London's Summer 2024 Art Scene: Ten Must-See Exhibitions
Amid ongoing social tensions, London is demonstrating its artistic innovation through a summer art initiative. Key attractions include Judy Chicago's 'Revelations' at Serpentine Galleries, Alvaro Barrington's 'Grace' at Tate Modern, and Anthony McCall's 'Solid Light.' Oscar Murillo's 'THEM' can be found at Gagosian Mayfair, and Sculpture in the City showcases 17 outdoor pieces, featuring Richard Mackness's gold leaf work and a Yayoi Kusama installation. The National Gallery juxtaposes David Hockney with Piero della Francesca, while the V&A hosts exhibitions spotlighting Taylor Swift, Naomi Campbell, and Elton John. At the Barbican Centre, Francis Alÿs's 'Ricochet' is on display, Ibrahim Mahama's 'Purple Hibiscus' adorns the facade, and the Design Museum marks Barbie's 65th anniversary. Tate Britain's 'Now You See Us' examines women artists from 1520 to 1920.
Key facts
- Judy Chicago's 'Revelations' at Serpentine Galleries includes a 1970s manuscript
- Alvaro Barrington's 'Grace' at Tate Modern honors his grandmother, sister, and mother
- Anthony McCall's 'Solid Light' uses projectors and fog to create solid light forms
- Oscar Murillo's 'THEM' at Gagosian Mayfair features an unpublished book of abstract marks over childhood photos
- Sculpture in the City includes 17 outdoor works in the City of London district
- Yayoi Kusama's permanent installation 'Infinite Accumulation' at Liverpool Street station
- National Gallery compares David Hockney and Piero della Francesca
- V&A exhibitions: Taylor Swift, Naomi Campbell, and 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish
- Francis Alÿs's 'Ricochet' at Barbican documents children playing in 15 countries
- Ibrahim Mahama's 'Purple Hibiscus' installation at Barbican's Lakeside Terrace
- Design Museum's 'Barbie: The Exhibition' celebrates 65 years with over 250 objects
- Tate Britain's 'Now You See Us' covers women artists in Britain 1520-1920
Entities
Artists
- Judy Chicago
- Yayoi Kusama
- Alvaro Barrington
- Anthony McCall
- Oscar Murillo
- Richard Mackness
- Maya Rose Edwards
- Arturo Herrera
- David Hockney
- Piero della Francesca
- Henry Geldzahler
- Taylor Swift
- Naomi Campbell
- Elton John
- David Furnish
- Cindy Sherman
- Diane Arbus
- Irving Penn
- Francis Alÿs
- Ibrahim Mahama
- Mary Beale
- Angelica Kauffman
- Elizabeth Butler
- Laura Knight
Institutions
- Serpentine Galleries
- Tate Modern
- Gagosian
- National Gallery
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Barbican Centre
- Design Museum
- Tate Britain
- Natural History Museum
- Mattel
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Serpentine Galleries
- Tate Modern
- Gagosian Mayfair
- City of London
- Liverpool Street station
- National Gallery
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Barbican Centre
- Lakeside Terrace
- Design Museum
- Tate Britain
- Natural History Museum
- Grenada
- New York
- Sansepolcro