 31 Oct-26 Apr

Bill Gibb's Moment in Time
New exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum. 24 Oct-16 Jan

Turner Watercolours
An outstanding collection at The Courtauld Gallery. 30 Oct-25 Jan

Cildo Meireles
Mysterious, large-scale works at the Tate Modern. 14 Oct-11 Jan

Renaissance Faces
Masterful portraits at London's National Gallery. 15 Oct-18 Jan

Fashion V Sport
Explore the relationship between fashion and sport. Until 4 Jan

Cold War Modern
How the Cold War shaped popular design. Until 11 Jan

Wyndham Lewis Portraits
One of the world's greatest portraitists in London. Until 19 Oct

Frieze Art Fair
London's contemporary art fair returns to Regent's Park. 16-19 Oc

Babylon
The world's greatest ancient city comes to London. From 13 Nov

Annie Leibovitz
Catch the celebrity snapper's work in London. 16 Oct-1 Feb

GSK Contemporary
Royal Academy's contemporary arts season. From 1 Nov

Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster
The Unilever Series is back at Tate Modern's Turbine Hall

Byzantium 330-1453
Treasures from the Byzantine Empire come to London. 25 Oct-22 Mar

Erwin Olaf: Grief
Haunting photographic portraits from Erwin Olaf. 24 Oct-22 Nov

Rothko
Must-see Rothko exhibition in London. Until 1 Feb

The Revolution Continues
New art from China at the Saatchi. 9 Oct-18 Jan

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World-class art collections are on public display all over London

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Many of London's museums and galleries are open in the evening

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

Whitechapel Art Gallery
Cutting-edge art at The Whitechapel in East London

Hayward Gallery
The Hayward is the heart of the visual arts on London's Southbank

Institute of Contemporary Arts
Eclectic new art and culture at London's ICA, now with free entry

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