Art & Exhibitions
Dive into the world of contemporary and historic art with Martyn White UK. From major exhibitions and studio profiles to thought-provoking features and cultural commentary, this Art section celebrates creativity in all its forms. Explore stories that illuminate artistic vision, practice and impact, connecting audiences with the voices and works that shape today’s cultural landscape.
Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life at the Hayward Gallery
Experience Chiharu Shiota’s immersive Threads of Life exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London. Discover intricate thread installations exploring memory and human connection.
Inside The Art of Après at sketch London: A Design-Driven Alpine Transformation
Explore the design craftsmanship behind sketch London’s The Art of Après, a 2025 Christmas installation transforming 9 Conduit Street into an alpine landscape. Discover detailed works by Lucy Vail Floristry, Ricky Paul, Mehbs Yacqub, Maya Heritage and PomPom Factory, and how materials, texture and artistry shape one of London’s most ambitious festive interiors.
Frieze London 2025
Discover the standout moments from Frieze London 2025. Explore curated highlights from top galleries including Esther Schipper, Carl Freedman, Pace Gallery, and more, featuring captivating works by Sarah Buckner, William Monk, Ernesto Burgos, and emerging international artists.
Kartell PresentsThe Shape of What’s Nextat London Design Festival 2025
Discover Kartell’s The Shape of What’s Next at the London Design Festival 2025. Explore the Future Perspectives collection, live conversations, and innovative Italian design at the Brompton Road flagship store.
London Design Biennale 2025: A Global Stage for Ideas That Shape Our Future
Explore the 2025 London Design Biennale, where international pavilions showcase cutting-edge design, cultural heritage, and sustainable innovation. Explore how global perspectives in design cultivate creativity, foster connections, and shape a shared vision for the future.
Canary Wharf Group Launches Eden Dock
Created in partnership with world-leading charity the Eden Project, Canary Wharf Group launches ‘Eden Dock’, a transformation of the Mid Dock into a first-of-its-kind, urban oasis in the heart of the Wharf.
Design House at 14 Cavendish
Discover Design House at 14 Cavendish during London Design Festival 2025—an immersive exhibition showcasing contemporary furniture, lighting, and craft from leading designers inside a historic Georgian townhouse in Marylebone.
Tate Winter Commission: Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Chila Kumari Singh Burman transforms the front of Tate Britain into a colourful neon art display.
Chihuly: Reflections on Nature, Kew Gardens, London, UK
internationally recognised glass artist Dale Chihuly returned to Kew Gardens with the 'Reflections on Nature' exhibition, showcasing never before seen works in the UK against the stunning backdrop of the world-famous botanical gardens.
Masterpiece Presents…Phyllida Barlow with Hauser & Wirth
Every year, Masterpiece showcases an impressive installation at the exhibition's entrance, giving a taster of the show and transporting visitors into the world of luxury, art, design and antiques. This year, the show has collaborated with Phyllida Barlow to create a vibrant sculptural installation in conjunction with Hauser & Wirth, referencing the supersized ‘pom-pom’ works she first developed in the 1990s.
Coco Dávez: Faceless
Coco Dávez launches her first solo exhibition in the UK titled 'Faceless' at the Maddox Gallery, Westbourne Grove. Her signature technique is achieved through unconstrained brushwork and pure acrylic colour on canvas, paying homage to the artists who have deeply inspired her practice.
Campana Brothers: Hybridism
The Campana Brothers return to London for their first solo show at Carpenters Workshop Gallery to present 'Hybridism', a collection of 13 mesmerising furniture objects and sculptures showcased in the gallery.
London Design Biennale 2018
The London Design Biennale returns for its second instalment at Somerset House, showcasing works from 40 countries, cities and territories around the world.
Serpentine Pavilion 2018: Frida Escobedo
Making its first appearance back in 2000, the Serpentine Galleries have invited Mexican architect Frida Escobedo to design the gallery's eighteenth pavilion for the public to visit and interact with during the Summer months.
Christo: The London Mastaba
The Serpentine in London's Hyde Park has taken centre stage as Christo unveils 'The London Mastaba', a 20 metre high floating art installation consisting of 7,506 vibrantly painted barrels, stacked and secured onto a scaffold frame, inspired by the shape of a Mastaba, a type of ancient Egyptian tomb.