Real Special Very Painting, 2009, by Barry Reigate at British Art Now at the Saatchi Gallery
Courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery, London © Barry Reigate, 2010
It’s going to be a bumper summer for art so make space in your diary for our pick of the hottest exhibitions opening this month.
Summer Exhibition 2010,
Royal Academy of Arts
Showcasing the cream of emerging talent alongside established artists. 14 June-
22 August. royalacademy.org.uk
The BP Portrait Award,
National Portrait Gallery
Now in its 31st year at the NPG, this year’s exhibition will feature around 55 selected works including the four winners of what is arguably the most prestigious contemporary portrait competition in the world. 24 June-19 September. npg.org.uk
Newspeak: British Art Now, Saatchi Gallery
After a stint at the Hermitage in Moscow, Saatchi’s cherry-picked youths are in residence closer
to home. 2 June-17 October.
saatchi-gallery.co.uk
Ernesto Neto, Hayward Gallery
The Brazilian artist will transform the upper galleries and outdoor terraces with a new site-specific commission and a number of
new sculptural works. 19 June-
5 September. southbankcentre.co.uk
Francis Alÿs, Tate Modern
Alÿs fans will be delighted to view a new work alongside the classics in this major retrospective of the celebrated experimental artist.
15 June-5 September. tate.org.uk
Maison Martin Margiela
‘20’ the Exhibition,
Somerset House
This major exhibition will celebrate 20 years of one of contemporary fashion’s most influential and enigmatic designers. 3 June-
5 September. somersethouse.org.uk
