Brushstrokes and Printmakers: A London Art Tour

This curated experience ties together dynamic painting and printmaking across Central London. From Cecily Brown's energetic canvases to the trailblazing women printmakers at the V&A, these exhibitions highlight the revolutionary spirit of artistic creation.

Curated by EPIFANI

8 stops in London

1. Cecily Brown: Picture Making

   Serpentine Galleries

   Cecily Brown's 'Picture Making' showcases her explosive brushwork and emotive landscapes. Look for her engagement with classical themes, reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens.

2. Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now

   Victoria and Albert Museum

   The V&A's 'Lasting Impressions' captures the revolutionary impact of women in printmaking. Don't miss Nikki de Saint Phalle's striking wallpaper that blends art and domestic space.

3. The Coming of Age

   Wellcome Collection

   At Wellcome Collection, 'The Coming of Age' examines the transformative period of adolescence through art and science. It's a unique intersection that prompts reflection on identity and growth.

4. David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting

   Serpentine Galleries

   David Hockney's latest at Serpentine reveals his deep connection to place, particularly Normandie. His vibrant landscapes are an invitation to consider the relationship between environment and emotion.

5. Liu Xiaodong: Host

   Lisson Gallery

   Liu Xiaodong's 'Host' at Lisson Gallery reflects on the personal and the political through portraiture. Keep an eye out for how he encapsulates the essence of the human experience in his work.

6. Waldmüller: Landscapes

   National Gallery

   The National Gallery's 'Waldmüller: Landscapes' transports you to 19th-century Austria. His detailed, immersive landscapes offer a contemplative escape and a study in natural beauty.

7. Lisson Street: Leiko Ikemura – El Jardín Nocturno

   Lisson Gallery

   Leiko Ikemura's 'El Jardín Nocturno' explores themes of nature and femininity at Lisson Gallery. Her dreamlike imagery invites viewers to engage with their own narratives of identity.

8. Gardens Illustrated: The New Beautiful

   Victoria and Albert Museum

   Lastly, the V&A's 'Gardens Illustrated' brings garden design to life, showcasing the intersection of nature and creativity. It’s a refreshing counterpart to the painted worlds you've seen.