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View in browser   London 1 April 2026 London   The books art professionals are reading right now From exhibition-making to institutional strategy, these publications reflect the realities of working in the art world today. They offer tools, context and direction for those building programmes, shaping organisations and connecting artists with audiences. [Read on] Image: Paul Carey-Kent’s “Paul’s Galleries To Go”, 2025. © Paul Carey-Kent © 2025 WXY LTD   Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting - Final Weeks The Times ★★★★ ‘This spellbinding show will win you over’ Don’t miss your chance to see Lucian Freud like never before and discover his extraordinary mastery of drawing in all its forms. From pencil, pen, and ink to charcoal and etching, the exhibition focuses on the artist's works on paper, and includes some works seen on display for the first time. Read more. Image: Double Portrait by Lucian Freud, 1985–6 © The Lucian Freud Archive. All Rights Reserved 2026 / Bridgeman Images. Private Collection.   PAKD Gallery Berlin Portrait Award Submit your portrait and figurative artwork to be considered by a distinguished jury of acclaimed artists and illustrators. The award presents an opportunity to showcase your art to collectors, curators, and fellow creators from the worlds of representational art and illustration. Submit here. Image: © PAKD Gallery Berlin 2026     Untitled Art Fair returns this July Untitled Art Fair returns 24–26 July. Established in 2007 as the UK’s largest artist-led fair, it brings together up to 170 exhibitors selling work directly and commission-free. Artist-founded and run, the fair offers a rare chance to connect directly with artists, whether you’re looking to collect or exhibit. Book your free ticket or apply to exhibit. Image: © Untitled Art Fair 2026     International Call for Artists Submit artwork for the 2027 Embracing Our Differences exhibition in Florida. Open worldwide. No fee. $6,000 in awards. Deadline July 1. Image: © 2026 Copyright Embracing Our Differences, Inc   Highlights in London   Openings and events 1 April – 8 April 2026   1 Wednesday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Arthur Knighton-Hammond 'The Forgotten Impressionist' until 25 Apr 2026 David Messum Fine Art, SW1Y 6AB Mustafa Boğa: The Shadow of Small Disappearances until 8 May 2026 Mandy Zhang Art, W1H 7NG Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house until 14 Jun 2026 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, W5 5EQ The Dreamers until 23 May 2026 Herald St | Museum St, WC1A 1LY Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations until 14 Jun 2026 Whitechapel Gallery, e1 7qx Wilhelm Sasnal. family / history until 23 May 2026 Sadie Coles HQ | Savile Row, W1S 3PN   Opening receptions Wednesday 1 April   Arthur Knighton-Hammond 'The Forgotten Impressionist' David Messum Fine Art, SW1Y 6AB Mustafa Boğa: The Shadow of Small Disappearances Mandy Zhang Art, W1H 7NG 18:00-20:00 The Dreamers Herald St | Museum St, WC1A 1LY 18:00-20:00 Forms Have Attitude. Mateo Revillo Niso Gallery, W1W 6XR 18:00-21:00   Events Wednesday 1 April   Workshop: Family Workshop: Sense of the Sea Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD Talk: RCP Museum Taster Tour - April Royal College of Physicians Museum, NW1 4LE   2 Thursday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Andrew Moncrief & Sebastian Neeb: 'The Wink & Nudge' @Saatchi Gallery until 6 May 2026 Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY April 2026 Private View at Palette and Frame until 2 Apr 2026 Palette and Frame, N8 9BE Division of Labour / Show 1 : Gavin Wade: L is for Landscape until 25 Apr 2026 The Florence Trust, N10HN Division of labour : Show 2, Without Dirt until 18 Apr 2026 The Florence Trust, N10HN Form & Flux until 4 Apr 2026 67 York Street Gallery, W1H 1QB Forms Have Attitude. Mateo Revillo until 9 May 2026 Niso Gallery, W1W 6XR Gurriers until 16 May 2026 mother’s