Five Must-See London Exhibitions This August: From Hepworth to Kahlo
London's summer art scene is bustling with major exhibitions. The Courtauld Gallery presents 'Hepworth in Colour,' a new look at Barbara Hepworth's (1903-1975) exploration of color in sculpture, a side of her work often overlooked. The show runs until September 6. At the National Gallery, 'Waldmüller: Paysages' features the virtuosic landscapes of Austrian painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793–1865), on view until September 20. The Tate Britain's major retrospective of James McNeill Whistler, the most European of American painters, includes 150 works and artifacts from London and Glasgow collections, though it lacks major portraits from the US. It runs until September 27. The Royal Academy of Arts presents 'Richard Dadd. Au-delà de Bedlam,' exploring the tragic life of the Victorian painter who murdered his father and spent his life in an asylum, from July 25 to October 25. Finally, Tate Modern's 'Frida. La fabrique d'une icône' examines the legacy of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) through 30 iconic works, showing how she became a global icon for artists and advertisers, until January 3, 2027.
Key facts
- The Courtauld Gallery presents 'Hepworth in Colour' until September 6.
- Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) was a major 20th-century sculptor, friend of Brancusi, Moore, Arp, and Calder.
- The exhibition focuses on Hepworth's use of color in sculpture, a neglected aspect of her work.
- Hepworth moved to St Ives, Cornwall in 1939, inspired by the landscape's blues, greys, and greens.
- The National Gallery shows 'Waldmüller: Paysages' until September 20.
- Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793–1865) was an Austrian painter known for his almost photographic landscapes.
- Tate Britain's Whistler retrospective runs until September 27 and includes 150 works and artifacts.
- The Whistler exhibition lacks major portraits from US collections.
- Richard Dadd (1817-1886) was a painter who murdered his father and spent his life in an asylum.
- The Royal Academy of Arts presents 'Richard Dadd. Au-delà de Bedlam' from July 25 to October 25.
- Tate Modern's 'Frida. La fabrique d'une icône' runs until January 3, 2027.
- The Frida Kahlo exhibition includes 30 iconic works and explores her legacy as an icon.
- The exhibitions are part of London's summer art offerings.
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Hepworth
- Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
- James McNeill Whistler
- Richard Dadd
- Frida Kahlo
- Constantin Brancusi
- Henry Moore
- Jean Arp
- Alexander Calder
Institutions
- The Courtauld Gallery
- National Gallery
- Tate Britain
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Tate Modern
- Connaissance des Arts
- Musée Rodin
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Belvedere, Vienna
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- St Ives
- Cornwall
- Glasgow
- United States
- Vienna
- Austria
- Melbourne
- Australia