| Save 50% on these blockbuster London exhibitions with
National Art Pass We're spoilt rotten here in London when it comes to culture. Just look at the sheer number of eye-popping, soul-stirring, horizon-broadening exhibitions on offer here at any given time! And if you're keen to discover more of the capital's creative side, there's one pocket-sized superhero that you need to know about...
National Art Pass gets you free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and other art spaces across the whole of the UK as well as 50% off major exhibitions — redeemable at 30+ institutions in London alone, including Tate, Design Museum, British Museum, National Gallery, Barbican Art Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery and many more besides (check out the full list here).
All of that costs just £73 per annum, or £45 for Under 30s, and you can save 25% on your first year when you pay by Direct Debit! That means your National Art Pass could effectively pay for itself in just a few arty excursions. And with so many incredible exhibitions on or opening soon in London, now's the perfect time to nab one. Below we've featured a few of our favourites that you can book right now — all for half the usual price with National Art Pass. Image: Installation view of Rana Begum No1081 Mesh, 2021, Mead Gallery |
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| Lubaina Himid Turner Prize-winner Lubaina Himid has taken centre stage at the Tate Modern in the form of a large-scale exhibition, which features recent work and highlights from the artist and activist's long career. Inspired by Himid's interest in theatre, it's structured as a series of scenes, in which viewers are invited to participate. You've got until 2 October to see it. Image: Lubaina Himid, Ball on Shipboard, 2018 Rennie Collection Vancouver © Lubaina Himid |
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| The Woman In The Window Immerse yourself in one of art history's most enduring and enigmatic motifs at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Reframed: The Woman in The Window explores issues of gender and visibility, showcasing worlks by artists including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, David Hockney, Louise Bourgeois and Cindy Sherman. Open 4 May-4 September.
Image: Simran Janjua, Dadi's Love, 2020, © Simran Janjua |
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| Rana Begum: Dappled Light John Soane's Grade I listed Pitzhanger Manor is looking dreamier than ever, now that it's home to a new solo exhibition by Rana Begum. Dappled Light plays with the perception of light, colour and form, presented in dialogue with the venue's interiors. Highlights include a woodland-inspired video work and the ethereal installation pictured left. Runs until 22 September.
Image: Rana Begum by Angus Mill |
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| The World Of ASMR Here's an exhibition that could quite literally send shivers down your spine. Weird Sensation Feels Good: The World of ASMR at the Design Museum features work by creators who aim to elicit "autonomous sensory meridian response" — a tingling sensation in the body triggered by sound, touch, or movement. Opens 13 May.
Image: The World of ASMR: ‘Weird Sensation Feels Good at the Design Museum from 13 May 2022, courtesy of ArkDes |
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| More Art Pass Perks Don't forget that, on top of all of those intriguing art shows (and many more besides), your National Art Pass also gets you free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses all over the UK. To help you make the most of these, you've got Art Quarterly magazine and the annual Art Map — handy if you're looking to expand your cultural horizons. |
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