Five Major London Exhibitions in April 2026 Explore Memory, Power, and Identity
In April 2026, London will host five notable exhibitions. Tate Britain will unveil a comprehensive retrospective of Hurvin Anderson, showcasing approximately 80 pieces that delve into themes of diaspora and identity. On April 30, Shaniqwa Jarvis will debut her first solo show in the UK, titled 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart,' featuring twelve new works crafted on silk and mirrored surfaces. At White Cube, Sarah Morris's exhibition 'Snow Leopards and Skyscrapers' will examine multinational corporations and include her films 'Midtown' (1998) and 'Chris Rock' (2025). Osman Yousefzada's solo show, 'A Home That Will Not Behave,' will be on display at Bolanle Contemporary from April 10-26, exploring the concept of home through Islamic cosmologies. Huxley-Parlour will present William Wegman's 'Video Works, 1970–77,' which emphasizes absurdist humor and his collaborations with his dog, Man Ray.
Key facts
- Hurvin Anderson's first major survey at Tate Britain runs from March 26 to August 23, 2026.
- Shaniqwa Jarvis's 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' at Public Gallery opens April 30, 2026.
- Sarah Morris's 'Snow Leopards and Skyscrapers' at White Cube is on view from March 11 to May 9, 2026.
- Osman Yousefzada's 'A Home That Will Not Behave' at Bolanle Contemporary runs April 10-26, 2026.
- William Wegman's 'Video Works, 1970–77' at Huxley-Parlour is exhibited from April 24 to May 30, 2026.
- Hurvin Anderson's father emigrated from Jamaica to England in 1961.
- William Wegman relocated to Los Angeles in 1970, aligning with West Coast Conceptualism.
- Sarah Morris's exhibition includes her earliest film 'Midtown' (1998) and most recent 'Chris Rock' (2025).
Entities
Artists
- Hurvin Anderson
- Shaniqwa Jarvis
- Sarah Morris
- Osman Yousefzada
- William Wegman
- Man Ray
- Chris Rock
Institutions
- Tate Britain
- Public Gallery
- White Cube
- Bolanle Contemporary
- Huxley-Parlour
- Thomas Dane Gallery
- No.9 Cork Street
Locations
- London
- England
- United Kingdom
- Jamaica
- Birmingham
- Caribbean
- Trinidad
- New York
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Switzerland