Ongoing and Up-coming Exhibitions in London in 2017
London besides being the cultural capital of England is also an important cultural centre of Europe as well as of the world. The city offers more than 200 museums and 850 galleries which are visited by Londoners as well as visitors in order to get their cultural fill. An incredible number of exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are presented at these venues based on a variety of subjects and themes ranging from quirky cartoon characters to turning moments of British history. There is literarily a deluge of such magnificent shows at the various venues in London and some of the best London exhibitions on show in 2017 are enumerated below.
Emma Hamilton: Seduction and Celebrity:
Taking place at National Maritime Museum until 17 April 2017, this exhibition showcases an important moment in the history of female empowerment in Britain by highlighting the life of Emma Hamilton with regard to her romantic intrigues and celebrity status. It focuses on how she became the favourite of William Hamilton, Admiral Nelson and painter George Romney and a few others. The exhibition offers more than two hundred works and exhibits that detail her ups and downs in the eyes of the public.
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains:
The V&A is hosting an exhibition to honour the legacy of Pink Floyd who had captured the attention of music lovers throughout the world with their unforgettable music and stagecraft. This exhibition is an audio-visual journey through the colourful history of the band and it opens 13 May 2017. It is worth booking a ticket in advance.
STAR WARS Identities: The Exhibition:
Taking place at the O2 from 18 November 2016 until 3 September 2017, this exhibition has been perfectly timed to take full advantage of the hype created due to the resurgence of Star Wars into the public eye. The exhibition traces the lineage of Star Wars over a period of 40 years by looking at the scenes, sets, props, original artwork and costumes that were used for filming of this blockbuster series. Visitors can also find their own Star Wars identity by taking part in a special quest.
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*Diana: Her Fashion Story: *
Perhaps no other princess or any other member of the Royal family has captured the minds of people around the world to the extent that Princess Diana has done. Her kindness and compassion has been inspiring people across the globe even till date. This exhibition of her home at Kensington Palace is dedicated to her role as a fashion icon by tracing her style journey through the years. At the exhibition, you can see many of her outfits including her excellent velvet gown that she wore at the White House. The exhibition is taking place at the Kensington Palace and opened on 24 February 2017.
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Adventures in Moominland:
This exhibition is taking place at Southbank Centre from 28 January 2017 until 23 April 2017 and the stars of the exhibition are Moomin, a Finnish cartoon character and its creator Tove Jansson. At the exhibition, you can enter Moominvalley and get to know how the entire Moomin universe was created by Jannson along with everything from original sketches of the Moomin characters to splendid landscapes. .
Buckingham Palace Tour:
Summer Opening 2017: Every year this most famous palace in London opens its doors to the public in summer when the Queen is away and this year a select number of visitors will be allowed to tour the Royal residence from 5 August 2017 until 24 September 2017. It is one of the most photographed sites in London and it has a stunning architecture while featuring masterworks by Rembrandt, Rubens and Poussin on its walls.
Wildlife Photography of the Year:
At the Natural History Museum, an exhibition of the Wildlife Photography of the Year competition is being held from 21 October 2016 until 10 September 2017. The exhibition features the best in animal photography and in its international tour of 60 different cities, the Natural History Museum is an apt choice.
The Art of the Brick: DC Superheroes:
This award-winning exhibition featuring 120 original artworks made up of two million vibrant bricks is being held at Doon Street Car Park, just a short walk from Waterloo Station. from 1 March 2017 until 4 September 2017 in a special collaboration between Lego artist Sawaya, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. The car park is being transformed into a comic book feature for the exhibition.
The American Dream:
Pop to the Present: Presenting two hundred prints that trace America’s fascination with the American Dream, and looking into the artistic psyche of modern America, this exhibition is taking place at British Museum from 9 March 2017 until 18 June 2017. It follows the evolution of American art from the pop art era onwards.
Fire Fire!:
This exhibit at Museum of London until 17 April 2017 recreates the origin site of the Great Fire of London in Pudding Lane and tracks the spread of the fire across the city, as well as the resilience of the city and its people in the time that followed the Great Fire.