What's on in London on Wednesday 19th July 2023
Top events happening London
The 2023 Doggett's Coat and Badge WagerFor more than 300 years, this annual boat race has run through the centre of London, from London Bridge to Cadogan Pier in Chelsea. Now, this year, in honour of the coronation of King Charles III, the Wager will be …
11:15am to 12:30pmFree
For more than 300 years, this annual boat race has run through the centre of London, from London Bridge to Cadogan Pier in Chelsea. Now, this year, in honour of the coronation of King Charles III, the Wager will be …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Treasures from Faraway: Medieval and Renaissance Objects from the Schroder collectionIn the latest of its series of In Focus displays, Strawberry Hill House shines a spotlight on how diverse natural materials, from coconuts to rock crystal, along with trade networks with Asia and the Far East created new opportunities for …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 19th Jul 2023 Closing Soon£16Strawberry Hill, Twickenham
In the latest of its series of In Focus displays, Strawberry Hill House shines a spotlight on how diverse natural materials, from coconuts to rock crystal, along with trade networks with Asia and the Far East created new opportunities for …
Totalitarian PropsThis exhibition explores and investigates certain acts of tyranny, particularly within the context of the Pan-Africanism ideal and Pan-Arabism dream. It looks at how state, government and utopian dictatorships developed modalites of population mass-control and utilised surveillance mechanisms. By playing …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 19th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
This exhibition explores and investigates certain acts of tyranny, particularly within the context of the Pan-Africanism ideal and Pan-Arabism dream. It looks at how state, government and utopian dictatorships developed modalites of population mass-control and utilised surveillance mechanisms. By playing …
Hackney 300,000 BCHackney Museum is inviting residents to step back in time with its new temporary exhibition ‘Hackney 300,000 BC: Meet the Neanderthal neighbours and curious creatures of the borough’s Old Stone Age’. The exhibition provides a rare glimpse into pre-historic Hackney …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 22nd Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeHackney Museum, Hackney
Hackney Museum is inviting residents to step back in time with its new temporary exhibition ‘Hackney 300,000 BC: Meet the Neanderthal neighbours and curious creatures of the borough’s Old Stone Age’. The exhibition provides a rare glimpse into pre-historic Hackney …
Zaha's Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan This exhibition explores the design story of the Moonsoon bar and restaurant (1979-80), Zaha Hadid’s first completed project outside of the UK. Drawing on the rich archival material from ZHF, the exhibition offers a rare insight into the conception of …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 22nd Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeClerkenwell
This exhibition explores the design story of the Moonsoon bar and restaurant (1979-80), Zaha Hadid’s first completed project outside of the UK. Drawing on the rich archival material from ZHF, the exhibition offers a rare insight into the conception of …
DollsAn exhibition of dolls created during the lockdown by the artist John Lee Bird. Spread over 3 floors of the Ugly Duck premises there will be 800+ dolls (I’m still counting) and large-scale paintings, collages and drawings, lino cuts, sculptures, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 23rd Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark
An exhibition of dolls created during the lockdown by the artist John Lee Bird. Spread over 3 floors of the Ugly Duck premises there will be 800+ dolls (I’m still counting) and large-scale paintings, collages and drawings, lino cuts, sculptures, …
UnfamiliarCarefully chosen and curated by physician associate Debbie Jegede, and photographer Theo Deproost, these seemingly inert objects have been transformed through photography to show altered perspectives that challenge our understanding and impression of them. The photographs will be displayed alongside …
Exhibition ends on Friday 28th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeRoyal College of Physicians Museum, Camden
Carefully chosen and curated by physician associate Debbie Jegede, and photographer Theo Deproost, these seemingly inert objects have been transformed through photography to show altered perspectives that challenge our understanding and impression of them. The photographs will be displayed alongside …
Dawit L. Petros: RecollectionsThis solo exhibition continues Petros’ inquiries into the complex relationship between African and European histories of colonialism and modernity. Petros’ aesthetics are anchored on the visual syntax of abstraction. The language of the exhibition brings together highly representational images – …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 29th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeCromwell Place, South Kensington
This solo exhibition continues Petros’ inquiries into the complex relationship between African and European histories of colonialism and modernity. Petros’ aesthetics are anchored on the visual syntax of abstraction. The language of the exhibition brings together highly representational images – …
Mars: War and PeaceFollowing on from Luke Jerram other astronomical artworks the Museum of the Moon and his Earth artwork Gaia (both previously shown at St John’s), we are happy to showcase Luke’s exhubition of Mars at our church. Measuring seven metres in …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeWest Kensington
Following on from Luke Jerram other astronomical artworks the Museum of the Moon and his Earth artwork Gaia (both previously shown at St John’s), we are happy to showcase Luke’s exhubition of Mars at our church. Measuring seven metres in …
Ai Weiwei: Making SenseAi Weiwei’s exhibition focuses on design with a mix recent works and commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism. Ai Weiwei is one of the most significant and recognised artists working today. Known …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing Soon£16.50Design Museum, Kensington
Ai Weiwei’s exhibition focuses on design with a mix recent works and commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism. Ai Weiwei is one of the most significant and recognised artists working today. Known …
Saint Francis of AssisiCome face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182-1226) from the 13th century …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Come face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis (1182-1226) from the 13th century …