Chintz
Spanning four centuries of creativity, this exhibition re-discovers the story of chintz, a South Indian fabric created by hand-drawing designs on cotton – one of the most coveted, copied and contentious fabrics in history.
South Kensington is home to some of London’s most exciting exhibitions, bringing together world‑class art, design, science and fashion. From major international shows to thought‑provoking displays exploring creativity, culture and our changing planet, this curated selection highlights the best exhibitions to see across the area’s leading museums and galleries.
Spanning four centuries of creativity, this exhibition re-discovers the story of chintz, a South Indian fabric created by hand-drawing designs on cotton – one of the most coveted, copied and contentious fabrics in history.
This exhibition will reveal how clay and ceramic have expanded the possibilities of sculpture, presenting clay as a potentially radical, avant-garde medium that allows artists to reinterpret, subvert, and challenge conventional ceramic practice.
Opens 29th May 2027
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Sculpture in Clay at V&A South Kensington
This exhibition explores how a generation of radical artists united by a punk DIY spirit respond to austerity and political turbulence, sparking a cultural change that dovetails with technology and the richness of a multicultural society.
Discover the work of acclaimed artist and filmmaker Amar Kanwar in this immersive exhibition exploring memory, identity, displacement and social justice through film and sound.
Join one of the volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.
A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of extraordinary art and design, offering a compelling new perspective on a city defined by artistic excellence across more than a millennium.
Opens 7th Nov 2026
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires at V&A South Kensington
Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, 'Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation' explores how science, land, people and power influenced the emergence of the United States.
Until 25th Apr 2027
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation at Science Museum