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Silk Roads
Sep
26
to Feb 23

Silk Roads

Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars – these are the images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads. But the reality goes far beyond this.

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A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang
Sep
27
to Feb 23

A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang

The oasis of Dunhuang, at the edge of the Gobi Desert, was once a bustling town on the famous Silk Road connecting China and the Mediterranean. Discover the personal stories of those who lived, travelled through, worked, and worshipped here more than 1,000 years ago.

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Frieze Masters
Oct
9
to Oct 13

Frieze Masters

With 130 galleries from 26 countries, Frieze Masters 2024 is led by Nathan Clements-Gillespie and sees a reimagined, artist-centred approach, including an expanded Studio section and a redefined floor plan to encourage creative connections across art history. 

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Lost and Found
May
24
to Sep 1

Lost and Found

Inspired by Young V&A’s current exhibition, Japan: Myths to Manga, which runs until 8 September, Young V&A has invited contemporary artists and designers from a host of disciplines to joyously transform umbrellas previously forgotten on London’s transport networks, and donated via Transport for London’s Lost Property office, into yōkai.

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Burma to Myanmar
Nov
2
to Feb 11

Burma to Myanmar

From influential superpower to repressive regime, Myanmar – also known as Burma – has seen dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1,500 years.

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Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet
Oct
21
to Mar 3

Maha Ahmed: Where Worlds Meet

"The museum is so excited to be working with Maha on this forthcoming exhibition. Her beautiful, sensitive paintings have such resonance with the interiors and history of Leighton House, we look forward to seeing these worlds meet in the exhibition"

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The Treasure House Fair
Jun
22
to Jun 26

The Treasure House Fair

“The Treasure House Fair will continue the decade long tradition of an annual show of exceptional art at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

With a fresh design and innovative focus, we are building a completely new experience against the familiar backdrop of Christopher Wren’s astonishing site.

Hosted during the heart of British summer, it is an unmissable celebration of the outstanding and the rare, bringing together exhibitors and collectors from around the world.”

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China's Hidden Century
May
18
to Oct 8

China's Hidden Century

China’s hidden century is a forthcoming exhibition at the British Museum which explores the last century of imperial rule in China from 1796-1912. This long century is often seen as giving way to modern China.

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Eye of the Collector
May
17
to Jun 20

Eye of the Collector

Eye of the Collector, the unique fair that offers a curated presentation of art and collectible design, will return to London for its third edition between 17-20 May. This edition will have a strong focus on modern and contemporary artists and designers, and will include more new commissions created especially for the Fair than ever before.

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Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece
May
4
to Aug 13

Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece

Drawing on dazzling objects from Afghanistan to Greece, this exhibition moves beyond the ancient Greek spin to explore a more complex story about luxury as a political tool in the Middle East and southeast Europe from 550–30 BC. It explores how the royal Achaemenid court of Persia used precious objects as markers of authority, defining a style of luxury that resonated across the empire from Egypt to India.

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Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Sep
24
to Jun 25

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

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Hallyu! The Korean Wave will showcase the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, exploring the makings of the Korean Wave and its global impact on the creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty and fashion.

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