10 best art exhibitions to visit in London in November 2024

Step into a striking exhibition exploring the history of the fashion runway show in Vogue: Inventing the Runway. Lifting the curtain on fashion’s iconic catwalk, this immersive exhibition at Lightroom takes you on a thrilling journey through Vogue’s fashion archives – from the intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to unforgettable runway moments today. 13 Nov-30 Mar

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Seoul without leaving London at Hello, Delight!. Enter a world of unique and multisensory experiences and explore 12 immersive zones at Borough Yards. From interactive poetry and hand-painted art to shaping digital moonlight with your voice, see cutting-edge AI combined with Korean culture in a thrilling journey through the past, present and future of Seoul. Until 28 Feb

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Explore Francis Bacon’s deep connection to portraiture in Francis Bacon: Human Presence at the National Portrait Gallery. Bringing together rarely-seen works from private collections around the world, delve into Bacon’s captivating self-portraits and images of key sitters. As the first exhibition in nearly 20 years to focus on the artist’s portraits, discover how Bacon challenged traditional definitions of the genre. Until 19 Jan

Discover the world’s largest collection of Hockney graphics – featuring never-before-seen works – at David Hockney: Living in Colour. Spanning six decades of Hockney’s extensive career, explore over 150 graphics at Halcyon Gallery’s free exhibition – showcasing etchings, photo collages, self-portraits, still life paintings and iPad-created art by Britain’s most celebrated living artist. Until 31 Dec

Unravel the intricate drama of Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum’s large-scale installation designed specifically for the Barbican's Curve gallery. Featuring a series of paintings and drawings, the exhibition takes inspiration from crime fiction and the film noir genre to tell a story of a femme fatale figure in an imagined colonial outpost – and what happens when she doesn’t follow society’s rules. Until 5 Jan

Don't miss your chance to see Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings at this major new exhibition at the National Gallery. Bringing together Van Gogh’s renowned paintings from his time in the south of France, Poets and Lovers displays iconic and rare paintings from across the globe, including Starry Night over the Rhône, Van Gogh's Chair and Sunflowers. Until 19 Jan

Discover London through Monet’s unique lens with this major new exhibition. Returning to The Courtauld Gallery for the first time in 120 years, Monet and London. Views of the Thames captures Monet’s time in London between 1899 and 1901. Fulfilling his ambitions to display these cityscapes in the capital, the series of iconic landmarks will include paintings of Charing Cross Bridge, Waterloo Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. Until 19 Jan

Discover the career of visual activist Zanele Muholi – one of the most acclaimed photographers working today – with this in-depth exhibition at Tate Modern. See a striking and powerful collection of photographs, which documents and celebrates the lives of Black lesbian, gay, trans, queer and intersex communities in South Africa since the early 2000s. Until 26 Jan

Explore the work of innovative American fashion photographer Deborah Turbeville – who transformed fashion imagery into groundbreaking avant-garde art. Bringing together Turbeville's unique pieces, including her earliest works from the 1970s, the exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery showcases Turbeville's dreamlike and melancholic style, which has been credited with reinventing fashion imagery. Until 23 Feb

Transforming the city’s public spaces into an exciting open-air gallery, Sculpture in the City returns to London’s Square Mile for its 13th edition. Follow an eclectic trail of sculptures scattered across the city’s business district and discover 17 vibrant artworks from established and emerging artists. Until spring 2025

Take a trip to the Royal Academy of Arts to see Michael Craig-Martin's remarkable 60-year career in the form of sculptures, installation, painting and print. A key figure in British conceptual art, explore Craig-Martin's early experimental sculptures alongside the large-scale, vivid colour paintings of everyday objects. Until 10 Dec

Delve into the first major UK exhibition of the internationally celebrated Korean artist Haegue Yang at Hayward Gallery. Weaving connections between disparate histories, cultures and traditions, discover how Yang’s artwork resonates on a personal and sensory level through a showcase of immersive installations and sculptures. Until 5 Jan

See Constable’s iconic depiction of the rural British countryside with Discover Constable and The Hay Wain at The National Gallery. Bringing together sketches of the scene Constable made over 20 years before producing the famed finished work, explore the makings behind the Hay Wain and uncover how it influenced fellow artists and activists alike. Until 2 Feb

Go behind the lens and explore powerful photography in a decade of social and political change at Tate Britain. The must-see exhibition, The 80s: Photographing Britain, dives deep into one of the UK’s most pinnacle eras to capture the spirit, struggles, and stories of a nation – captured through the lenses of some of the decade’s most influential photographers. 21 Nov-5 May

Step back in time with Tate Modern’s ambitious new exhibition Electric Dreams: Art and technology before the internet. Exploring mesmerising and mind-bending art made from the 1950s to 1990s, the exhibition celebrates the early innovators of digital art. Book now for a rare chance to experience immersive sensory installations from a time before the internet. 28 Nov-1 Jun