London’s June 2026 Art Scene: Ten Major Exhibitions from Kapoor to Kahlo
In June 2026, London will host a vibrant gallery scene featuring significant exhibitions. The London Gallery Weekend will showcase more than 120 galleries. Notable exhibitions include Anish Kapoor at Hayward Gallery (16 Jun – 8 Oct 2026), curated by Ralph Rugoff; Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern (25 Jun 2026 – 4 Jan 2027), displaying over 130 pieces; Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery (4 Jun – 6 Sep 2026); The Sun and The Moon at Saatchi Gallery (5 Jun – 8 Sep 2026); M.C. Escher at Somerset House (5 Jun – 6 Sep 2026); Julio Le Parc at Tate Modern (11 Jun 2026 – 3 May 2027); Project a Black Planet at Barbican Art Gallery (11 Jun – 6 Sep 2026); John Constable in Hampstead at Burgh House (11 Jun – 20 Sep 2026); Hepworth in Colour at The Courtauld Gallery (12 Jun – 6 Sep 2026); and the Royal Academy's 258th Summer Exhibition (16 Jun – 23 Aug 2026).
Key facts
- London Gallery Weekend features over 120 galleries.
- Anish Kapoor exhibition at Hayward Gallery runs 16 Jun – 8 Oct 2026, curated by Ralph Rugoff.
- Frida Kahlo exhibition at Tate Modern runs 25 Jun 2026 – 4 Jan 2027, organized with Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
- Marilyn Monroe exhibition at National Portrait Gallery runs 4 Jun – 6 Sep 2026, celebrating her centenary.
- M.C. Escher retrospective at Somerset House runs 5 Jun – 6 Sep 2026, first in London.
- Julio Le Parc exhibition at Tate Modern runs 11 Jun 2026 – 3 May 2027.
- Project a Black Planet at Barbican Art Gallery runs 11 Jun – 6 Sep 2026.
- Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 is the 258th edition, with around 1,200 works.
Entities
Artists
- Anish Kapoor
- Frida Kahlo
- Marilyn Monroe
- Andy Warhol
- Pauline Boty
- Marlene Dumas
- James Gill
- Rosalyn Drexler
- Audrey Flack
- Cecil Beaton
- Philippe Halsman
- Bernard of Hollywood
- Andre de Dienes
- Eve Arnold
- Inge Morath
- Alfred Eisenstaedt
- Milton Greene
- Sam Shaw
- Richard Avedon
- George Barris
- M.C. Escher
- Maurits Cornelis Escher
- Julio Le Parc
- Chris Ofili
- Kerry James Marshall
- John Constable
- Barbara Hepworth
- Ralph Rugoff
Institutions
- Hayward Gallery
- Southbank Centre
- Tate Modern
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- Bank of America
- National Portrait Gallery
- Marilyn Monroe estate
- Saatchi Gallery
- Somerset House
- Barbican Art Gallery
- Burgh House
- The Courtauld Gallery
- Royal Academy of Arts
- RA Schools
- Artlyst
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hayward Gallery, London
- Tate Modern, London
- National Portrait Gallery, London
- Saatchi Gallery, London
- Somerset House, London
- Barbican Art Gallery, London
- Burgh House, London
- New End Square, London
- The Courtauld Gallery, London
- Royal Academy of Arts, London
- Cornwall
- Hampstead
- Hampstead Heath
- Suffolk
- Houston
- United States
Sources
- Artlyst —