Dozens of art events happen every month in cosmopolitan cities like London and Sao Paulo. It can be overwhelming to find the best ones, especially if you need to move from site to site to see WHAT’S ON in your area. We make your life easier by gathering in just one place a selection of shows, including key information like venue, date and a brief summary of each exhibition.
Here is our curated page of shows currently happening in London and São Paulo.
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21/06/2026
Michaelina Wautier
London

Michaelina Wautier
Until 21 June 2026
Active in Brussels in the middle of the 17th century, Michaelina Wautier challenged the limits imposed on female artists at the time by working on an unusually varied range of subjects: from flowers and portraits to grand history paintings – a format usually reserved for her male counterparts.
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23/08/2026
Hurvin Anderson
London

Hurvin Anderson
Tate Britain
Until 23 August 2026
Hurvin Anderson’s first major solo show brings together more than 80 of his vibrant paintings, spanning the artist’s entire career, from his days as a student to new, never-before-seen paintings.
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23/08/2026
David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting
London

David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting
Until 23 August 2026
One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney invites viewers to slow down and notice the extraordinary within the everyday in his first exhibition at Serpentine.
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23/08/2026
Zurbarán
London

Zurbarán
National Gallery
Until 23 August 2026
A peer of Murillo and Velázquez, Zurbarán stands out for his drama, mystery and vision. From the rind of a lemon to the timeless gaze of a saint, he finds an intensity in the ordinary.
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31/08/2026
Tracey Emin: A Second Life
London

Tracey Emin: A Second Life
Tate Modern
Until 31 August 2026
This landmark exhibition traces 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before.
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06/09/2026
Cecily Brown: Picture Making
London

Cecily Brown: Picture Making
Until 6 September 2026
Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.
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08/11/2026
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
London

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
V&A South Kensington
Until 8 November 2026
The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer’s influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry.
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10/01/2027
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
London

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
V&A South Kensington
Until 10 January 2027
Rising Voices offers an unparalleled view of the Asia Pacific region’s dynamic creative landscape. Foregrounding First Nations perspectives and diverse artistic approaches, the exhibition features rare works by over 40 pioneering creatives.
