Top 5 Art Exhibitions in London - February 2026
Samurai at The British Museum
Artienda selects the #Top5 Art Exhibitions in London during February 2026
Artienda serves up the #Top5 art exhibitions taking place in our beautiful capital city of London during this frosty, rugby-filled month of February. From Caravaggio’s masterpiece to Samurai warriors, we’ve got you culturally covered. One request: if you go and see any of these exhibitions, please do ping us your feedback and ideas via any of our social media channels. Let’s communicate and enjoy the fizz of bright sparks that new friendships create.
Wishing our network a super February full of log fires, bracing walks, and exciting rugby! xxx
Step into the world of Caravaggio’s masterpiece
#1 Caravaggio's Cupid | the Wallace Collection | Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN
This free exhibition centers on Caravaggio's iconic Victorious Cupid (also known as Cupid), on special loan from Berlin's Gemäldegalerie. It's a rare chance to see one of the Baroque master's most daring and provocative works up close, exploring themes of love, triumph, and mischief in his signature dramatic style. The display contextualizes it with related pieces and insights into its history.
Dates: Until 12th April 2026
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Over 700 objects bring together the director's meticulous craft of filmmaking
#2 Wes Anderson at the Design Museum | London W8 6AG
A whimsical, immersive dive into the filmmaker's aesthetic world, featuring sets, props, storyboards, and influences from his films. It's a fan-favourite for its playful curation and has been called one of the standout shows this season—perfect if you love his symmetrical, quirky style.
Dates: Until 26th July 2026
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Beginning in 1615, the samurai moved away from the battlefield to become an elite social class that also included women.
#3 Samurai | British Museum | London WC1B 3DG
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of what we think we know about samurai is invented tradition. This major exhibition is a candid look at the real men and women whom we know as samurai, from the battlefields of medieval Japan to the global pop culture of today.
Dates: 3rd February until 4th May 2026
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Bold, colorful, large-scale paintings that capture the essence of playful, childlike directness.
#4: Rose Wylie | Royal Academy of Arts | London W1J 0BD
A vibrant solo show in the RA's Main Galleries celebrating the British painter's bold, colourful figurative works and drawings — known for their naïve yet sophisticated style, pop culture references, humour, and large-scale canvases depicting everyday scenes, myths, and celebrities. It's her first major RA exhibition, highlighting her joyful, unapologetic approach to painting at age 90+ — widely anticipated as uplifting and visually punchy.
Dates: 28th February until 19th April 2026
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Intricate web-like installations that explore the body, memory, consciousness and the fragility of existence.
#5: Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life | Hayward Gallery | London SE1 8XX
This immersive installation by the Japanese artist features her signature large-scale webs of scarlet yarn that envelop entire spaces, incorporating personal objects, shoes, and symbolic elements to explore themes of memory, connection, identity, and life's fragility. It's a mesmerizing, room-filling experience—often described as hauntingly beautiful and meditative—perfect for contemporary art lovers seeking something experiential and Instagram-worthy (in the best way).
Dates: 17th February until 3rd May 2026
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