London
World-class museums, blue-chip galleries, and an unrivalled contemporary scene
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Press Signals
Art & the City in Dialogue
From Tate Modern to the Frieze fairs, London's art ecosystem is one of the most dynamic on the planet.
The City as Stage
Exhibitions in London
The spaces where London speaks — from major institutional surveys to gallery shows that define the city's contemporary conversation.
What's On
London — Upcoming Shows
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Now Showing
Featured Artists
Urban Infrastructure
London's Art Ecosystem
The institutions, galleries, and independent spaces through which London produces, hosts, and transmits contemporary culture.
Gallery Directory
Contemporary Galleries in London
A verified directory of London's contemporary art galleries — each record fetched and confirmed from the gallery's official website.
An influential gallery with a strong international presence, known for its focus on painting and its ability to launch the careers of a diverse group of artists. Almine Rech is celebrated for her keen eye and for fostering long-term relationships with artists.
Founded in 2011, quickly established as one of London's most exciting galleries, with a knack for identifying artists who become major institutional figures. The gallery has been particularly influential in developing a generation of politically engaged, multimedia artists.
An influential London gallery focused on the intersection of art, technology, and politics. Though the original gallery closed in 2017, its legacy continues through arebyte and Onkaos, which maintain its focus on digital art and technological innovation.
A powerhouse with a critically rigorous program balancing blue-chip artists with rising stars. Known for museum-quality exhibitions and forward-thinking initiatives like Platform and David Zwirner Online, consistently placing its artists in major international biennials.
The quintessential blue-chip gallery, synonymous with market dominance and monumental exhibitions. Its vast empire spans 19 locations globally, with an unrivaled roster of superstars and estates whose presence defines major biennials and museum shows worldwide.
Platform connecting African artists to Venice via influential 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair.
A historic gallery with a global footprint, known for its long-standing commitment to German painting and its sharp curatorial eye for international talent. Max Hetzler has been a key force in defining the post-war German art scene and remains a major presence worldwide.
Leading South African gallery with London presence and Venice/documenta track record.
Africa's most powerful gallery, it has been a crucial platform for artists confronting apartheid and its legacy, making its artists vital voices in global conversations. Under Liza Essers' leadership, it has expanded internationally while maintaining its political engagement.
Market in London
Auction houses, upcoming sales, and market-week activity in this city.
Auction Houses
Christie's
Christie's runs neck-and-neck with Sotheby's for global market leadership, with its 20th/21st Century evening sales in New York and London driving the contemporary top end. Its Hong Kong headquarters at The Henderson signals a long bet on Asian buying power.
Sotheby's
The oldest of the global majors, Sotheby's anchors the top of the contemporary and modern market from New York and London, with Hong Kong now a decisive third pole. Its evening sales set the season's benchmarks and its private-sales arm increasingly shapes where blue-chip work moves.
Phillips
The most contemporary-focused of the majors, Phillips has built its identity around the 20th Century & Contemporary category and younger-market discovery, with design and photographs as signature strengths. Its New York–London–Hong Kong triangle punches above its overall market share.
Bonhams
International full-service house with strong London and New York contemporary sales and a broad regional footprint.
Market Signals
Summer Reverie: Chinese Paintings Online
The online auction 24208 for Chinese paintings concluded in Hong Kong.
Studio 1766: Christie's London Staff Art Show
An online auction featuring works from the Christie's London staff art show.
Photographs Part II
An upcoming auction dedicated to photography in New York.
Classic Design
An upcoming auction focused on classic design pieces in Paris.
Christie's First Half 2026 Results
Christie's reported $4.5 billion in total revenue for the first half of 2026, with public auction sales reaching $3.5 billion, a 71 percent increase over the same period in 2025.
Masterpieces: The Private Collection of S.I. Newhouse
Jackson Pollock's 'Number 7A, 1948' sold for $181,185,000 during the May 18, 2026, auction in New York, setting a new record for the artist.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Charity Auction
Christie's is hosting an invite-only live charity auction featuring fashion and accessories from the film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.
Modern Discoveries
An upcoming auction of modern art and objects in New York.
Ceramics
An upcoming auction featuring ceramics in New York.
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
An upcoming auction of South Asian art held in London.
RM Sotheby's | The Zurich Auction
An upcoming auction featuring automotive items scheduled to take place in Zurich.
