Sometimes credited as the creator of the first work of Pop Art, Richard Hamilton is one of the leading figures of British art in the Twentieth Century. Working mainly with painting and collage, Hamilton's work is characterized by its stripped down composition, bright flat colours and an obsession with youth, glamour, transience and advertising.
Having also designed the cover for the White Album, taught Brian Ferry, and discovered Peter Blake and David Hockney, Hamilton's influence across many aspects of popular culture is practically unsurpassed.
This March, the Serpentine Gallery kicks off its 40th anniversary year with the first major London exhibition of Hamilton's work since 1992.
A comprehensive solo show for contemporary artist Hans-Peter Feldmann at the Serpentine this summer.Feldmann works across painting, drawing, photography and various methods of printing. Until 03.06.12....
A new series of interventions shed new light on some of the Science Museum's more esoteric objects - from a parade of pylons to a malfunctioning toaster. Until 28.09.12.
An exhibition charting the history of electronic music from the initial experiments of the 1950s right through to today's widespread use of digital music. Highlights include the first ever portable synth...
An exhibition dedicated to exploring those elements of everyday design that so often go unnoticed. Hidden Heroes explores the histories behind 36 different objects - like light bulbs, bar codes, and paper...
A major digital installation showcasing a virtual version of the Philharmonica Orchestra playing Gustav Holst's The Planets on giant, interactive screens. Until 08.07.12.
The V&A's major exhibition of 2012-13 consists of a exploration of the concept of glamour - through a series of more than 60 ballgowns from the 1950s right up to the present day. Expect designs by the...
The V&A plays host to the world's largest pieces of cloth made from spider silk. Amazingly beautiful, but possibly not one for any arachnophobes out there. Until 05.06.12.
As part of their British Design Season the V&A hosts a display dedicated to 30 British artists, architects and designers who have produced recent work for theatre or other performance events. Until 30...
This sumemr sees the V&A hosting an exhibition celebrating the very best of British design, from the present day back to 1948 - the last time London hosted the Olympics. Until 12.08.12.