Culture | Exhibitions For art fans, London Gallery Weekend has become one of the most important and exciting events of the year. Since its inaugural year in 2021, it has grown into the biggest gallery weekend in the world. In total, 134 galleries across London will be hosting events, performances, curator talks and opening new brilliant exhibitions across three jam-packed days – and best of all, everything is absolutely free.
Initially launched to give London’s galleries a boost in the wake of the pandemic, the project was so successful, and so appreciated, that it has returned annually ever since. Now, its fourth edition promises even more illuminating shows, ranging from thought-provoking photography series, homages to art critics, and group exhibitions, to sculpture works, transportive paintings and provocative installations. The artworks explore as many themes as there are artists involved, from meditations on womanhood, anonymity and sexual desire, to reflections on peace, liberation and homeland in the face of world wars.
With so much to look forward to, here’s our guide to the events, curated routes, and exhibitions not to miss. Some choose to tackle LGW by trying to see as many exhibitions as possible, darting from one gallery space to another, wolfing down lunch en route. Others choose to meander, stopping off at a restaurant or a café along the way, and selecting just a couple of standout shows.
To help those in the second group, LGW has spoken to a handful .
