7 Art Galleries and Museums you need to visit in London
30th August 2017London is a cultural hub bustling with great food, festivals and of course art and culture. London has some of the best Art Galleries and Museums in the world and these 7 are just scratching the surface of what you can find here; but it’s a great start! Here are 7 Art Galleries and Museums you need to visit in London.
1. Somerset House
Somerset House is truly stunning and the courtyard itself is a great visit. However, if you have a spare afternoon, be sure to check out the exhibitions. There is always something going on from independent artists to design exhibitions.
2. Serpentine
The Serpentine is located in picturesque Hyde Park with tons of exciting exhibitions happening. This September check out Arthur Jafa ‘A Series of Utterly Improbably yet Extraordinary Renditions’ which is completely free to visit.
3. Saatchi Gallery
There is always something unique happening at The Saatchi Gallery in Sloane Square. This September take a look at ‘From Selfie to Self Expression’ or head on over in October for ‘Iconoclasts: Art out of the Mainstream’.
4. White Cube
This contemporary and lesser known gallery in Bermondsey is packed full of talented artists. This September check out ‘Dreamers Awake’ a group exhibition featuring fifty female artists exploring Surrealism.
5. Fashion and Textile Museum
Really and truly immerse yourself in anything and everything fashion and textile at this museum. Filled with colour, history and culture, this quant little museum is not to be missed in London.
Want to join us for a day of brunch, fashion and textiles? Come along to our very own Thinking Bob event at the Fashion and Textile Museum.
6. Tate Modern
Of course, if you’re coming to visit London or if you live here this one is not to be missed. One of the most visited and respected art galleries in London (and possibly the world) is brimming with exciting exhibitions. This year the Tate Modern is brining you The Soul of a Nation – Art in the age of Black Power. This exhibition highlights the contribution of Black artists to American art and history.
7. Gagosion
Take a peak into the Gagosian Gallery in London located in Soho for your fill of art. This September they feature Peter Marino ‘Fire and Water’ for beautiful bronze metal boxes.