tankstation london, E2 6GQ HIAR: Performance by Keira Fox with Vindicatrix and Louis Backhouse until 2 Apr 2026 Bolding Gallery, W1K 5JF Ho-sa Wang, Vomit Green & Muddy Brown until 24 Apr 2026 Twilight Contemporary, N1 3PF Johanna Hedva. Failed Poet: New and Early Video Works until 23 May 2026 TINA, W1F 8ZE Jonni Cheatwood & Sebastian Neeb: Humour Is The Saving Thing until 6 May 2026 Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY Kunstindustrie until 9 May 2026 Seventeen, E8 4DG Nick Turpin: On The Road until 2 Apr 2026 theprintspace, E2 8DL   Opening receptions Thursday 2 April   Andrew Moncrief & Sebastian Neeb: 'The Wink & Nudge' @Saatchi Gallery Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY 18:30-20:30 April 2026 Private View at Palette and Frame Palette and Frame, N8 9BE 18:00-20:00 Division of Labour / Show 1 : Gavin Wade: L is for Landscape The Florence Trust, N10HN 17:00-20:00 Division of labour : Show 2, Without Dirt The Florence Trust, N10HN 17:00-20:00 Form & Flux 67 York Street Gallery, W1H 1QB 17:00-20:00 Ho-sa Wang, Vomit Green & Muddy Brown Twilight Contemporary, N1 3PF 18:00-20:00 Jonni Cheatwood & Sebastian Neeb: Humour Is The Saving Thing Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY 18:30-20:30 Nick Turpin: On The Road theprintspace, E2 8DL 19:00-22:00   Events Thursday 2 April   Workshop: Family Workshop: Figurines of Feelings Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD Talk: RCP Museum Late: medical books Royal College of Physicians Museum, NW1 4LE   3 Friday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Keep Curious - Ellis Lewis-Dragstra until 1 May 2026 The All Good Bookshop, N8 0EP   4 Saturday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Holding Patterns until 30 May 2026 Vardaxoglou Gallery, W1D 3AS L. A. Simmons: Face until 26 Apr 2026 Thames-Side Studios, SE18 5NR Memory of a New City — A visual exploration of urban life and evolving identity in Tower Hamlets until 25 Apr 2026 Brady Arts and Community Centre, E1 5HU   Opening receptions Saturday 4 April   Holding Patterns Vardaxoglou Gallery, W1D 3AS 13:00-18:00   Events Saturday 4 April   Workshop: Family Art Fun Day: Build Your Own Cocoon Turf Projects, CR0 1UQ   6 Monday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Mila Solari: In Between until 12 Apr 2026 Regent's Park Gallery, NW1 8JR   Events Monday 6 April   Screening: One Minute Volume 5 Close Up Cinema, E1 6HR 20:00 - 21:30   7 Tuesday     Opening receptions Tuesday 7 April   Mila Solari: In Between Regent's Park Gallery, NW1 8JR 12:00-19:00   Events Tuesday 7 April   Talk: Annie Trevorah in conversation with Denis Maksimov. Shtager Outdoor, SW6 18:30 - 20:30 Workshop: Family Workshop: A Mindful Multimedia Workshop Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD Workshop: Guest House: Sewing a Palm Tree Workshop IMT, E2 9NQ   8 Wednesday   Exhibitions opening to the public   Glitter Fatigue until 2 May 2026 ACME Studios, TWO-PLUS-TWO Artist Led Project Space, SW9 9AW Memories in Time and Space until 15 Apr 2026 Broadworks by Hive Curates, EC2M1RX So Original until 12 Apr 2026 Art Hub Studios, SE8 4BL   Opening receptions Wednesday 8 April   Glitter Fatigue ACME Studios, TWO-PLUS-TWO Artist Led Project Space, SW9 9AW 18:00-20:00 Memories in Time and Space Broadworks by Hive Curates, EC2M1RX 17:00-19:00 So Original Art Hub Studios, SE8 4BL 18:00-21:00   Events Wednesday 8 April   Workshop: Family Clay Workshop with Annabel Johnson Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, W5 5EQ Workshop: The Weight We Hold: Bookbinding as Reflection and Resilience with Kara Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD     Artist Opportunities A weekly updated selection of international open calls for contemporary art related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators.     Add exhibitions and events Are you a gallery owner, a curator, an artist or have you seen a great exhibition that's not listed? 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