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Art After Dark: Friday Lates Spring 2025

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Art After Dark

Art After Dark is back, offering you the opportunity to explore London’s world-class art institutions after hours, including The National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, and National Portrait Gallery.

Event Info

Date & Time

March 07 - March 07

Location

West End, London, UK

This spring, don’t miss the chance to experience outdoor artworks by award-winning eco-feminist artist Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian Ph.D., alongside independent galleries across London’s West End.

©Royal Academy of Arts

Friday Lates at the Royal Academy of Arts

For over 250 years, the RA has been a champion of art and artists. Located in the heart of London’s West End, discover free exhibitions, talks, displays, tours, and more. During Art After Dark, explore Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, a major exhibition showcasing over 130 works by ten influential Brazilian artists, offering a unique glimpse into the diverse world of Brazilian Modernism.

© National Portrait Gallery

Friday Lates at the National Portrait Gallery

Step into the world’s first public gallery dedicated to portraits and explore over 220,000 works, spanning centuries of history. From the regal portraits of kings and queens to modern icons, immerse yourself in the incredible stories told through portraiture.

© The National Gallery

Friday Lates at The National Gallery

Last year, The National Gallery celebrated 200 years of art, showcasing masterpieces from Europe spanning the mid-13th century to the 1900s. This spring, discover Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300‒1350, a captivating exhibition that transports you to the heart of 14th-century Siena. Experience the groundbreaking works of artists like Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers, whose innovations reshaped the art world.

London’s most iconic art institutions are set to stay open until 9pm on Friday 7 March.

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