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Britta Jaschinski @ Mall Galleries
Still Life: an exhibition that discusses and depicts animals as products of trophy hunting.
Victor Hugo @ Royal Academy of Arts
Author. Playwright. Politician. Visual artist? Yes, and a damn good one, too!
Mitchell Anderson @ Bernheim
With fantastic abstracts, challenging conceptual art and gay porn this show’s got something for everyone.
Linder & Mickalene Thomas @ Hayward Gallery
Two female artists that use photomontage to subvert and reclaim ownership over stereotypical views of race, gender and sexuality.
Noah Davis @ Barbican Art Gallery
An impressive retrospective showcasing just how much Noah Davis accomplished before his untimely death at the age of 32.
Lives Less Ordinary @ Two Temple Place
Some great art, and a bit too much photography, from artists of a working-class background.
New Contemporaries @ ICA
Sometimes jarring, a little bit exciting and dripping with potential.
Outdoor Sculpture Trails - 2025
Hey Londoners - there’s an easily accessible outdoor art trail near you! Updated for 2025.
Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet
Old tech that still feels fresh and exciting.
Miko Veldkamp - Buketan
Introspective works that capture the confusion of feeling like you don’t fit in.