London hosts numerous free exhibitions perfect for enjoying art without spending money this season. Highlights include the Hunterian Museum, Gareth Mason’s ceramics, and a range of innovative displays exploring themes of identity, culture, and technology.
London’s cultural scene offers a wealth of free exhibitions to explore this festive season. Discover everything from anatomical wonders to contemporary art installations without spending a penny. Here’s a selection of the best free exhibitions to enjoy in the city:
1. Hunterian Museum: Reopened after six years, this museum features a unique collection of anatomical specimens. Expect a range of human body parts including skulls and organs, contextualised with ethical discussions around their collection. More info: hunterianmuseum.org.
2. Gareth Mason: Seeing Things: This exhibition at Carpenters Workshop Gallery showcases Mason’s innovative ceramic sculptures that play with texture and colour. Open until December 22. More details at carpentersworkshopgallery.com.
3. Francesca DiMattio: Wedgwood: Explore themes of femininity through DiMattio’s immersive works that combine painting and sculpture, on display at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery until December 23. More info at houldsworth.co.uk.
4. NASA x Outernet London: Witness stunning imagery and footage from NASA on massive wrap-around screens at Outernet. Running until December 31, this exhibition is a daily visual treat. Learn more at outernetglobal.com.
5. Rhea Dillon: An Alterable Terrain: Part of Tate Britain’s Art Now series, this exhibition explores identity through various sculptures reflecting Black womanhood. On view until January 1, 2024. More details at tate.org.uk.
6. Georgian Illuminations: Visit Sir John Soane’s Museum for a fascinating display of linen transparencies showcasing light shows from the Georgian era, running until January 4, 2024. Info at soane.org.
7. Georg Baselitz: Sculptures 2011-2015: At Serpentine gallery, discover Baselitz’s selected drawings and sculptures that create a forest of timber figures. Exhibition ends January 7, 2024. More info: serpentinegalleries.org.
8. Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: The Pavilion: This immersive experience at London Mithraeum blends animation and furniture design to comment on museum space and reception, open until January 13, 2024. More details at londonmithraeum.com.
9. Co Westerik: Centenary: A selection of the Dutch artist’s intimate works reflecting the human experience is on display at Sadie Coles HQ until January 13, 2024. More info at sadiecoles.com.
10. Solomon Garçon, Arms: This cross-disciplinary show at Studio Voltaire features installations and soundscapes that explore digital spaces. Open until January 14, 2024. More details at studiovoltaire.org.
11. In the Shade of the Sun: Four Palestinian artists sharing perspectives on history and politics through various media at The Mosaic Rooms until January 14, 2024. More info: mosaicrooms.org.
12. AI: Who’s Looking After Me?: An exploration of AI’s impacts on society presented at Science Gallery London until January 20, 2024. Discover more at london.sciencegallery.com.
13. Springing to Life: Drawings by Leon Kossoff: View Kossoff’s human-focused works at Annely Juda Fine Art until January 20, 2024. More info at annelyjudafineart.co.uk.
14. Lee Miller: You Will Not Lunch In Charlotte Street Today: This exhibition at TJ Boulting showcases Miller’s work from the 30s and 40s, running until January 20, 2024. Visit tjboulting.com for more information.
15. Anna Mendelssohn: Speak, Poetess: Witness the radical works of Mendelssohn tackling language and history on display at Whitechapel Gallery until January 21, 2024. More details at whitechapelgallery.org.
16. Vincenzo De Cotiis: Archaeology of Consciousness: This exhibition, showcasing remarkable arches of various materials, can be found at Ladbroke Hall until January 28. More info at carpentersworkshopgallery.com.
17. The Genius of Nature: Botanical Drawings by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues: Explore the beautiful botanical illustrations of Le Moyne at the British Museum until January 28, 2024. Further details at britishmuseum.org.
18. Russell Young: Dreamland: Young’s latest exhibition examining fame at Maddox Gallery runs until February 7, 2024. Check out maddoxgallery.com for more information.
19. Genetic Automata: Explores race and identity through collaboration between Achiampong and Blandy, exhibited at Wellcome Collection until February 11, 2024. More details at wellcomecollection.org.
20. Radical Landscapes: Join a dialogue about land through works from over 60 artists at William Morris Gallery until February 18, 2024. Details at wmgallery.org.uk.
21. Artists Making Books: Poetry to Politics: A small display at the British Museum showcasing creative expressions through words until February 18, 2024. More info at britishmuseum.org.
22. Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet: Explore Ahmed’s serene works inspired by Japanese and Persian art at Leighton House until February 25, 2024. Visit rbkc.gov.uk for more details.
23. Josefin Arnell, Max Göran: brave and pathetic is better than drowning in shame: Experience a playful examination of societal themes at Cell Project Space until February 25, 2024. More info at cellprojects.org.
24. Arctic Adventure: An interactive photography exhibition featuring winter-themed installations at Fujifilm’s House of Photography until February 25, 2024. Info at fujifilm-houseofphotography.com.
25. Martin Parr: Sports & Spectatorship: Parr’s depiction of sporting culture is presented at Rocket Gallery until February 29, 2024. More information at rocketgallery.com.
26. Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River: Explore the lives of the Ainu people through video interviews at Japan House until April 21, 2024. Check japhouse.org for details.
London is brimming with cultural exhibitions to explore without any cost—ideal for art enthusiasts looking to enjoy unique experiences this season. From anatomical marvels to contemporary reflections on identity, there’s something for everyone. Make the most of these opportunities before they conclude in early 2024.
Original Source: www.standard.co.uk