Top 5 London Summer Exhibitions: Hockney, Anderson, Magi, Brown Collection, Wildlife Photo
Art critic Tabish Khan selects five must-see London exhibitions for summer 2026. At Tate Britain, Hurvin Anderson's paintings explore migration and diaspora through landscapes, interiors, and barbershop scenes until 23 August. David Hockney's posthumous show at Serpentine North features iPad works documenting a year in Normandy, running until 23 August (currently sold out). Dulwich Picture Gallery presents Konrad Magi's versatile oeuvre—from vibrant landscapes to angular portraits—until 12 July. The Brown Collection's 'Hoi Polloi' showcases small-scale works by lesser-known art-historical figures alongside Glenn Brown's own pieces, free until 8 August 2026. The Natural History Museum hosts Wildlife Photographer of the Year, with dramatic shots of predation and environmental impact, until 12 July.
Key facts
- Tabish Khan (@LondonArtCritic) curated the list.
- Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain runs until 23 August.
- David Hockney exhibition at Serpentine North runs until 23 August, currently sold out.
- Konrad Magi at Dulwich Picture Gallery runs until 12 July.
- Hoi Polloi at The Brown Collection runs until 8 Aug 2026, free admission.
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Natural History Museum runs until 12 July.
- Hockney's show features iPad paintings of seasons in Normandy.
- Anderson's works include barbershop paintings and tennis courts.
Entities
Artists
- Hurvin Anderson
- David Hockney
- Konrad Magi
- Glenn Brown
- Anish Kapoor
- Dorothea Lange
- Berenice Abbott
- Nicholas Stavri
- Martin Parr
- Tabish Khan
Institutions
- Tate Britain
- Serpentine North
- Dulwich Picture Gallery
- The Brown Collection
- Natural History Museum
- Hayward Gallery
- Hypha Studios
- IWM London
- Photofusion
- Howard Greenberg Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Normandie
- France
- South London
- New York
- United States
- South Bank
- Brixton