Contemporary: Art, Editions & Design
Bonhams New York introduces a new cross-category sale featuring 136 paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, and sculpture.
The Marlene & Spencer Hays Collection
The collection series begins in Paris with the 20th/21st Century: Paris Evening Sale and Art Moderne - Vente du Jour.
Modern & Contemporary Art (Live Auction)
A live auction for Modern & Contemporary Art is scheduled to take place in New York on September 26, 2026, at 11am.
Post-War to Present (New York)
Christie's announced a live auction at Rockefeller Center featuring 236 works with an expected total exceeding $26.9 million.
Art of the Covenant: Global Africa at the Crossroads (New York Selling Exhibition)
Phillips has listed a selling exhibition titled Art of the Covenant: Global Africa at the Crossroads in New York.
Bill Blass: American Elegance
Christie's is hosting an online auction and exhibition honoring designer Bill Blass, featuring items such as a sequin embroidered 'Matisse' cocktail dress.
Modern & Contemporary Art (Live Auction, New York)
Phillips is hosting a live auction for Modern & Contemporary Art in New York on September 26, 2026.
Dropshop
The Dropshop platform is currently featuring an offering from artist Glenn Goldberg.
Asian Art Week
Christie's is holding an auction series for Asian Art Week in New York.
South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Result
The sale concluded with a total of $22,574,720.
Editions & Works on Paper: Evening & Day (Live Auction)
A live auction for Editions & Works on Paper is scheduled to occur in New York from October 22 to October 24, 2026.
Japanese Printmaking Collection Result
The auction of the Hiroshige collection reached a total of $6,991,616.
Editions & Works on Paper: Modernism (Live Auction)
A live auction titled Editions & Works on Paper: Modernism is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 2pm ET in New York.
Editions: Online Auction
An online auction for editions is scheduled to take place from September 3 to September 22, 2026.
Design, New York
A live auction dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary Design was conducted in New York on June 12, 2026.
2026 Luxury Outlook Report Released
Sotheby's International Realty published its 2026 Luxury Outlook Report, identifying emerging trends and longevity as a key driver for high-net-worth homebuyers.
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
A New York-based online auction specializing in Modern and Contemporary art concluded on June 30, 2026.
PHILLIPS ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE JULY MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART SALE IN NEW YORK
The July 16 sale in New York features a cross-century selection of works, including the auction debut of Werner Bronkhorst with a football-themed monumental composition.
Shelf Life: Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper from the Library of Stanley J. Seeger
An upcoming specialist auction presenting a diverse array of literary and manuscript treasures from the renowned Seeger collection.
Most Valuable Claude Monet Work in Europe to be Offered
Sotheby's London announced it will offer a Claude Monet masterpiece described as the most valuable work by the artist ever to come to auction in Europe.
STRONG PRICES AND 20 NEW RECORDS SET IN PHILLIPS' JUNE EDITIONS & WORKS ON PAPER SALE
The June 24 auction achieved a 97% sell-through rate by value, with Roy Lichtenstein's "I Love Liberty" selling for $212,850, over five times its estimate.
PHILLIPS NEW YORK JEWELS AUCTION TOTALS OVER $4.1 MILLION
The June 10 jewels sale saw 95% of lots sold, led by a Colombian emerald and diamond necklace that achieved $541,800.
Classic Week Evening Sales London
The sale series concluded on June 30, 2026, establishing seven new world auction records, including a portrait of the Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Lawrence for £9.7 million.
A GRAND SLAM SEASON FOR PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO
Phillips Watches achieved a record-breaking spring season total of over $235 million, including selling three watches for over $10 million in a single month.
PHILLIPS CELEBRATES THE LEGACY OF THE ST IVES SCHOOL WITH SUMMER EXHIBITION
Announced on July 2, the summer exhibition "St Ives: The Modern Coast" highlights the legacy and artistic impact of the St Ives School.
Christie's Classic Week Evening Sales London
The sale series concluded on June 30 with seven world auction records, led by Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of the Duke of Wellington which sold for £9.7 million.
RM Sotheby's | The Tegernsee Auction
An upcoming live auction event presented by RM Sotheby's featuring a curated selection of premier collector automobiles.
Art+Tech Summit 2026
A special event in New York exploring the intersection of the fine art market and emerging technological innovations.
DAVID HOCKNEY LEADS PHILLIPS' LONDON SALE OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART
The June 25 London sale featured David Hockney as a lead artist and achieved strong results for South Asian art and a new world record for Andrew Cranston.
