Women artists are everywhere right now, with a fantastic array of exhibitions on display in London bringing the best female artists to beloved galleries across the city. From exploring feminist ideals to exhibits highlighting world-famous artists, be sure to check out these must-visit, female-focused exhibitions before it’s too late.
With March marking Women’s History Month, one easy way to celebrate and honour this significant time of the year is by checking out a couple of these unmissable exhibitions, that not only display art by female artists, but explore important themes of feminism, womanhood, and beyond.
This is London, so there are so many incredible options to choose from, including a fantastic feminist art exhibit at Tate Britain, or the UK’s largest Yoko Ono exhibit at the Tate Modern. Keep on scrolling to find out some of our recommendations when it comes to essential exhibitions in London, celebrating women in the arts.
Exhibitions currently on display:
1. Women in Revolt, Tate Britain
The first of its kind, this enthralling exhibition at Tate Britain delves into feminist art by over 100 women artists who are working in the UK. With a focus on 1970s and 1980s Britain, it shines a spotlight on how women artists used radical ideas and rebellious methods to solidify change within new-wave feminism, helping fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social, economic, and political change.
📍 Tate Britain, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG
🚇 Nearest station is Pimlico
2. Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, Tate Modern
As one of the many trailblazers of conceptual art, film, and performance, Yoko Ono is famed for being a formidable campaigner for world peace. Tate Modern have put together the UK’s largest exhibition celebrating key moments in Ono’s groundbreaking career, with a collection spanning over seven decades, including her years in London when she met her future husband and collaborator, John Lennon.
📍 Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG.
🚇 Nearest station is Blackfriars.
3. Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You., Serpentine Galleries
Head to Hyde Park to witness American artist Barbara Kruger’s first solo show in London for over twenty years. Starting as a graphic designer, Kruger is famous for her iconic visual language which explores complex topics and issues surrounding power, gender, class, and capitalism. It features a unique selection of installations alongside moving images and multiple soundscapes, making it a truly immersive experience.
📍 Serpentine South, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA
🚇 Nearest station is Hyde Park Corner or Marble Arch.
🎟️ Until Sept 17 March 2024, free of charge
4. Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Rooms, Tate Modern
Do not miss out on the chance to explore Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Infinity Rooms. The incredible installations returned to the Tate Modern in March of 2021 and have continuously extended their stay thanks to the popularity of the exhibition. There’s not much longer to witness this immersive wonderland, so be sure to book your tickets if you’ve been holding it off. Click here for more information.
📍 Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG.
🚇 Nearest station is Blackfriars.
5. Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon, Barbican Conservatory
If you’ve never visited the gorgeous Barbican Conservatory, then this is your sign to do so! Sculptor Ranjani Shettar has completely transformed the space with her hand-crafted sculptures. The pieces are inspired by both the complexities of nature, as well as the space itself and what it means to Londoners. There are also night-time openings with the exhibition lit up beautifully to explore after-hours.
📍 Barbican Centre, Centre Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
🚇 Nearest station is Barbican
🎟️ Until March 24, free of charge but booking advised
6. Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto, V&A
An insightful Chanel exhibition has been on display at the V&A since last year with its extended run soon coming to a close. Celebrating the founder of one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, this exhibition is an absolute must for fashion lovers. It features over 200 looks and spans the entirety of legendary French designer Coco Chanel’s career, including some exclusives from the V&A’s extensive fashion collection. Click here for more information.
📍 V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
🚇 Nearest station is South Kensington.
🎟️ Until February 25 2024, £24
Upcoming exhibitions coming to London:
7. Now You See Us: Women Artists In Britain 1520-1920, Tate Modern
Boasting 400 years of works by renowned women artists, this exciting exhibition coming to the Tate Modern takes us back in time from Tudor times to the First World War, depicting the journey of many artists throughout history, who paved the way for generations of women. Often overlooked throughout art history, this exhibit flips the script and highlights women’s impact on the art world, breaking boundaries just like the pieces and artists present.
📍 Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG.
🚇 Nearest station is Blackfriars.
🎟️ From May 16 until October 13, pricing coming soon
8. Angelica Kauffman, Royal Academy of Arts
A Neoclassical master is about to be highlighted with a major exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Angelica Kauffman is famed for her celebrity portraits and history paintings, possessing huge influence by helping shape European art at the time. Another artist breaking boundaries, her history paintings focus largely on female protagonists from classical history and mythology. However, this collection will span her entire career, from her rise and fame in London to her later career in Rome.
📍 Burlington House, Piccadilly, Mayfair W1J 0BD
🚇 Nearest station is Green Park
🎟️ From March 1 until June 30, £17
9. Acts of Resistance: Photography, Feminisms, and the Art of Protest, South London Gallery
The power of photography has made the art form long-tied with acts of resistance, and this enthralling exhibit explores themes of feminism and activism from an international and contemporary perspective. Acts of Resistance reflects on recent events from across the globe, from intersectionality and transnational solidarity, to the rise in violence against women and girls. This is a collaborative exhibition between the SLG and the V&A, part of the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project.
📍 82 Peckham Road SE5 8UH
🚇 Nearest station is Peckham Rye
🎟️ From March 8 until June 9, free of charge
10. Francesca Woodman & Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits To Dream In, National Portrait Gallery
Photographers Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron are two of the most influential women in the history of photography. Although they lived a century apart in vastly different locations, their portraiture and photography feel evolutionary, both known for their notions of beauty, symbolism, transformation, and storytelling.
📍 St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE
🚇 Nearest station is Charing Cross
🎟️ From March 21 until June 16, £9.50 (with donation)
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