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Artists Curate Must-See Shows for London Gallery Weekend 2026

festival-fair · 2026-06-04

London Gallery Weekend returns from June 5–7, 2026, with over 120 galleries participating across the capital. In a curated feature, five artists have selected the exhibitions they consider unmissable during the event. The artists include Hurvin Anderson, Jade Montserrat, and three others, each highlighting a different gallery show. Anderson recommends the solo presentation of Lubaina Himid at Hollybush Gardens, while Montserrat picks the group exhibition 'The Body in Question' at Tiwani Contemporary. Other selections include a survey of Barkley L. Hendricks at Gagosian, a new installation by Rana Begum at Kate MacGarry, and a collaborative project between Yinka Shonibare and El Anatsui at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The weekend also features late-night openings, talks, and performances across the city.

Key facts

  • London Gallery Weekend takes place June 5–7, 2026.
  • Over 120 galleries participate in the event.
  • Five artists curated a list of must-see exhibitions.
  • Hurvin Anderson selected Lubaina Himid at Hollybush Gardens.
  • Jade Montserrat chose 'The Body in Question' at Tiwani Contemporary.
  • Barkley L. Hendricks has a survey at Gagosian.
  • Rana Begum presents a new installation at Kate MacGarry.
  • Yinka Shonibare and El Anatsui collaborate at Stephen Friedman Gallery.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Hollybush Gardens
  • Tiwani Contemporary
  • Gagosian
  • Kate MacGarry
  • Stephen Friedman Gallery

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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