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Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Mon, Tue by appointment.
198 Railton Road,
London
SE24 0JT
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+44 20 7978 8309
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198.org.uk
322, 196, 3, 37, 201, 68, 468 to Herne Hill
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TOOLs – Artist Lecture: Icyyy Grip
Apr 11, 4.30-5.30pm
Kialy Tihngang, Icyyy Grip — Artist Lecture at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning
TOOLs – Performance: Instruments of Power
Apr 12
Join us for a live performance of Instruments of Power (IOP) by Ella Wanendeya as part of the closing programme for TOOLs.
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Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm
Rivington Place,
London
EC2A 3BA
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020 7749 1240
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autograph.org.uk
26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 149 and 243
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Activating the Archive: A Workshop on Preserving Community History
May 23, 1-4pm
How can archives serve as a powerful tool for preserving community history?
Online Talk: Expression in the Absence of Dialogue
May 6, 1-4pm
How can creative practice honour lived experience and build spaces where multiple forms of expression are not only welcomed, but valued?
What Memory Looks and Sounds Like: Photography Workshop
Apr 19, 1-4pm
Explore photography through sight, sound and memory with artists Nhu Xuan Hua and Cường Minh Bá Phạm
Opening Night - Nhu Xuan Hua: Of Walking on Fire
Apr 15, 6-8pm
Celebrate the launch of Autograph's new solo exhibition by Nhu Xuan Hua - asking what is communicated, or withheld, across generations
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Thu-Sat 2-6pm and by appointment
38 Tower Court,
Islington,
London
N1 2US
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07866 063663
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bbnrgallery.com
Highbury & Islington, Angel
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Richard Ducker in conversation
May 30, 4-6pm
Richard Ducker in conversation about his solo exhibition Yearbook, all welcome
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Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm
17-18 Golden Square,
London
W1F 9JJ
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020 7494 1550
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frithstreetgallery.com
Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus
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In Conversation: John Riddy and Martin Caiger-Smith
May 14, 6.30-7.30pm
Coinciding with Photo London 2026, the artist will be in conversation with Professor and Curator, Martin Caiger-Smith.
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Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
23 Savile Row,
London
W1S 2ET
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020 7287 2300
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hauserwirth.com
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Reading Salon: ‘In the Studio: Takesada Matsutani’
Apr 16, 6-8pm
A reading salon to mark the launch of ‘Takesada Matsutani: In the Studio’ at Hauser & Wirth London
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Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
74 The Headrow,
Leeds
LS1 3AH
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0113 246 7467
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henry-moore.org/henry-moore-institute
Leeds Station (500m / 0.3 miles walk)
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Collin Van Uchelen in conversation with Beyond the Visual curators
Apr 15, 6-7.15pm
Join artist Collin Van Uchelen in conversation with the curators of Beyond the Visual to learn more about his practice and his tactile ‘firework’ sculptures, some of which are in the exhibition.
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Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm
Chobham Road,
Woking, Surrey
GU21 4AA
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01483 737800
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thelightbox.org.uk
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Howard Hodgkin: Colour, Memory and Emotion
May 21
A talk with Sarah Brown, Director, Lightbox Gallery
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Wed-Sat 12-5pm
Waterlow Park Centre,
Dartmouth Park Hill,
London
N19 5JF
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020 3141 2960
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lux.org.uk
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Circulatory Fictions
Apr 12, 6-7.30pm
As part of our current exhibition ‘Narrative Warfare’, Jordan Lord presents a screening programme bringing together works by Finnegan Shannon and Louise Hickman, Tiffany Sia, Miranda Pennell and Emma
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Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm
St Martin's Place,
London
WC2H 0HE
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+44 20 7306 0055
npg.org.uk
Leicester Square / Charing Cross
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Evening lecture: Catherine Opie in context
May 1, 7-8pm
Coinciding with our exhibition Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, join photographic historian Flora Dunster for a context lecture exploring queer representation in photography.
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Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Newlyn Art Gallery,
New Road,
Newlyn
TR18 5PZ
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01736 363715
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newlynartgallery.co.uk
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NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026
Apr 28 – Sep 10
Step beyond the harbour front and uncover the real Newlyn on this relaxed morning walk. A unique behind-the-scenes walking tour through Newlyn’s back streets, uncovering the village’s rich past.
ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC NIGHT
Apr 24, 7-10pm
AT THE EXCHANGE
Join us as The Exchange comes alive for a special late-night event inspired by Abigail Reynolds’ film A Book of Holes, on show as part of Reynolds’ exhibition Walking A Cappella.
WALKING A CAPPELLA: A DIVE INTO SEAWEED!
Opens today
Apr 10 – Apr 11
Inspired by Abigail Reynolds’ major exhibition Walking A Cappella, this two-day celebration invites you to explore the hidden histories, rich ecologies, and surprising cultural stories of seaweed.
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Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Weekday Cross,
Nottingham
NG1 2GB
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0115 948 9750
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nottinghamcontemporary.org
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1525: Calligraphy - Tracing cultures and finding flow
Apr 12 – Jun 14
Join artist Feng-Ru Lee (Milee) to explore the art of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures.
Poetical Science Event: Activating Poetical Science: Mysticism, Tech & Future Poesis
May 3, 10am-4pm
This event functions as a micro-residency and the opening activation of a curatorial research project grounded in Ada Lovelace’s integrated approach – a “Poetical Science”.
Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings!
Apr 27, 10am-2.30pm
Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop.
rarescale: Sound, enshrining
Apr 26, 1.30-4pm
Rarescale is back for a our Spring Season!
