What's On: London Exhibitions
Updated: May 11
Our roundup of the best exhibitions to visit in London this May and beyond. From historical fashion exhibitions to immersive metaverse experiences, there is creative inspiration for all tastes.
Sarah Sze at Peckham Rye station
Where? Peckham Rye Station, Station Way, London SE15 4RX
When? On from 19th May - 16th September
Cost? FREE
More - https://www.artangel.org.uk/project/sarah-sze/visit/
About - In collaboration with with Artangel, New York-based artist Sarah Sze is transforming a large Victorian waiting room at Peckham Rye Station that has been empty for almost 50 years. She creates a mesmerising model of a fragile world, via a multitude of flickering videos will illuminate the structure, conveying the velocity and volatility of living in the age of the smartphone.
*Images: Artangel*
Crown to Couture, The Fashion Show of the Centuries
Where? Pigott Galleries, Kensington Palace
When? On Until 29th October 2023
Cost? Ticketed exhibition £25.40
More - https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/crown-to-couture/#gs.xl48fp
About - The Crown to Couture exhibition features over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits, drawing fascinating parallels between today’s red carpet and the Georgian Royal Court in the 18th century. The curators focused on designers whose work has directly referenced 18th-century dress, including Erdem, Simone Rocha, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Richard Quinn.
*Images: Kensington Palace*
Dalí Cybernetics: The Immersive Experience
Where? Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, London E1 6RU
When? On Until July 2023
Cost? Ticketed exhibition £25.40
More - https://immersive-dali.com/london/
About - This immersive experience gives a futuristic approach to absorbing art, paying homage to Salvador Dali’s forward-thinking approach. The artworks are bought to life with 360-degree digital treatment, using virtual reality, music and floor-to-ceiling projections.
*Images: BDA London*
Saatchi Gallery's RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Where? Royal Hospital Chelsea
When? Open between 22nd May – 27th May
Cost? RHS Chelsea Garden Show ticket required
More - https://www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/2023_rhs_chelsea_flower_show_x_saatchi_gallery