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Top events in London on Thu 15th Oct 2020
Join British astronaut Tim Peake has he relives his six-month mission to the International Space Station, and the surprising journey that took him there.
7pm to :
Wood GreenOnline events / webinars
Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, the new Director of V&A East, tells the story of how that resistance came to inspire the creation of some of the most dynamic artistic practice of the modern age.
6pm to 7pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
An exhibition of works by painters such as Manet, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Morisot, Degas and Gauguin – many of which have never been seen in the UK.
11am to 4pm Picadilly
Ends on Sun, 18th Oct
This exhibition presents the kimono as a dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion, revealing the sartorial, aesthetic and social significance of the garment.
11am to 7pm South Kensington Ends on Sun, 25th Oct
By turns poetic, adventurous and thought-provoking, this group exhibition explores our relationship with trees and forests.
11am to 7pm Southwark Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
This exhibition reimagines Picasso’s Cannes Studio as an immersive experience within the gallery
11am to 5pm Mayfair Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
An exhibition of J.M.W. Turner’s original oil paintings in the house he designed for himself.
12pm to 3pm Twickenham Ends on Sat, 31st Oct
The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Her Majesty The Queen.
10am to 5:30pm Whitehall Ends on Sun, 8th Nov
Acclaimed artist Kara Walker presents one of the most ambitious Hyundai Commissions to date
10am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 8th Nov
A new look at the extraordinary life and work of the pop art superstar
10am to 10pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 15th Nov
Life Through a Royal Lens brings some of the most iconic photographs ever taken of the Royal Family to Kensington Palace.
10am to 6pm Kensington Ends on Mon, 23rd Nov
Does great art begin with studying nature, or studying the great art of the past? Decide for yourself in this gallery.
11am to 4pm Picadilly Ends on Thu, 31st Dec
Walking tours of London on Thursday 15th October 2020
Called the Street of Shame, there’s more to this road between the City of London and the City of Westminster than its newspaper heritage.
2pm to 3:45pm City of London
On this guided tour, led by an expert City of London of Guide, you’ll see several of his finest places of worship. Judge for yourself which is the finest!
11am to 1pm City of London