Two Lenses on Beirut: Screening of A Letter from Beirut, dir. Jocelyne Saab
Apr 30, 6-7pm
Join us for a screening of A Letter from Beirut directed by Jocelyne Saab, followed by a conversation with Olivia Melkonian as part of Two Lenses on Beirut: a film programme curated by Emma Bouraba.
Ritual and Remembrance Workshop with Winter Síofra Beaumont
Apr 15, 1-2pm
In this Ritual and Remembrance Workshop, Winter Síofra Beaumont will invite attendees to reimagine social rites of remembrance.
Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-Wong
Apr 29, 1-2pm
Join ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs.
Food & Home Fair
Apr 17 – Apr 19
We are excited return for a second year of the Food and Home Fair at Contemporary this Spring.
Artist Talk: Dala Nasser
May 2, 1-2.30pm
We are thrilled to be presenting Cemetery of Martyrs the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by Dala Nasser.
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Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Ealing Green,
London
W5 5EQ
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020 3985 8888
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pitzhanger.org.uk
Ealing Broadway (Central, District, Elizabeth lines)
Bond Street: 65, 207, 427, 483, E2, E7, E8
Ealing Broadway Centre: 65
Ealing Town Hall: E2, E7, E8
Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station: 112, 226, 297, 607, E9, E10
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Phoebe Collings-James in Conversation with Shenece Oretha
May 7, 6.30-7.30pm
Phoebe Collings-James sits down with Shenece Oretha to talk about their practices, sound and sculpture.
Marthe Armitage Printmaking Demonstration with Jo Broadhurst
May 7, 4.30-7.30pm
Jo Broadhurst, daughter of Marthe Armitage, leads a demonstration of how wallpaper prints are made using large scale linocuts.
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Wed-Sun 12-5pm
133 Cumberland Road,
Bristol
BS1 6UX
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0117 929 2266
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spikeisland.org.uk
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Phillip Lai: 'RAIN / RUIN'
Until May 10
Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai, bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us.
Olukemi Lijadu: 'Feedback'
Until May 10
Spike Island presents 'Feedback', the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu.
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Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
2 Cygnet Square,
Thamesmead,
London
SE2 9FA
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taco.org.uk
Elizabeth Line to Abbeywood South Eastern trains from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo to Abbeywood
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Her-Modulo II: Duets
Apr 17, 7.30-9.30pm
An evening of informal performances and workings-out at the interface between body and device
TACO! Artist Research Library
Until Aug 9
A publicly-available resource, with books, research materials and resources to support artists. We welcome anyone interested in books and reading for pleasure, research and connection with others
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Thu-Sun 12-5pm
Thames-Side Studios,
Harrington Way, Warspite Road,
Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
SE18 5NR
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020 8301 8844
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thames-sidestudios.co.uk
Cannon Street, London Bridge to Woolwich Dockyard (8 minute walk) or Charlton (12 minute walk) North Greenwich (Take the Route Bus 472 towards Thamesmead Town Centre)
161 / 177 / 180 / 472 to Warspite Road bus stop
Bicycle: Thames River cycle path (16 mins cycle from Greenwich)
Road: A2 corridor, first roundabout east of Thames Barrier onto Warspite Road
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Open Studios 2026
Jun 6 – Jun 7
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Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
School Lane,
Liverpool
L1 3BX
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0151 702 5324
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thebluecoat.org.uk
Lime Street, Liverpool Central
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Still Life Drawing & Screen Printing
Jun 13, 11am-5pm
Spend time drawing your own botanical still life and turn it into an original screen printed piece of art.
Talking Culture: Public Discussion Group
Apr 16, 5.30-7.30pm
Talking Culture is a series of friendly discussions where curious people can come together to think, talk, and explore today’s major issues.
Kitchen lithography
Apr 18, 11am-5pm
Learn the chemical processes involved in lithography, produce your own hand-drawn plates and print a small edition of lithographs.
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
May 9, 11am-5pm
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen.
Spring Botanical Cyanotype
May 16, 11am-5pm
Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Spring using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration.
Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai (Bloodaxe Books)
Jun 3, 6-7pm
Join us for the book launch of Melete, the debut poetry collection by our Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsao, published by Bloodaxe Books in May 2026.
COMMS FAIL by Roy Claire Potter
May 2, 1-2pm
Join artist Roy Claire Potter for a new live performance, reflecting on solar weather, radio waves, communications failure and remote connection.
Creative Bookbinding Techniques
Apr 25, 11am-5pm
Create a set of beautiful handmade sketchbooks using a selection of creative, beginner friendly bookbinding techniques.
Introduction to Woodcut Printing
Jun 6, 11am-5pm
This one day session will teach you the basics of woodcut printing, a relief printing technique which utilises the unique texture of the wood grain to produce beautiful prints.
Release the Archive
May 19, 5.30-7.30pm
Reflecting on four decades as an artist, Nina Edge is joined by art historian and curator Alice Correia and the Bluecoat’s Bryan Biggs to discuss her long engagement with the arts centre.
Print for Beginners
May 9 – May 10
This weekend course is a perfect taster session into 3 areas of printmaking; Planographic, Relief and Intaglio printmaking.
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Tue-Fri 11am-5pm and by appointment
The Bindery, 53 Hatton Garden,
London
EC1N 8HN
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+44 7971 172715
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viviennerobertsprojects.com
Farringdon, Chancery Lane
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ENTRE CHIEN ET LOUP
Apr 14, 6.15-8.30pm
Artists Diane Howse, Andrew Hewish, Jonathan Schofield, will discuss the subject of liminality in art and consciousness - the between state of mind during transition and change.
Entre Chien et Loup
Apr 14, 6.15-8.15pm
Artists Diane Howse, Andrew Hewish, Jonathan Schofield will discuss what is liminality in art.
Limited seating.
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