Top 5 London Exhibitions 25th - 31st July

 

The first week of the school summer holidays has arrived.  With the next week set to be a scorcher, get out and about and enjoy London's free public art exhibits? Which will you choose?

 

Rise of the Non- Conformists 

Following last weekends Whitecross Street party, the exhibition of 8ft x 8ft boards continues throughout the summer. Seventeen boards line the street, with artists, including winner of Secret Art Prize 2014 Mohammed Sami and street artist Inkie. Bold statements and bright colours make the food market even more of a hot spot in the City.

Now - 12th September

Whitecross Street

London

EC1Y 8JT

Nearest stations: Old Street exit 6, Barbican and Moorgate.

Free

 

 

Which brings me to...

(60) Days of Summer

It may not be public art, but it is for everyone. Our 60 artworks range from Hannah Adamaszek's haunting women, Kate Knight's birds of prey and Roy's People cheeky scenes. And we are also on Whitecross Street.

Now – 30th August

Curious Duke Gallery

173 Whitecross Street

London

EC1Y 8JT

Open Monday – Friday 11:30 – 6:30, Saturday 12-4, closed Sunday

Nearest stations: Old Street exit 6, Barbican and Moorgate.

Free

 

HMS President

Now decommissionedd and a bar, HMS President has seen German artist Tobias Rehberger  working after dark to dazzlecamouflagee this war ship to mark the centenary of WW1. Best viewed from Southbank or Blackfriars Bridge.

Now – December 2014

HMS President

Victoria Embankment

EC4Y OHJ

Nearest station:

Free

 

Sculpture in the City 2014 

Returning yet again, this annual treat brightens the grey edges of the square mile. Big names such as Antony Gormley and Lyn Chadwick's curious figures will line the City, adding a little character to your daily commute.

Now – May 2015

Various locations, click here. 

Nearest stations: Liverpool Street, Aldgate and Old Street.

Free

 

Wind Sculpture

Also in Victoria (I see a plan here), renowned sculptor Yinka Shonibare's fibreglass art work is suspended in Howich Place. One of a series, these floating sculptures give the impression of light fabric blowing in the wind belies the heavy moulding.

Yinka Shonibare

Howick Place 

London

SW1P 1BB 

Nearest stations: Victoria and St. James's Park

Free

 

Happy weekend!- Sinéad