Contemporary Art from the Middle East
Rose Issa and Bob Annibale, guest curators, explore three generations of Iranian and Arab artists, from the early pioneers of a vernacular 'Lettrism' movement incorporated in their works today.
In Plain Sight
‘In Plain Sight’ explores the different ways we see and are seen by others. It questions the central place that sight holds in human society through the different experiences of sighted, partially sighted and blind people.
David Hockney at The Lightroom
In this new exhibition, DAVID HOCKNEY: BIGGER & CLOSER (not smaller & further away), Lightroom’s vast walls and revolutionary sound system enable us to experience the world through Hockney’s eyes.
Tiny Traces: African & Asian Children
Tiny Traces presents a rich history of London life from 1739-1820, a key period in Britain’s colonial past.
Permission to Play
Calling all adults: brush off your inhibitions and enjoy the museum as a playground as we invite you to unleash your inner child and join us for an evening of fun and games.
Queer Britain
Queer Britain now has its first physical home in King’s Cross. The museum is a celebration of queer culture, providing an insight into the communities rich and complex histories.