London Museums Reopen with Major Exhibitions After COVID-19 Lockdowns

London's museums have reopened following COVID-19 lockdowns with a series of major exhibitions. At the Royal Academy, Michael Armitage presents 'Paradise Edict' until 19 September, featuring 15 large-scale paintings alongside works by East African modernists like Meek Gichugu. David Hockney's 'The Arrival of Spring, Normandy, 2020' runs until 26 September, showcasing 116 iPad works. Tate Modern's Yayoi Kusama 'Infinity Mirror Rooms' exhibition continues until 12 June 2022, with tickets selling out immediately. Tate Britain hosts Heather Phillipson's 'Rupture No 1: blowtorching the bitten peach' in the Duveen Galleries until 23 January 2022. The Serpentine Gallery celebrates James Barnor's photography from 1950-1980 until 22 October. Whitechapel Gallery presents 'Eileen Agar: Angel of Anarchy' until 29 August, highlighting the surrealist's anti-fascist and feminist work. Chisenhale Gallery shows Yu Ji's 'Wasted Mud' until 18 July, featuring concrete figures and rubble installations. The Barbican's 'Jean Dubuffet: Brutal Beauty' runs until 22 August, exploring the artist's unconventional materials. Hayward Gallery features Igshaan Adams's 'Kicking Dust' and Matthew Barney's 'Redoubt' until 25 July. Museum directors including Tate's Maria Balshaw, Hayward's Ralph Rugoff, and RA's Axel Rüger discuss pandemic challenges and visitor enthusiasm. Border closures have affected artwork loans, and institutions are adapting programming to include wider voices.