Sargent: the watercolours
21 June to 8 October 2017
Renowned as the leading portrait artist of his
generation, Anglo-American artist John Singer
Sargent’s watercolours now come to the fore in
the UK’s first major show in almost 100 years
dedicated to his use of the medium.
Works produced on his painting expeditions
to southern Europe and the Middle East have
often been dismissed as travel souvenirs, yet
they offer an invaluable insight into the artist’s
style and methods. Discover his close-up
technique alongside dynamic figaurative poses.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London.
http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.ukengLAND – NORTH
Alice Pattullo: Of House and Home
17 June to 17 September 2017
The London illustrator presents 60 screenprints on
a journey through the Victorian household.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield. http://www.ysp.co.ukQuentin Blake: Inside Stories
Until 8 July 2017
This touring exhibition from the House of
Illustration shares classic work from the artist,
as well as roughs and storyboards.
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle.
http://www.laingartgallery.org.ukPortraying a Nation: Germany 1919-
23 June to 15 October 2017
Explore intimate portraits of ordinary people
during the country’s momentous inter-war
years from painter Otto Dix and photographer
August Sander.
Tate Liverpool. http://www.tate.org.ukSkin: Freud, Mueck and Tunick
22 April to 12 August 2017
An exploration of the nude and the depiction of
skin through the work of three internationally
acclaimed artists.
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. http://www.hull2017.co.ukENGLAND – SOUTH
Raphael: The Drawings
1 June to 3 September 2017
Explore more than 100 expressive works spanning
the great artist’s career.
The Ashmolean, Oxford. http://www.ashmolean.orgStanhope Forbes: Father of the Newlyn School
10 June to 9 September 2017
This exhibition brings together more than 70
of the artist’s key works.
Penlee House Gallery and Museum, Penzance.
http://www.penleehouse.org.ukQueen Victoria in Paris
16 June to 15 October 2017
Brings together 44 watercolours created for the
monarch to remember her visit to the city at the
dawn of an improved Anglo-French alliance.
Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum.
http://www.cheltenhammuseum.org.ukVictor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality
Until 11 June 2017
Through 50 key paintings and sculptural
reliefs, discover how the artist evolved from
being a leading figurative artist to making
bold abstract art.
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester.
http://www.pallant.org.ukThe Bomford Gift
Until 1 July 2017
A selection of 21 drawings and paintings collected
by local art collector and landowner ‘Jimmy’
Bomford between 1943 and 1976, including Henry
Moore, LS Lowry and Graham Sutherland.
Swindon Art Gallery.
http://www.swindonmuseumandartgallery.org.ukRuth Borchard Collection: Artists’ Self-Portraits
Until 25 June 2017
The lifelong project by author and patron of theLONDON
Queer British Art, 1861-
Until 1 October 2017
Chart the seismic shifts in gender and sexuality
through great works of art.
Tate Britain. http://www.tate.org.ukHokusai: Beyond the Great Wave
25 May to 13 August 2017
Experience the beautiful and sublime work of one
of Japan’s greatest artists.
British Museum. http://www.britishmuseum.orgMichelangelo & Sebastiano
Until 25 June 2017
See collaborations from the Renaissance masters
which sparked a 25-year partnership.
The National Gallery. http://www.nationalgallery.org.ukRA Summer Exhibition 2017
13 June to 20 August 2017
The annual show represents the best of what is
happening in the art world right now.
The Royal Academy of Arts.
http://www.royalacademy.org.ukHoward Hodgkin: Absent Friends
Until 18 June 2017
The first exhibition of portraits by the late artist.
National Portrait Gallery. http://www.npg.org.ukBP Portrait Prize 2017
22 June to 24 September 2017
An highlight of the art calendar, see who made
the grade in this prestigious prize.
National Portrait Gallery. http://www.npg.org.ukJUNE’S BEST ART SHOWS
EXHIBITIONS
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