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From Birmingham barbershops to Jamaican hotels, Hurvin Anderson paints vibrant scenes of interiors and landscapes. In this major solo exhibition, marvel at over 80 of Anderson's works from his career, including new paintings that have never been seen before. As the first member of his family born in the UK after they moved from Jamaica to Birmingham in the 1960s, his paintings draw on his experiences of belonging and diaspora, while grappling with the complexity of memory and cultural heritage.

Don't miss the much-anticipated opening of V&A East Museum in Stratford. Its inaugural exhibition traces 125 years of Black British music and reveals how integral this has been to culture in the UK and beyond. From jazz and reggae to grime and drum and bass – discover early pioneers alongside contemporary ground-breakers. Expect immersive installations, an exhibition soundtrack, fashion, photography, and more.

Witness the collision of Surrealism, art and fashion in pioneering designs by fashion trailblazer Elsa Schiaparelli and discover her enduring influence on the iconic fashion house to this day. Over 200 objects are on display, including Salvador Dalí's legendary Lobster Telephone, a portrait by Picasso and, of course, lots of haute couture.

A generational icon, Tracey Emin transformed the public's perception of contemporary art in the 90s. In this major solo exhibition at Tate Modern, journey through 40 years of her unapologetic career and pioneering works. From painting to installation, witness how she blurs public and private boundaries to create confessional art that wrestles with passion, pain and healing.

Beatriz González (1932-2026) was a pioneering sculptor and painter from Colombia who is considered one of Latin America's most important contemporary artists. In this major retrospective, marvel at over 150 of her bold and playful works of painting, sculpture and installation that draw on mass media and Western art to dissect our understanding of taste, power and current affairs.

Drawing on art historical references and the history of portraiture, contemporary representations of home, family, identity and power are investigated in Catherine Opie's photographic portraits. In the first major museum exhibition of the American artist's work in the UK, journey through the past 30 years of her striking photography, capturing different community groups, from queer and artist communities to high school footballers and political groups.

From Wallace & Gromit to Chicken Run, Morph to Shaun the Sheep – step into the joyful world of Aardman. Discover how this iconic animation studio have mastered the craft of storytelling through sculpting plasticine to create some of our favourite characters. This family-friendly exhibition is bound to entertain kids and adults alike with interactive activities to guide you through the magic of stop motion filmmaking.

Lucian Freud (1922-2011) is arguably one of Britain's most famous painters, particularly renowned for his raw and intense portraits of friends, family and lovers. This comprehensive exhibition spotlights a lesser known (but crucial) aspect of Freud's artistic practice – his lifelong commitment to drawing. Whether working with pencil, ink or charcoal, drawing enabled him to master portraiture on both canvas and paper.

From a pastel pink model of the Grand Budapest Hotel to original Fantastic Mr. Fox puppets, marvel at over 600 objects from Wes Anderson’s films. Drawing from extensive personal archives that Anderson has built over the last 30 years, uncover the iconic director’s dedication to his craft and cultivation of his distinct visual style.

Bask in the glow of Joseph Wright of Derby's mesmerising paintings in the National Gallery's first exhibition dedicated to this important British artist. Witness Wright's masterful ability to depict light and shadow, resulting in dramatic and luminous works that have captured audiences for centuries. And encounter scenes of scientific discovery, a subject matter that was not commonly recorded in 18th-century art.

Discover the artists who transformed modern art in Nigeria during the 20th century, both before and after 1960, when the country gained independence from British colonial rule. From El Anatsui to the Zaria Art Society, this era of cultural rebellion saw artists and their networks flourish across the country, merging Nigerian, African and European techniques to create multilayered, energetic works.

Discover the transformative power of music in this exhibition spotlighting Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Just one operatic rendition of 'Hallelujah' can conjure this iconic musical composition in lots of people's minds, making it one of the most popular and recognised pieces of music to ever be created. Musical instruments, works of art, archival materials and an immersive installation by Mikhail Karikis shed new light on the Baroque anthem.