Top 5 Art Exhibitions in London - September 2025
Hiroshige: artist of the open road at The British Museum
Artienda selects the #Top5 Art Exhibitions in London during September 2025
To help you plan your art adventures this September, we bring you the #Top5 art exhibitions in London. From Picasso to Hiroshige, these are the shows you won’t want to miss. Dive in and enjoy!
Wishing our network a fabulous Autumn full of colour and vibrancy xxx
Seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition
#1 Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum | The Barbican EC2Y
The second in a series pairing Alberto Giacometti’s iconic 20th-century sculptures with contemporary artists, this exhibition features Mona Hatoum’s provocative works alongside Giacometti’s elongated figures, such as Walking Man I (1960).
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“works that question the historical notions of female beauty”
#2 Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting | National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE
Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting is the UK’s largest museum exhibition dedicated to a leading contemporary painter. Rising to fame in the 1990s after her Glasgow School of Art degree show, Saville has revitalised figurative painting with visceral portraits crafted from thick paint layers. This chronological display features charcoal drawings, monumental nudes from 1992, and new works, challenging historical notions of female beauty. Showcasing 45 works from global collections, the exhibition traces Saville’s career, highlights key pieces, and explores her art historical connections, created in close collaboration with the artist.
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Picasso was inspired by the dancers, entertainers and bullfighters he painted.
#3 Theatre Picasso | Tate Modern SE1 9TG
Pablo Picasso, inspired by performers like dancers and bullfighters, crafted his public persona as Picasso, the Artist. Marking the centenary of The Three Dancers, this exhibition, curated by Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, transforms the space into a theatre, showcasing over 45 works from Tate’s collection and European loans, including paintings, sculptures, and textiles, some new to the UK. Picasso’s performative persona, blending popular culture and avant-garde, shaped his myth as an artist and outsider, influencing views of artists today. Theatre Picasso is presented in The George Economou Gallery, supported by White & Case, Huo Family Foundation, and Tate affiliates."
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A rare chance to see his calming, detailed prints in a major UK setting.
#4: Hiroshige: Artist of The Open Road | The British Museum WC1B 3DG
This exhibition showcases the work of Utagawa Hiroshige, a master of ukiyo-e, known for his evocative landscape prints capturing life in Japan’s Edo period. Featuring stunning depictions of nature and daily life, the show highlights Hiroshige’s keen observation and his influence on global art. It’s a rare chance to see his calming, detailed prints in a major UK setting.
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Explore the lasting influence of the most fashionable (and ill-fated) queen in history.
#5: Marie Antoinette Style | V&A Museum SW7 2RL
This exhibition, in partnership with Manolo Blahnik, explores the enduring influence of Marie Antoinette’s iconic style across 250 years of fashion, design, film, and art. Featuring over 350 objects, including precious jewels, historic gemstones, and contemporary interpretations, it traces how the French queen’s aesthetic shaped cultural expressions from 18th-century Versailles to modern runways. Expect a mix of historical artifacts, paintings, costumes, and multimedia installations that highlight her legacy in both classic and contemporary contexts.
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