London's blockbuster exhibitions open now

Marvel at starry skies and bright sunflowers in this major exhibition dedicated to one of the most well-known artists in the world, Vincent van Gogh. In this once-in-a-century show, the National Gallery brings together paintings and drawings from his brief but significant time in the south of France, where he developed his revolutionary painting style, marked by vibrant colours and bold and dramatic brushstrokes.

Explore Peter Kennard's potent protest images that trace social and political history. From the Vietnam War to the current conflict in Gaza to his ongoing environmental activism, Kennard bridges art and politics as a form of resistance, using montage techniques to deconstruct and re-imagine ubiquitous images. Many of his works have become iconic and influential images for anti-war movements.

Immerse yourself in Grayson Perry's monumental tapestries, inspired by William Hogarth's A Rake's Progress which are also on display in Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Perry chronicles contemporary life to explore class, taste and social mobility and recreates many of the people and things he encountered during the filming of his award-winning television show, All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry.

If you couldn't get enough of last summer's Barbiemania then you're in luck with the Design Museum's deep-dive into the iconic doll. Discover how Barbie's style, houses, cars and friends all evolved over the decades with design trends and a shift towards a more inclusive, multicultural world. You'll leave realising that life in plastic really is fantastic.

Step inside and interact with immersive light sculptures in this major presentation of Anthony McCall, a contemporary artist who redefined the possibilities of sculpture in the 70s. Create new shapes with your own movement in these translucent installations that blur sculpture, cinema, drawing and performance. Once you're done, keep exploring at the Tate Modern and check out their major Yoko Ono exhibition before it closes.

One of the original supermodels and the first Black woman to appear on the cover of French Vogue at the tender age of 18, who doesn't know (and love) Naomi Campbell? Through her enviable wardrobe and legendary looks from over the years, this exhibition tells the story of her life and successful career which saw her turn into a global superstar and fashion icon.

Discover women artists working across four centuries, who led the way for future generations by challenging societal expectations of women who work and find success in the arts. Over 150 works are on display, from Tudor times to the First World War, by artists including Artemisia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffman and Gwen John.

The women of the Bloomsbury Group – Virginia Woolf, Vanessa Bell, Lady Ottoline Morrell, and Vita Sackville-West – transformed their gardens into places of sanctuary during a period of personal and political upheaval. Discover the interweaving stories of these creative women, and how their green havens opened up space to explore ideas of creativity, domesticity, nature, sexuality and relationships.

Glittering jewels, intricate paintings and majestic armoury – marvel at all that and more in this fascinating deep dive into the life and enduring impact of Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh empire was hailed a Golden Age and left an indelible mark on the Punjab. Learn about this momentous period in history and the rich culture that flourished in this major exhibition dedicated to the leader.