Kisses, seaside art displays, and Roman relics shape this week’s exhibitions opening across British galleries, offering visitors a diverse journey from contemporary portraiture to ancient history.
The Turner Contemporary in Margate launches a free exhibition featuring the figurative work of artist Nicole Eisenman on Friday, running until April 11. Concurrently, the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh opens its Roman Scotland display on Friday, showcasing classical artifacts and Pictish relics until April 18.
- Nicole Eisenman’s Margate exhibition runs at the Turner Contemporary from Friday until April 11.
- Roman Scotland opens at the National Museum of Scotland on Friday and runs until April 18.
- The Saatchi Gallery in London hosts Beyond the Streets until May 5, featuring works by Shepard Fairey, Goldie, and Jenny Holzer.
Further south, the Sainsbury Museum and Art Centre in Norwich presents The Last Human Kiss, an exploration of romance featuring pieces by Wolfgang Tillmans and Tracey Emin until April 11, The Guardian reported.
London’s gallery scene also expands its offerings this week. The Saatchi Gallery continues its run of Beyond the Streets, celebrating street art and culture with works by prominent creators including Shepard Fairey, Goldie, and Jenny Holzer until May 5. Meanwhile, the Hales Gallery hosts Dialogues: Wilhelmina Barns-Graham x Haroun Hayward, pairing a contemporary artist directly against the noted modernist who died in 2004, until December 18.
Visitors in Edinburgh can explore the edges of the Roman empire starting Friday at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition brings together images of classical gods, tombs of fallen legionaries, and mysterious relics of Pictish life.
| Exhibition | Venue | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Eisenman | Turner Contemporary | Margate | April 11 |
| The Last Human Kiss | Sainsbury Museum and Art Centre | Norwich | April 11 |
| Roman Scotland | National Museum of Scotland | Edinburgh | April 18 |
| Beyond the Streets | Saatchi Gallery | London | May 5 |
| Dialogues: Wilhelmina Barns-Graham x Haroun Hayward | Hales Gallery | London | December 18 |
