What's on in London on Friday 21st July 2023
Top events happening London
The Genius of Doctrine
Brigadier James Cook OBE illustrates how the evolution of British Army doctrine helped secure Allied victory in the First World War. The Western Front presented many challenges, in terms of firepower and mechanisation, that were beyond the military doctrine of …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Brigadier James Cook OBE illustrates how the evolution of British Army doctrine helped secure Allied victory in the First World War. The Western Front presented many challenges, in terms of firepower and mechanisation, that were beyond the military doctrine of …
Curator's introduction: Yevonde: Life and Colour
Clare Freestone, curator of the exhibition Yevonde: Life and Colour introduces the trailblazing twentieth-century photographer Yevonde. Throughout the lecture, you will be taken behind the scenes into the planning and staging of this exhibition of Yevonde’s pioneering colour photography, highlighting …
7:00pm to 8:00pm£15National Portrait Gallery, Soho
Clare Freestone, curator of the exhibition Yevonde: Life and Colour introduces the trailblazing twentieth-century photographer Yevonde. Throughout the lecture, you will be taken behind the scenes into the planning and staging of this exhibition of Yevonde’s pioneering colour photography, highlighting …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
The Big City: London painted on a grand scaleCelebrating extraordinary artists who paint London on a huge scale. The display celebrates monumental painters of the capital and showcases some of the largest paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Guildhall Art Gallery is home to one of the most extensive …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 30th Jul 2023 Closing SoonFreeGuildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheater, City of London
Celebrating extraordinary artists who paint London on a huge scale. The display celebrates monumental painters of the capital and showcases some of the largest paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Guildhall Art Gallery is home to one of the most extensive …
Hidden London: The ExhibitionVisit an ‘abandoned’ Tube station underworld and discover what secrets lurk beneath our busy streets in this Hidden London exhibition. The exhibition takes you on an immersive journey of some of London’s most secret spaces in the oldest subterranean railway …
Exhibition ends on Monday 31st Jul 2023 Closing Soon£18.50London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
Visit an ‘abandoned’ Tube station underworld and discover what secrets lurk beneath our busy streets in this Hidden London exhibition. The exhibition takes you on an immersive journey of some of London’s most secret spaces in the oldest subterranean railway …