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The Wander Art Walking Trail: London’s largest outdoor gallery
Installation
Spanning the neighbourhoods of Mayfair and Belgravia, Wander Art showcases some of the most exciting and innovative outdoor art installations from 12 world renowned artists, offering a new way to enjoy London’s art outdoors.
A.Wong x Gordon Cheung Studios Lunar New Year Installation
Installation
Celebrate the Lunar New Year through Augmented Reality with Gordon Cheung’s site-specific public art installation at A. Wong titled “Year of the Ox”.
The Young Artists’ Summer Show at Royal Academy of Arts
Exhibition
Now in its third year, the Young Artists’ Summer Show is a free, open submission exhibition for students aged 5 - 19 studying in the UK and British schools overseas. Artworks are judged by artists and arts professionals with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.
The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2021 at Mall Galleries
Exhibition
Perfect for those with a penchant for pastel paintings, explore art virtually from wherever you are at home with the 122nd annual art exhibition exploring pastel, pencil, chalk and charcoal.
The Scottish Show 2021 at Panter & Hall
Exhibition
Get ready for the annual exhibition celebrating a century of Scottish paintings, displaying regular artists’ commissions, historical rarities and new contemporary discoveries, in a new online edition.
Free live virtual cooking events by Smeg UK
Virtual
From the Smeg family to your home, take part in a series of live online cooking events and master the art of incredible Italian cooking from the comfort of your home.
Tracey Emin/Edvard Munch: The Loneliness of the Soul at the Royal Academy of Arts
Exhibition
Born a century apart, but united by art, get ready to explore this must-see exhibition delving deep into both artists fascination with women, their emotions and ageing - Now offering a FREE virtual tour.
Sensing the Unseen: Step into Gossaert's 'Adoration' at the National Gallery
Exhibition
Temporarily closed - Take your first step into Jan Gossaert’s world of intricate detail, technical mastery and rich meaning in a new Gallery experience where you’ll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of his 500-year-old masterpiece.
SIX The Musical at Lyric Theatre
Theatre
Temporarily closed - Prepare to lose your head as one of the most empowering pieces of modern British musical theatre takes centre stage at London’s Lyric Theatre.
Itinerary
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Updates
A.Wong x Gordon Cheung Studios launch Lunar New Year Art Installation
News
Celebrate the Lunar New Year through Augmented Reality with Gordon Cheung’s site-specific public art installation at A. Wong titled “Year of the Ox”.
In 60 seconds: Waterhouse’s ‘A Mermaid’ by the Royal Academy of Arts
Updates
Spend 60 seconds exploring the dark mythology behind John William Waterhouse RA’s ‘A Mermaid’ with the Royal Academy of Arts online.
The National Gallery’s top 20 most viewed paintings online
News
Discover the most viewed paintings in 2020 from one of the greatest art galleries in the world.
Virtual tour – Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch: The Loneliness of the Soul
News
Explore the dark territories and raw emotions distilled in the artworks of Tracey Emin and Edvard Munch in this virtual tour of the Royal Academy of Arts’ landmark exhibition.
Dates and format announced for BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2021 edition
News
The 35th festival will be presented online from 17th to 28th March 2021, with feature films and shorts to be premiered and enjoyed at home on BFI Player.
Venues & Places
From world-class art galleries and institutions, to the West End’s best theatres, cinemas, hotels, restaurants and bars, find the venues you’re looking for with our business listings.
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