Discover whats happening in the London Art Scene this weekend. From epic late night art gallery openings with ‘Friday Lates’ to new exhibitions opening this weekend…

Friday Lates 

 

On the last Friday of every month several London art galleries and museums host late-night openings. As if Friday couldn’t get any better, you can get to indulge in art, food, drinks, music, workshops and even debates. It’s the perfect way to mark the end of the month!

V&A FRIDAY LATE: THE EYES HAVE IT

When?

 Friday 28th February 2020

 Price?

Free 

#FLODown: The V&A presents  ‘The Eyes Have It’ an evening that will explore the theme of eyes through art, films, immersive games and talks. The evening will be an exploration of how our eyes deceive us and will feature demonstrations of computer vision technologies from early robotics to self-driving cars. The evening will challenge you to consider the effects of seeing and watching and being watched! You can also expect to find music and dance from the African continent and its diaspora by Wahalaa Joyful black dance party and DJ duo Tele OG and Tshaka Ballantyne.

 Visit the V & A website for the full programme.

Location: 

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL

Nearest Station: 

South Kensington Station

Opening Hours: 

6.30pm -10.00pm

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM LATES 

When? 

 Friday 28th February 2020

 Price

Free admission (some activities may require additional cost) 

#FLODown: The Natural History Museum Lates presents ‘All the Science Ladies: Celebrating women in science’. This evening offers the opportunity to meet some of the brilliant researchers that are breaking barriers and creating opportunities for the new generations of scientists. Expect an evening of debates, discussions, a variety of exhibitions, food, drinks and their famous silent disco!

 Visit the Natural History Museum Website for more on how to booking.

Location: 

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD

Nearest Station:

 South Kensington Tube Station

Opening Hours:

6.00pm - 10.00pm

UNIQLO TATE LATES 

 When? 

Friday 28th February 2020

 Price?

Free admission (some activities may require additional cost)

#FLODown: UNIQLO Tate Lates presents Steve McQueen – ‘Artist and the City’. Expect an evening of art, music film and pop-up talks. Highlights for the evening also include Bubble Club, which is an inclusive and accessible nightclub. There will be a unique selection of live music, art and performances, plus a screening of 10 Women X 10 Decades. This is a film that focuses on the lives of 10 brave, female Londoners. There will also be UNIQLO 10 minute art talks, where staff and volunteers at the Tate will discuss their experiences of working at the Tate and provide some insight into some of the collections, all in 10 minutes!

 Visit the Tate website for music and event line up 

 Location: 

Bankside Power Station, 25 Summer Street, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

Nearest Station: 

Blackfriars and Southwark Tube Station

Opening Hours:

6.00pm - 10.00pm 

Exhibitions opening this weekend…

BRITISH SURREALISM @ DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY 

 When?

 26th February -17th May

 Price?

£16.50

#FLODown: Dulwich Picture Gallery will explore the origins of surrealist art, with an exhibition marking 100 years since the birth of surrealism, and showcasing the works of British artists that contributed to an iconic movement. Featuring 70+ pieces of art from 42 artists including Leonora Carrington, Henry Moore, Marion Adnams, Reuben Mednikoff and Grace Pailthorpe this is really not one to be missed.

 Visit the Dulwich Picture Gallery website to book your tickets. 

Location: 

Gallery Rd, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD

Nearest Station: 

West Dulwich/North Dulwich Station

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm;

Closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays

 

 

KIMONO: KYOTO TO CATWALK @ THE V&A

 When?

29th February – 21st June 2020

 Price?

£16-£18

#FLODown: This exhibition will explore the significance of the kimono on the rest of the world, specifically looking at the social, satirical and aesthetic impact of the kimono from the 1960s through to the present day. The iconic kimono is a traditional Japanese garment, both elegant and delicate in appearance, traditionally worn by both men and women it can be seen as reflective of a person social class and identity.

 Location: 

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL

Nearest Station: 

South Kensington Tube Station

Opening Hours: 

Daily 10 am- 5.45 pm