Runs 20 June 2025 - 14 September 2025

A groundbreaking group exhibition in June 2025 will showcase extraordinary works of Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse and Alice Adams with a particular emphasis on the abstract and erotic dimensions of their practices, These pioneering artists redefined the boundaries of Minimalism, Post-Minimalism and Abstract Art, delving into themes of sensuality, desire and the body. Their works, oscillating between abstraction and figuration, realism and the phantasmagorical, are crafted from an electric ranhe of materials, including wood, marble, bronze, plaster, latex and fabric. This exhibition highlights the provocative and transformative nature of their artistic language, which continues to shape contemporary art discourse. 

https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-abstract-erotic/

Runs 20 June 2025 - 14 September 2025

"Louise Bourgeois: Drawings from the 1960s" offers an intimate look at a transformative period in the career of one of modern art's most influential figures. This focused exhibition presents a selection of Bourgeois' deeply personal and evocative works on paper, created during a time of profound self-reflection and experimentation. Known for her monumental sculptures, these drawings reveal an emotional and introspective side, exploring themes of family, memory, the body, and the unconscious. The exhibition provides a rare glimpse into Bourgeois' creative process, underscoring her mastery across mediums and her enduring influence on contemporary art.

https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-louise-bourgeois-drawings-from-the-1960s/

Runs 13 September 2025 - 8 February 2026  

This exhibition explores the bold vision of a pioneering collector who championed art as a force for change. The exhibition features striking works by artists like Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, and Anna Boch, whose use of colour and precise, dot-like brushstrokes shaped a new way of seeing the world. These paintings reflect a search for balance between structure and emotion, capturing both the beauty and complexity of modern life. At its core, the exhibition reveals how Kröller-Müller saw harmony not just in art, but in its power to inspire deeper understanding.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/neo-impressionism?utm_source=wordfly&utm

Runs 7 November 2025 - 10 May 2026 

Known for his dramatic scenes by candle lights, scientific subjects, and evocative landscapes, Wright combined technical mastery with a fascination for human curiosity and discovery. Bringing together key works from across his career, the exhibition explores how Wright’s art bridged science,  and beauty—illuminating an era of innovation and change. Visitors are invited to experience the extraordinary interplay of light and shadow that made Wright one of the most distinctive painters of the 18th century. 

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows

Runs 27 November 2025 - 12 April 2026

In 2026, the art community will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the births of two of Britain’s most esteemed landscape artists, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. This significant exhibition aims to examine the significant influence these artists had on the development of British landscape painting, highlighting their innovative methods and differing styles.

Attendees will enjoy a breathtaking collection of their artworks, featuring Turner’s expressive use of light and color to convey atmospheric effects, alongside Constable’s poignant and intricate portrayals of rural life and the English countryside. Through a thoughtfully curated assortment of paintings, sketches, and personal memorabilia, the exhibition will explore their artistic philosophies and demonstrate how their legacies continue to inspire modern artists.

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/turner-and-constable

Runs 12 February 2026 - 3 May 2026

An intimate look at Lucian Freud’s creative process, this exhibition places his works on paper at the heart of the story. Etchings, drawings, and sketches sit alongside paintings, revealing how the immediacy of the line shaped the depth of the brushstroke. Twelve newly acquired works — including rarely seen etchings — offer fresh insight into the artist’s hand and eye.

Unlike the earlier National Gallery show, which celebrated Freud’s paintings in full scale, Drawing into Painting follows the path from page to canvas, showing how his portraits began as marks, gestures, and experiments that carried through to his most powerful finished works.

https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting

Runs 2 May 2026 - 23 August 2026

This is the first major UK exhibition devoted to Zurbarán in over thirty years, bringing together nearly fifty paintings from the National Gallery’s collection and major international loans. Religious masterpieces, still lifes, and rarely seen works by Zurbarán and his son Juan are reunited here, alongside new research and restored pieces that offer fresh insight into his vision. The result is a rare opportunity to experience the depth, devotion, and timeless beauty of his art.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/zurbar%C3%A1n

Runs 25 June 2026 - 4 January 2027

More than a retrospective, this exhibition traces how Frida Kahlo became a global symbol of artistic courage and cultural identity. Alongside her most celebrated self-portraits, still lifes, and rarely seen drawings, visitors encounter photographs, personal artifacts, and intimate glimpses into the life that shaped her work.

What sets this presentation apart is its dialogue between Kahlo and the artists she inspired — works that echo her bold vision while transforming it through their own voices. Together, they reveal not only the depth of Kahlo’s artistry, but also the breadth of her influence, creating a vivid portrait of an icon whose spirit continues to ignite creativity around the world.

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/frida-kahlo-the-making-of-an-icon?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MEM_Mar25_w3_PressAnnouncement2026_Y1&sc_src=email