Events – New Exhibitions

Autograph	Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA View on map 020 7749 1240 [email protected] autograph.org.uk Open now Shoreditch High Street Liverpool Street 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 149 and 243	The Musicality of Language: Live Poetry Event Sep 16, 6.30-8pm How can language carry memory across generations? What is lost, reshaped, or left unsaid along the way? Diasporic Resonances: A Workshop on Sound and Memory Jul 18, 1-4pm How can sound resonate within diasporic communities?
Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art	Wed-Sun 12-6pm St James’, New Cross, London SE14 6AD View on map 020 8228 5969 [email protected] goldsmithscca.art Open now New Cross Gate, New Cross	Trans+ Pride Sign Making Jul 22, 6-9pm A space for our community to make signs showing support and love for our trans siblings. Flare-Up Relaxed Viewing Aug 5, 11am-12pm Flare-Up will open an hour early on the first Wednesday of each month to prioritise the experience of those who may wish to visit the exhibition with certain adjustments. Freestylers performance Aug 15, 6.30-8.30pm Join the Freestylers for a live session of dance and improvisation. Interventions in Flaring Up: Curatorial Practice, Disability Studies, and Critical Dialogue Jul 21, 6-7pm A discussion of curatorial practice, disability studies, access, and cultural production.
Hayward Gallery	Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX View on map 020 3879 9555 [email protected] southbankcentre.co.uk Open now Waterloo, Embankment	The Future of Images in a Post-Truth Era Sep 20, 4.30-6pm Uncover the politics, power and perspectives behind the images that saturate our everyday lives at an eye-opening talk. Nothing will ever look the same again…
KARST	Wed-Sat 11am-5pm 22 George Place, Millbay, Plymouth PL1 3NY View on map 01752 222676 [email protected] karst.org.uk Open now Plymouth Station Royal Parade	Curator's tour of Lucía Pizzani’s 'Faunal Succession' Jul 24, 1-2pm Join our Head of Programme, Ben Borthwick, for a free introductory tour of KARST's current exhibition, Lucía Pizzani’s 'Faunal Succession'.
LUX	Wed-Sat 12-5pm Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5JF View on map 020 3141 2960 [email protected] lux.org.uk Open now Archway Upper Holloway 143,210,271,W5,C11	I held a stone, I heard a murmur Jul 24, 6-8pm We are excited to present a screening programme, ‘I held a stone, I heard a murmur’ programmed by Emma Bouraba, as part of Asako Ujita’s solo exhibition ‘Good Night’ at LUX
National Portrait Gallery	Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE View on map +44 20 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Open now Leicester Square / Charing Cross	Tyler Mitchell in conversation with Ekow Eshun Sep 4, 7-8pm A very special evening with photographer Tyler Mitchell in conversation, as he discusses his creative process, joined by writer, editor and curator Ekow Eshun.
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange	Mon-Sun 10am-5pm Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn TR18 5PZ View on map 01736 363715 [email protected] newlynartgallery.co.uk Open now The Mousehole bus	NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026 Until Sep 10 Step beyond the harbour front and uncover the real Newlyn on this relaxed morning walk. A unique behind-the-scenes walking tour through Newlyn’s back streets, uncovering the village’s rich past. Pk Porthcurno At The Exchange Aug 5 – Aug 26 We are delighted to welcome PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications, for a summer workshop residency at The Exchange, for children aged 7-12 years old.
Nottingham Contemporary	Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB View on map 0115 948 9750 [email protected] nottinghamcontemporary.org Open now Nottingham, 5 min walk Lace Market tram	Wednesday Walkthrough: July Styles Sep 2, 1-2pm Join July Styles, Fitness and Wellbeing Coaching Specialist, for a walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas. Summer Craft Fair Jul 17 – Jul 19 Over 50 stalls of jewellery, textiles, print, ceramics, homeware, stationery, gifts and more from makers from across the UK. Online Slow Reading Group: We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself Jul 20 Join us as we continue reading We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones by Isabelle Fremeaux and Jay Jordan, out loud together slowly. Online Slow Reading Group: We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself Aug 17, 6.30-8pm Join us as we continue reading We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones by Isabelle Fremeaux and Jay Jordan out loud together slowly. Online Slow Reading Group: We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself Sep 21, 6.30-8pm Join us as we continue reading We Are ‘Nature’ Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones by Isabelle Fremeaux and Jay Jordan out loud, together, slowly BSL Exhibition Tour with Jason Redwood Jul 22, 1-2pm A British Sign Language Exhibition Tour of our current exhibition Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture - the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas. Talk: From the background to the figure: Integration in the life and work of Chico da Silva Aug 22, 2-4.30pm This talk takes currently exhibiting artist Chico da Silva's artworks as a point of entry into his life story - and into the worldview that shaped both. Summer Craft Fair Jul 17 – Jul 19 We are delighted to be returning with our wonderful Summer Craft Fair this July showcasing more than 50 makers over two floors. BSL Exhibition Tour with Jason Redwood Jul 22, 1-2pm Join us for a BSL Exhibition Tour of our current exhibition Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture - the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas. Pride Families Relaxed Event Jul 25, 12.30-3.30pm Following this year’s Pride March, we welcome all families to join us for a relaxed afternoon. rarescale: And the music is for the birds Jul 26, 1.30-4pm rarescale are back for our Summer season! rarescale: And the music is for the birds Aug 23, 1.30-4pm rarescale are back for our Summer season! rarescale: And the music is for the birds Sep 6, 1.30-4pm rarescale are back for our Summer season! Moments in Time: Creating Memories with Art in Nature Aug 12 – Aug 19 Activating Studio 1 as a community gallery for the first time, the Nottingham Mencap curated exhibition features artwork developed from workshops led by our Associate Artist Amelia Daiz. 1:1 Training Sessions with Personal Trainers Until Aug 19 Sign up to a 1:1 training session with a Personal Trainer in our current exhibition Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas. Life Drawing Session: Talking Heads with The Square Gallery Aug 15, 12-1pm Talking Heads is a series of live drawing sessions which invite audiences to interact with our current exhibition Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas Life Drawing Session: Talking Heads with The Square Gallery Jul 18, 12-1pm Talking Heads is a series of live drawing sessions which invite audiences to interact with our current exhibition Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas. Wednesday Walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas with Marta Marsicka Jul 29 Drawing on Central & Eastern European visual culture during the socialist & postsocialist period, we will trace intertwined histories of physical education, hygiene, and state-sponsored body ideals. Talk: From the background to the figure: Integration in the life and work of Chico da Silva Aug 22, 2-4.30pm Cecilia Vilela takes currently exhibiting artist Chico da Silva's artworks as a point of entry into his life story - and into the worldview that shaped both.
