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Great exhibitions in South Kensington

South Kensington has some great exhibitions to enjoy. Marvel at stunning photography, be inspired by fashion, see one of the world's largest dinosaurs, or explore the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed.

Interplay

5th - 10th Dec
11pm - 5pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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The Design Education Trust presents the Award winners of its student INTERPLAY Kinetic Design Competition at the Royal Society of Sculptors, London—an exhibition aiming to influence the future design of everyday things.

Photosoc Exhibiton

28th Feb - 14th March
10am - 5pm
Imperial College London
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A mixed media exhibition showcasing Imperial College's Photography Society. A free exhibition held in the Blyth Gallery

Tactically Necessary

10th Jan - 1st Feb
10am - 5pm
Imperial College London
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An abstract painting exhibition by recent RCA Graduates Annice Fell, Heather Green, Hilda Kortei, Savannah Harris, Sophia Loeb in the Blythe Gallery.

Samples

6th - 10th Dec
11am - 7pm
Cromwell Place
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An event combining forces between Cromwell Place and the Royal Society of Sculptures, ‘Samples’ features editions of work by members of the Royal Society of Sculptors and are available to buy for Christmas!

100 years of Theatre and Performance at the V&A

Opens 1st June
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In 1924, the V&A accepted a donation of over 80,000 playbills, programmes, and ephemera from Gabrielle Enthoven, which kicked off the museum’s collecting of theatre and performance and has since evolved into the internationally renowned and recognised National Collection of Performing Arts

Jameel Prize 7

Opens 30th Nov 2024
10am - 5.45pm
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The seventh edition of the Jameel Prize is devoted to moving image and new media work, inspired by Islamic art, culture, history, or ideas.A group of finalists will be selected by a jury, and the winner will be announced at the V&A exhibition opening.

Naomi

Opens 22nd June
10.00am - 5.45pm
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An exhibition exploring the extraordinary career of fashion model Naomi Campbell. Through the work of leading global designers and photographers we celebrate her creative collaborations, activism and far-reaching cultural impact.

Tropical Modernism

Opens 2nd March
10am - 5.45pm
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An exhibition exploring - Tropical Modernism: An architectural style developed in the hot, humid conditions of West Africa in the 1940s. After independence, India and Ghana adopted the style as a symbol of modernity and progressiveness, distinct from colonial culture.

Image credit: Versace dress (back view), El Mirage, photograph by Herb Ritts, 1990. © Herb Ritts Foundation.

Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton john and David Furnish Collection

Opens 18th May 2024
10am - 5.45pm
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An unparalleled selection of the world's leading photographers, telling the story of modern and contemporary photography. Discover iconic images across subjects such as fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male body.

Barbie: The exhibition

5th July 2024 - 23 Feb 2025
10am - 5pm
Design Museum Kensington
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Opening to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand in 2024, the exhibition will map the Barbie legacy that started in 1959. It will explore the story of Barbie through a design lens, including fashion, architecture, furniture and vehicle design.

Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City

1st Feb - 2nd June
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Discover a beautiful collection of unique clockwork wonders in the Science Museum's upcoming exhibition Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍. This exhibition will showcase the stunning craftsmanship and the inner workings of centuries-old timepieces prized by the emperors of China's Forbidden City.

Image credit: © Zhai Zeyu, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

13th Oct- 30th June 2024
10am- 5:50pm
Natural History Museum
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Get beyond the camera and discover the stories behind some of the best nature photography in the world.

Georg Baselitz: Sculptures 2011-2015

5th Oct- 7th Jan 2024
10am-6pm
Serpentine
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Bringing Georg Baselitz’s sculptural works to the fore, this solo exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process of a ground-breaking artist.

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto

On til 25th Feb 2024
10am-5:45pm
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The first UK exhibition dedicated to French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, charting the establishment of the House of CHANEL and the evolution of her iconic design style. Tickets are sold out but become a member to see the exhibition.