Best 10 art exhibitions in London 2022

Discover a world of endless reflections inside Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms at Tate Modern. Combining 2012 work Infinity Mirrored Room – Filled with the Brilliance of Life, and a Chandelier of Grief, this exhibition offers a mesmerising and immersive glimpse into the mind of the Japanese artist. Until 2 Apr

Thousands of photographs were submitted for the 14th edition of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, culminating in what's considered the best display of astronomy photography in the world. This year's display at the National Maritime Museum features stunning images, including a spectactular capture of a comet in the Southern Hemisphere and an Aurora Borealis gliding over shipwreck in Iceland. 17 Sep-13 Aug

Be intrigued by an exhibition of Japanese art from the Royal Collection at The Queen's Gallery. The rare pieces on display include diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Elizabeth II, providing an insight into Japanese artistry and the cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. Until 12 Mar

Be dazzled by Pip & Pop, a vibrant exhibition of rainbow artworks made out of sugar and candy by artist Tanya Schultz at The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art inside Kew Gardens. Immerse yourself in the imaginary landscape installation created with Kew scientists and filled with foods of the future. Until 5 Mar.

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Explore Slovakian artist Maria Bartuszová's abstract artworks inspired by the natural world at Tate Modern. This evocative exhibition showcases the artist's experimental method of casting plaster by hand, creating delicate and unique sculptures in organic shapes akin to the human body, cocoons and rain-drops. 21 Sep-16 Apr 

For centuries, the life and culture of Ancient Egypt remained mysterious, mostly because of a lack of knowledge on the ancient language used at the time. Much research went on after the discovering the Rosetta Stone, an artefact that would become the key to understanding hieroglyphs symbols. This exhibition at the British Museum uncovers stories using ancient manuscripts and other objects that researchers have used to understand these ancient hieroglyphs. 13 Oct–19 Feb

See how Lucian Freud's painting style has evolved from a linear style to more playful depictions showcasing characterful features. The National Gallery exhibition shines a new light on the Berlin-born painter’s signature works from large-scale canvasses to intimate portraits that span seven decades of his career. 1 Oct-22 Jan 

Step into the world of Cézanne, one of the most pivotal figures in modern art. In this career-spanning exhibition at Tate Modern, discover how he broke the rule book as an emerging impressionist and made his mark on the art world with his signature still lifes, landscapes and paintings of bathers. 6 Oct-4 Mar

Discover Making Modernism at Royal Academy of Arts, illustrating the pioneering work of women who developed a radical new approach to European art in the early 1900s. Featuring innovative self-portraits, urban scenes and landscapes from celebrated artists such as Paula Modersohn-Becker, Kӓthe Kollwitz, Gabriele Münter and Marianne Werefkin. 12 Nov-12 Feb

Get a rare opportunity to see Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz's famous Abakans at Tate Modern. The pioneering installation features the ambiguous woven fibre sculptures in a towering forest-like display, alongside the artist's drawings and early textile pieces. 17 Nov-21 May

Discover a new interactive experience at the Outernet with a deep dive into the world of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. A member of several spiritual and esoteric movements, the artist dreamt of exhibiting her life's work in a spiral-shaped building. More than a century later, technology is bringing the idea to life with an immersive VR experience that takes visitors through the artist's most iconic pieces. Every Sunday, 11 Dec-26 Feb

For a limited time, two masterpieces of the iconic painter William Turner are in residence at the National Gallery. The two paintings Harbour of Dieppe: Changement de Domicile and Cologne, the Arrival of a Packet-Boat: Evening display the artist's fascination with the bustling ports of Dieppe and Cologne, from which he began two European tours. Room 46, until 19 Feb

For the first time in Europe, Marco Brambilla brings Heaven's Gate to London, a brand new VR experience using storytelling in an apocalyptic way. As you walk through a landscape using 360 degree technology, the seven levels of purgatory unveil in front of your very eyes, inspired by Hollywood scenes and film clips. Every Sunday, from Feb 

Explore the life and the undeniable talent of Donatello, one of the grand masters from the Renaissance, at the V&A Museum. The exhibition showcases the impact Donatello had on a key period in the history of art and exhibits some of his sculptures never seen before in the UK. Discover the relationship between various mediums, from painting to sculpture and the influence Donatello had on a whole generation of artists that continues to this day. 11 Feb-11 Jun

The British Museum explores the relationship between luxury and power in the Middle East and southeast Europe. Discover how the Persian empire used objects and luxury as means of power and authority, as you go on a journey from Athens to ancient Iran and across the ancient empire of Alexander the Great. 4 May 2023-13 Aug 2023