October Gallery	Tue-Sat 12.30-5.30pm 24 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AL View on map 020 7242 7367 [email protected] octobergallery.co.uk Open now Holborn, Russell Square 38,24,19,55,168,188	Gallery Talk: James Barnor in conversation with Eleri Fanshawe Jul 25, 3-4.30pm An exciting opportunity to hear James Barnor, internationally renowned photographer, discuss his work and legacy.
Royal Academy Of Arts	Tue-Sun 10am-6pm Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD View on map 020 7300 8090 royalacademy.org.uk Open now Green Park / Piccadilly Circus	A coffee with Jennifer Higgie Sep 5, 11am-12.15pm Author Jennifer Higgie reflects on the re-release of 'Bedlam: A Novel', 20 years after its first publication.
Spike Island	Wed-Sun 12-5pm 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX View on map 0117 929 2266 [email protected] spikeisland.org.uk Open now Bristol Temple Meads M2 to Cumberland Road	Spike Print Studio Jul 24 – Jul 26
Studio Voltaire	Wed-Sun 11am-6pm 1a Nelsons Row, Clapham, London SW4 7JR View on map 020 7622 1294 [email protected] studiovoltaire.org Open now Clapham Common, Clapham North, Clapham High Street	An evening of readings by artists, writers and poets Jul 29, 6-8pm An evening of readings with Rashed Aqrabawi, Eva Gold, Bhanu Kapil, Mantra Mukim and Michiko Oki Abbas Zahedi performance Jul 28, 6.30-8pm SONIC SUPPORT: ECO (The Extracorporeal Orchestra)
TACO!	Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm 2 Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, London SE2 9FA View on map [email protected] taco.org.uk Open now Elizabeth Line to Abbeywood South Eastern trains from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo to Abbeywood	TACO! Artist Research Library Until Aug 9 A publicly-available resource, with books, research materials and resources to support artists. We welcome anyone interested in books and reading for pleasure, research and connection with others
The Bluecoat	Tue-Sun 11am-5pm School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX View on map 0151 702 5324 [email protected] thebluecoat.org.uk Open now Lime Street, Liverpool Central	Summer Family Weekend Aug 15 – Aug 16 Join us for a full weekend of free, family-friendly activities inspired by our new exhibition, Jalsaghar by Debjani Banerjee. Introduction to Multi Colour Lino Cut Aug 15, 11am-5pm Learn the basics of lino cut and how to design, carve, register and print an edition of 2-colour lino prints. Introduction to Woodcut Printing Sep 26, 11am-5pm This one day session will teach you the basics of woodcut printing, a relief printing technique which utilises the unique texture of the wood grain to produce beautiful prints. Bluecoat After Hours: Print Social Sep 8, 5.30-7pm Create block print postcards usign pre-made designs, meet fellow artists, and learn more about Bluecoat's growing print community. Book Launch: Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm Lowry by Helen Tookey Sep 8, 5.30-7.30pm Join us as we celebrate the launch of Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm Lowry, the new book from Helen Tookey The Art of Screen Printing - 4 Week Course Final week Until Jul 23 A comprehensive 4-week evening course designed to give you a full understanding of all aspects of screen printing.
V&A	Mon-Thu 10am-5.30pm, Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5.30pm Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL View on map 020 7942 2000 [email protected] vam.ac.uk Open now South Kensington C1,14,74,414	Bharti Kher: Between Worlds Jul 22, 4-5pm Join internationally acclaimed artist Bharti Kher and special guests for a lively discussion inspired by 'Bharti Kher at the V&A', a new display of four contemporary sculptures. Helmut Newton: One-off Jul 23, 7-8.45pm Join Philippe Garner, Vice President of the Helmut Newton Foundation, and V&A curator Lydia Caston for a discussion about the life and legacy of one of the world’s most renowned photographers.