London’s art scene is as thriving as ever, and many of the world’s finest artists have always flocked to the city for its vibrant scenery and rich history. Here’s our guide to the top art exhibitions you should know about in June 2018.
A World Inside A Book
Discover Children’s Story Centre
This child-friendly exhibit features a range of fantastic illustrations from the world of children’s literature, with children’s author, Julia Donaldson MBE’s books The Gruffalo, Stick Man and more explored in depth. The bright colours and vivid imagery of Donaldson’s works have undoubtedly helped catapult them to success, and this exhibition would be a fantastic one to visit for the whole family after enjoying a delicious breakfast in Kensington London.
All Too Human: Bacon, Freud And A Century of Painting Life
Tate Britain
This Tate Museum exhibition celebrates the work of Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon, as well as the art of lesser known contemporaries Frank Auerbach, Paula Pego and others. With an artistic history which was often spent in London, this exhibit shows several Francis Bacon works which have not been exhibited in Britain for over three decades. To add further appeal for the artistically inclined, the exhibition explains how modern-day artists continue to be inspired by the work of these pioneering and envelope-pushing modernist painters. For a tremendously British afternoon out, try visiting the exhibition before heading to afternoon tea at Kensington Hotel.
Stories From The City: The Bank of England in Literature
Bank of England Museum
While concerned with one of the world’s oldest banking institutions, and its connections to the literary world, this exhibit is also inherently visual in nature, dedicated to the launch of the new £10 note featuring Jane Austen’s image. The exhibit weaves together tales from London’s financial past, present and future. It also includes lesser-known information on the literary exploits of Bank of England employees such as Kenneth Grahame, who also authored The Wind in the Willows – as well as acclaimed novelists P.G. Wodehouse and T.S. Eliot, both of whom left a career in the City before turning to literary greatness. For a cerebral exhibition with lots of artistic flair during your stay at the Park Grand London Kensington, Stories from the City is pretty hard to beat.
The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Monet & Architecture
National Gallery
As the first solo exhibit of Monet’s work in over 20 years, this exhibition promises to impress, with a number of both well-known and lesser seen works on display at the National Gallery until the end of July 2018. The 75 works displayed cover three central themes; The Village and the Picturesque, The City and the Modern, and The Monument and the Mysterious – offering a well-rounded view of Monet’s artistic work which will appeal to both established art fans and those keen to find out more about the world’s greatest artists. In addition, the exhibition traces Monet’s career from its early roots observing urban landscapes, to his later work depicting great cities in their prime.
