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Get a fresh perspective on two iconic women photographers who, despite working a century apart, both redefined the genre of portraiture beyond the mode of representation, using their unique visions to create new ways of seeing and telling stories through images. Once you've finished, why not check out the National Portrait Gallery's major painting exhibition, The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure.

Learn about a Japanese folk-craft that exploded in the 1920s in the largest-ever UK exhibition dedicated to Mingei. Expect a wide range of crafts including, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, toys, archival film and more, to get a deep insight into the historical moment when it boomed and its enduring legacy today.

Through photography and film, witness an intimate portrayal of displaced Ukrainian women and children whose lives are now scattered across Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This powerful exhibition offers a personal insight into forging a new life and the myriad struggles that those experiencing displacement face.

Get a fresh perspective on leading portrait painter John Singer Sargent, who used fashion as a tool to convey his sitters' identities and personalities. Marvel at glamorous period dresses that chart the fashion trends of the time that are on display next to the sumptuous paintings they appear in.

Powerful work by contemporary feminist photographers from 2010 to the present day go on display in this collaborative exhibition between South London Gallery and the V&A, which opened on International Women's Day 2024. The global manifestations of fourth wave feminism, significant political events and the internet's role in impacting this are all explored.

Art icon and activist Yoko Ono's successful career over seven decades is examined in this major retrospective, showcasing her dedication to world peace and environmental work through her artworks, films and music. Expect key moments, including her influential London years with John Lennon.

Discover how artists from the African diaspora are reimagining landscape art to explore our connection with the world around us and reflect on themes of belonging, memory, joy and transformation. See works by Hurvin Anderson, Isaac Julien, Alberta Whittle and other leading artists redefining the genre.

Immerse yourself in this critically acclaimed multimedia installation by Zineb Sedira. Walk through film sets recreating iconic scenes and moments from the artist's life, exploring filmmaking as a tool for social change through cinema from the 60s and 70s.

Discover the transformative and subversive potential of textiles to challenge power structures and reimagine the world in this major exhibition, featuring over 100 textile works by international practitioners, from intimate handmade pieces to monumental installations. And while you're there, why not pop into the Curve to check out the Soufiane Ababri exhibition, an immersive installation exploring desire, queerness and diaspora.

Both kids and adults alike can take an atmospheric trip through Japan to discover how its rich landscapes and folklore have informed Japanese culture and technology, including movies, manga, and video games.

Dive into the history of the skateboard, from its humble beginnings in 1950 to the technological advancements of today, in the first UK exhibition dedicated to the evolution of its design and the communities that formed around it.