Art – Southwark News

Southwark’s COLAB Theatre hosts acclaimed play ‘Cock’

News Desk — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:21:02 +0000

Cock returns to London in an intimate new staging running from Wednesday 22nd April to Saturday 2nd May 2026 at COLAB Theatre, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Following sold-out international runs, Cock – a witty and provocative modern classic – arrives in Southwark this month. After the 2022 West End revival, this new iteration places audiences at […]

‘If I’d have it in my house, I’d have it in a gallery’: Ben Oakley Gallery’s founder on his East Dulwich art scene move

Staff Reporter — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0000

A new independent gallery is adding extra colour to the East Dulwich neighbourhood, celebrating emerging and celebrated artists alike, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant… The Ben Oakley Gallery soft launched on North Cross Road at the start of this year, where it found a new home after 15 years building a loyal following at Greenwich Market, gaining […]

Iconic Tracey Emin artwork showcased across London as Tate Modern exhibition opens today

News Desk — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Tracey Emin’s art will be displayed in 22 locations across 11 boroughs as her Tate Modern Exhibition opens today (Friday February 27), writes Tom Appleby… Emin’s neon artwork has been showcased across London ahead of the new Tate Modern exhibition A Second Life. The designs which free to visit and display poignant messages expressed in […]

Dulwich Picture Gallery to unveil £5m café and sculpture garden revamp

News Desk — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:21:22 +0000

Already picture-perfect to many, Dulwich’s renowned Picture Gallery prepares to mark its biggest re-development in over two decades with a weekend of celebrations on September 6-7, writes Emily Driver... The upgrades introduce three major features: a family-focused ArtPlay Pavilion, an expanded Sculpture Garden, and a brand new canteen. The multi-million pound makeover aims to boost […]

Hot spot by the dock: Canada Water’s summer itinerary unlocked

News Desk — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:16:57 +0000

Canada Water is fast becoming one of South London’s bubbliest neighbourhoods – and this summer it’s making a bigger splash than ever before with free films, live music, food, art and sport on offer, writes Emily Driver… Showcasing summer in full bloom is Trumpet Flowers – a giant, interactive light-and-sound installation making its UK debut […]

Tate Modern extends weekend hours after record youth turnout

News Desk — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:43:59 +0000

Tate modern has announced it will stay open until 9pm every Friday and Saturday from September 26, expanding access to the world’s most-visited modern art museum and adding new energy to the capital’s night-time culture, writes Tara Russell... The move, giving young Londoners and visitors free evening access to the world’s most popular modern art […]

How the Young British Artists changed the direction of art from an abandoned building in Surrey Docks

News Desk — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:23:37 +0000

They were controversial, shocking and rebellious. In 1988, a group of 16 ambitious Goldsmiths students led by Damien Hirst took over an abandoned building in Surrey Docks and staged an exhibition titled Freeze, writes Emily Buckley Bunn... Again... This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to […]

Free events in South East London this June, plus a mega Pride party for £25

Evie Flynn — Mon, 26 May 2025 17:31:16 +0000

Free Djembe Drumming Circle Sessions, Greenwich Peninsula At the Firepit Art Gallery in Greenwich Peninsula, The ELREM Foundation CIC will be putting on a series of djembe drumming circle sessions. No experience is necessary and all drums will be provided. Just feel the rhythm, connect with the bear and let loose in these high-energy sessions. […]

Free exhibition in Southwark Park launches today to showcase work from adults with learning disabilities

Evie Flynn — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:39:30 +0000

A Bermondsey charity, Bede House, is putting on an exhibition in partnership with Southwark Park Galleries, which is free to enter and features the work of adults with learning disabilities. The exhibition, titled Pink! I have the Power, is centered around the theme of “alter ego”. The artists were tasked with envisioning larger, more powerful […]

South London is artist Louise Whittaker’s stomping group

Eliza Frost — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:12:58 +0000

“It makes my day knowing my prints are up in someone’s house and it’s bringing them happiness or a smile to their face every day,” says Louise Whittaker, the artist behind lifestyle brand Illustrated by Weezy. She creates prints that highlight the simple joy that can be found in every day – like sipping on your […]