Handbags Online: The Hong Kong Edit
An online-only auction (24864) concluding on July 14, showcasing a collection of luxury handbags and high-end accessories.
Modern & Contemporary Discoveries
An upcoming auction featuring Modern and Contemporary works including pieces from the former collection of Claude [Surname].
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
An online auction (24194) in New York featuring works from the Post-War and Contemporary art movements.
NBA Auctions Weekly: 2026 Draft Combine
This sale featured collectibles and memorabilia from the 2026 NBA Draft Combine as part of the ongoing weekly sports auction series.
Valuable Books and Manuscripts including Cartography
A live London auction scheduled for July 8 featuring notable cartography and manuscripts with total estimates between $5.3 million and $7.3 million.
Post-War to Present: Online
An online auction based in London that closed on 2 July 2026, offering a curated selection of artworks ranging from the post-war era to the present day.
Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality
An exclusive online summer auction featuring a curated selection of over thirty luxury objects, including Hemmerle jewelry and rare timepieces, running until July 10, 2026.
China / 5000 Years
A comprehensive sale highlighting five millennia of Chinese artistic heritage, concluding in late June with results now available.
America at 250: Important Artifacts and Documents of History
This New York online auction concluded on 1 July 2026, featuring significant historical documents and artifacts celebrating the 250th anniversary of America.
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana
A major two-part auction of rare books and historical American manuscripts concluded with multiple lots exceeding pre-sale estimates.
Summer Treasures from Private Cellars – UK Edition
An online auction featuring a selection of wines and spirits sourced from private cellars across the United Kingdom, closing for bidding on July 7.
Masterpieces from the Joe Lewis Collection
The sale of billionaire Joe Lewis's collection achieved £296.3 million in London, becoming the most valuable single-owner collection ever sold in the UK.
The Contents of Monreith House - A Historical Seat of Clan Maxwell Part I
A live auction in Edinburgh featuring the historic contents and heirlooms of Monreith House, including paintings, furniture, and family collections.
Photographs Now: The Collector's Edition
An upcoming online sale in New York featuring approximately 267 lots of contemporary and classic photography.
Handbags Online: The Paris Edit 2026
The online auction achieved a record-setting €5,836,666 total with 98% of lots sold, including a category record of €635,000 for an Hermès Birkin Faubourg model.
Old Masters to Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture
A live auction in London that concluded on 1 July 2026, encompassing a wide breadth of artistic history from Old Master paintings to modern sculpture.
On the Rise
Artists to Watch in London
Active voices generating signal — emerging, mid-career, and buzzworthy names surfacing in London's current scene.
Tacita Dean
Hot ShowingShowing in "Tate Britain: Landscape Under Pressure" at Tate Britain
Phyllida Barlow
Hot ShowingShowing in "Whitechapel Gallery: Material Resistance and Labour" at Whitechapel Gallery
Vivienne Westwood
ShowingShowing in "V&A: Fashioning Identity" at Victoria and Albert Museum
Yohji Yamamoto
ShowingShowing in "V&A: Fashioning Identity" at Victoria and Albert Museum
Claude Monet
ShowingShowing in "Colour & Light: Impressionism Reframed" at National Gallery
Auguste Renoir
ShowingShowing in "Colour & Light: Impressionism Reframed" at National Gallery
Mary Cassatt
ShowingShowing in "Colour & Light: Impressionism Reframed" at National Gallery
Berthe Morisot
ShowingShowing in "Colour & Light: Impressionism Reframed" at National Gallery
Gallery Scene
Galleries to Watch in London
The spaces defining London's current moment — independent, ambitious, and generating signal in the contemporary art world.
Local Arts Coverage
London in the Press
Live editorial signals from publications covering London's art scene — aggregated from our global source network.
Events Ali Cherri: screening of The Sentinel and The Watchman and talk at the Institut français, London, UK Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Ciné Lumière, 17 Queensberry Place London SW7 2DT Almine Rech is pleased to announce that the Institut franais in London will screen Ali Cherris two most recent short films, The Sentinel and The Watchman , on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
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London Contemporary Art News
Fresh coverage of London's contemporary art scene, aggregated weekly from local-language news sources.
London Falling? A New Report on Three Decades of the British Art Market Finds Its Growth Trailing Rival Hubs
The report shows how the world’s second-largest art market has fared with larger ups and downs.
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