Spring has arrived, and with it comes a fresh wave of exhibitions sweeping through London’s galleries. This season, shows delve into everything from nature’s hidden structures to the dynamic tension between opposing ideas that shape how we live, think, and feel. Whether you’re craving quiet reflection or bold confrontation, we’ve selected these exhibits for their promise to spark curiosity and conversation.
By Sophie Heatley | 24 Apr 2025
Jure Kastelic: Cathedral and Bazaar
In October 2024 Jure Kastelic had his debut solo exhibition ‘Musical Chairs’ with Carl Kostyál in Milan. Now, back for his second instalment in London, Kastelic continues to explore the push and pull of opposing forces—ideas that shape how we live, what we desire, and how we assign value to things. At its core, his practice asks: what holds value in a world where everything feels increasingly diluted? Drawing from both analogue and digital influences—including online forums, classical painting, and economic theory—Kastelic crafts surreal, dreamlike scenes that reflect the tensions of life in late capitalist society.
Carl Kostyál, London | 1 May – 8 Jun 2025
Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots
A key figure in the Arte Povera movement, Giuseppe Penone has spent over five decades exploring the profound connection between humans and nature. Thoughts in the Roots brings together works from 1969 to the present, highlighting his poetic use of natural materials such as wood, bronze and marble. Set both within the gallery and in the surrounding park, the exhibition reveals the hidden structures and rhythms of the natural world through Penone’s quietly powerful sculptures and installations.
Serpentine South Gallery, London | 3 Apr – 7 Sep 2025
Eileen Perrier: A Thousand Small Stories
For over 30 years, Eileen Perrier has used portrait photography to connect people and celebrate the power of being seen. Drawing on her dual Ghanaian and Dominican heritage, she blends 19th-century European and contemporary African studio styles to explore identity, belonging and representation. Often working in makeshift studios and community spaces, Perrier’s portraits centre shared experiences—from family ties to beauty salons—highlighting individuality while bridging cultural and social divides. This first retrospective brings together key series from her career, featuring three generations of her own British Ghanaian family, and her recent work on the pressures faced by teenage girls.
Autograph, London | 17 Apr – 13 Sep 2025
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Rose Wylie: When Found becomes Given
Featuring recent single- and multipanel works from Rose Wylie, When Found becomes Given, the show blends personal, historical and imagined narratives across time and space. Wylie’s bold, seemingly playful style belies a deep and witty exploration of how images are composed and perceived. Her layered approach often involves reworking motifs and mixing unexpected elements to create visual echoes that challenge traditional perspective and storytelling.
David Zwirmer: London | April 3 – 23 May 2025
Amoako Boafo: I Do Not Come to You by Chance
Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo’s first UK solo exhibition features new, finger-painted portraits that celebrate Black identity with authenticity and joy, while challenging stereotypes through powerful, intimate works. The exhibition also includes an immersive recreation of Boafo’s childhood courtyard in Ghana, designed with architect Glenn DeRoche, reflecting themes of community and memory. Key works like Self-Portrait with Cacti (2024) invite reflection on space, identity, and shared creativity.
Gagosian Grosvenor Hill, London | 10 Apr – 24 May 2025
The Shape of Colour
Building on Waddington Custot’s 2019 exhibition Colour Is, The Shape of Colour continues to explore the transformative power of colour in shaping how we perceive art and space. Spanning works from the 1950s to today, the exhibition examines how artists use colour and form to blur the lines between painting and sculpture. Featuring pieces by Josef Albers, Vanessa Jackson, David Annesley, Sheila Hicks, and others, the show reveals how colour can create spatial illusions, challenge perception, and turn flat surfaces into vibrant, multidimensional experiences.
Waddington Custot, London | 22 April – 29 May 2025
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