Monet’s Riviera, 90s nostalgia and Bayeux à gogo! The best art and architecture of autumn 2026
The Guardian previews the autumn 2026 arts season, highlighting major exhibitions including the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum and new public art installations in London. The preview covers a diverse range of photography, sculpture, and historical artifacts.
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Cultural previews help shape public engagement with the arts and highlight significant upcoming contributions to the creative sector.
Statue of Crouching Aphrodite (left) and an Eddie Otchere photo of Metalheadz Sunday Sessions. Composite: Guardian Design/Eddie Otchere/ The Royal Collection/ HM King Charles III Statue of Crouching Aphrodite (left) and an Eddie Otchere photo of Metalheadz Sunday Sessions. Composite: Guardian Design/Eddie Otchere/ The Royal Collection/ HM King Charles III Autumn arts preview 2026 Art and design Monet’s Riviera, 90s nostalgia and Bayeux à gogo! The best art and architecture of autumn 2026 A self-confident woman strides on to the Fourth Plinth, Nan Goldin captures sex, cats and death and even the Turner Prize shows promise this year
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