Four Exhibitions To Catch In London This July

This month, London will soon be hosting a fun exhibition of art ranging from Victorian fairy tales to centuries-old American cityscapes. Here are four notable restaurants opening in late July that are worth a visit.

Ana Mendieta At Tate Modern (15 July – 17 January 2027)

tate modern show The pioneering work of Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta will be showcased alongside remastered films and later sculptures that were unfamiliar to British audiences. Interestingly, the exhibition continues outside the gallery walls, reflecting the artist’s engagement with the natural world. This exhibition is the first in more than 10 years to present a thorough introduction to Mendieta’s art in the UK.

Richard Dadd: Beyond Chaos At the Royal Academy of Arts, London (July 25th – October 25th, 2026)

The Royal Academy of Arts presents original works. Richard Daddthe Victorian artist was praised for his fairy paintings that combined legend and memory into a unique world. His father trained at the Royal Academy and was a promising talent, but a journey across the Eastern Mediterranean changed the course of his life. Shortly after returning home, he became paranoid and murdered his father. He spent the rest of his life in psychiatric hospitals in Bethlem and Broadmoor, where he continued to create impressive and detailed works. Dud’s art continued to inspire artists in a wide range of ways. Queen even named a song after one of his paintings. Fairy feller’s master stroke. This exhibition brings together over 100 of his works.

Portraits of the City: A Century of American Photography At Dulwich Picture Gallery (28 July – 4 October 2026)

dulwich picture gallery present Portraits of the City: A Century of American Photographytraces 100 years of American urban life through the people who built and shaped it. Featuring 34 influential photographers, including Alfred Stieglitz, Dorothea Lange, Diane Arbus, and Walker Evans, the exhibition spans New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, capturing mass immigration, counterculture, and protest. Tickets cost £16.

Claire Woods: A garden without seasons At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery (July 29 – November 8, 2026)

Claire Woods’ latest work on display at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery The main body of the workspanning paintings, prints, and collages. The show focused on flowers and everyday objects, and Woods’ focus during lockdown was on how ordinary things take on new meaning. Her paint is thick and wet on the surface, placing her still lifes between the recognizable and the abstract.