October, Visual art

A retrospective of the work of Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935), the eldest of the artists known as the Scottish Colourists (the others being FCB Cadell, JD Fergusson and GL Hunter). Peploe studied in Edinburgh and two years in Paris introduced him to new developments in French painting. This exhibition consists of nearly…

The fictional work by Hari Kunzru of a dystopian future in London several hundred years hence, with most of technology and knowledge lost, forms the basis of this group exhibition of multi-dimensions, featuring illustrations, typography and graphic design based on passages of the book, by the likes of Le Gun, Erik Kessels…

The late Niki de Saint Phalle had an unlikely career; born into a privileged French family whose wealth was wiped out in the Depression, she became a teenage fashion model and then eloped to the USA before having a nervous breakdown and reinventing herself as creator of some of the most personal, vivid and engaging public…

One of the most famous sculptures in the world, notoriously animated by Terry Gilliam as a perverse musical instrument, Rodin's The Kiss is coming to the National Gallery. This is the second version Rodin made of the piece, in response to a commission by American collector Edwin Perry Warren. Trivia fact: Warren, who was…

Contemporary landscape paintings by the Welsh artist.

A major exhibition of prints, cards, booklets and sculpture by poet and visual artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006), one of the most remarkable Scottish artists of the 20th century, who weaved together themes from classical culture, European history and modern warfare.

Portraits from the century of Scotland's great transformation, 1750–1850, including Nasmyth's deliberately and stylishly unfinished picture of Robert Burns, Danloux's all-action portrait of Admiral Duncan keeping a cool head in the middle of a sea battle, Raeburn's picture of Walter Scott as king of the hill, before…

Abstract clay sculpture by the Amsterdam-based, Romanian artist.

Mixed-media sculptures reflecting the artist's interests in themes including archaeology, geology, anthropology, zoology, myth, history, intuition and medicine. Featuring the installation Lightning With Stag In Its Glare.

Create drawings and paintings inspired by the countryside and garden, with botanical artist Debbie Devauden.

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The Japanese manga artist Akio Tanaka joins forces with choreographer Kenrick 'H20' Sandy and composer 'Mikey J', for this dynamic dance-narrative piece inspired by manga and featuring five former troublemakers who, under the guidance of the guardian of Prana, must lead a battle of good against evil.

More than 60 paintings and works on paper by one of most compelling naive artists of the 20th century. This is the first major retrospective of the artist's work in more than 15 years.

Biennial arts festival with a focus on contemporary visual arts that combines an open call for submissions with invited guests to inspire new work and includes internationally-recognised artists. The programme, which also includes music, workshops and artists’ talks, utilises unused buildings and exterior spaces in and…

An exhibition covering a century of stainless steel production in Sheffield.

Contemporary works including assemblages, ceramics, textiles, sculptures and jewellery. Featuring the artists Frank Jennings, Margaret Jennings and Bryony Jennings.

A session finding out how to improve the skills needed for landscape and wildlife photography.

A retrospective of the local artist's work including contemporary oil and watercolour paintings and drawings of everyday street life in Salford. The pieces will be displayed alongside portrait paintings of some of his closest friends and family.

The painter draws on his British-Jamaican heritage in a new series, which captures his experiences growing up in the Handsworth district of Birmingham.

Exhibition of paintings by JD Fergusson depicting hats and headgear, reflecting his lifelong fascination with the things women wear on their heads.

Landscape paintings of the coastline of Sussex and the South Downs, marking the 90th birthday of the Royal Academician.

A comprehensive overview of 20th and 21st century British art including works by prominent artists such as Spencer, Lowry, Walter Richard Sickert and Augustus John.