The Best Exhibitions in London

From Murillo to Monet and beyond: our favourite shows to see now

by TheartsdeskWednesday, 04 July 2018

Aftermath: Art in the Wake of World War One, at Tate Britain until 23 September

Aftermath: Art in the Wake of World War One, Tate Britain ★★★★ Otto Dix’s prints at the heart of ambitious survey of British, French and German artists’ inter-war work. Until 23 Sept

All Too Human, Tate Britain ★★★★ Bacon and Freud dominate but don't overwhelm in a fleshy century of painting. Until 27 Aug

Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, V&A ★★★ Sumptuous exhibition prioritises image over artist. Until 4 Nov

Joan Jonas, Tate Modern ★★★★ Work as elusive as it is beautiful from the pioneer of performance art who disguises her presence. Until 5 Aug

Michael Rakowitz: The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist, Fourth Plinth, Trafalgar Square ★★★★ Mythical Assyrian guardian deity occupies square commemorating battle. Until Mar 2020

Monet and Architecture, National Gallery ★★★★★ The king of the blockbuster seen in a new light. Until 29 Jul

Picasso 1932: Love Fame Tragedy, Tate Modern ★★★ Biography prevails in a compelling account of the artist's year of wonders. Until 9 Sep

Rodin and the Art of Ancient Greece, British Museum ★★★★★ A game-changing exhibition illuminates the great sculptor and his links to antiquity. Until 29 Jul

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