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Anish Kapoor
Mirrors, dark surfaces and large sculptural forms at the Hayward. An exhibition to approach with your eyes and your sense of space.
Exhibitions London
Robert Ryman: The Real Thing
More than 60 works invite a slow look at white paint, square supports, brushwork and the way a painting occupies a room.
Coming up
- Date and time
- 8 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 · All day£19
- Location
- Barbican Centre
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Why make time for it
The Barbican Art Gallery retrospective spans work from the mid-1950s to the early 2010s. Allow around 90 minutes for the exhibition. Opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00, with Thursday and Friday until 20:00; Mondays are closed. Standard admission is £19 plus a £1.50 transaction fee. Under-16s enter free, and specific pay-what-you-can periods operate on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings. These offers do not make every visit free; check eligibility and book the appropriate entry slot.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
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8 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
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Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
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