Art After Dark
Art After Dark is back: offering you the chance to experience world-class art institutions like The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts and National Portrait Gallery after hours.
Friday 11 October 6 pm - 9 pm
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Recently reopened after a stunning three-year transformation, the National Portrait Gallery is a must-see. Housing a remarkable collection of 250,000 portraits—ranging from historic figures to pop culture figures to everyday people—it’s a treasure trove for all art lovers.
While you're there, don’t miss the free Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award 2024. This incredible exhibition spotlights the best in contemporary portrait painting for over 40 years, attracting talented artists from all over the globe.
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Over at the Royal Academy of Arts, discover both free and ticketed exhibitions, including an unmissable exhibition by British artist Michael Craig-Martin, with tickets starting at just £22.
Known for his vibrant depictions of everyday objects, Craig-Martin’s bold sculptures and colourful paintings fill the Main Galleries. His distinctive blend of pop art, minimalism, and conceptual art will leave you inspired.
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Celebrate 200 years of The National Gallery! Wander through The National Gallery’s halls, where you’ll discover masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt.
Whether you’re drawn to serene landscapes or captivating portraits, there’s something to enchant every art lover. For those looking to explore ticketed exhibitions, be sure to catch the once-in-a-lifetime Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers exhibition, where some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works—like Starry Night and Poet’s Garden—are on display. It’s a rare opportunity to see these world-famous pieces all in one place.
Art After Dark
Art After Dark returns to London’s West End from 10-12 October 2024, featuring eye-catching neon displays by artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE.
Art After Dark
Immerse yourself in London’s cutting-edge art scene with the Art of London Gallery HOP!
Art After Dark
Enjoy free public art installations by Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE, join the Art of London Gallery HOP for access to independent art galleries shaking up the art scene, Friday Lates for after hours access to iconic art institutions and take advantage of exclusive offers.
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The Royal Academy of Arts is a world-renowned art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. For over 250 years, the RA has existed to champion art and artists and offers a place where art is made, exhibited and debated. Enjoy their expanded campus with free displays, new spots to eat, drink and shop, and much more.
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The National Gallery is one of London's greatest art museums located in Trafalgar Square, London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
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The National Portrait Gallery sits seconds away from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square, London. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856 and houses the world's largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day.