London and Oxford galleries unveil exhibitions on Renoir, 1990s art and Aphrodite
This week brings several major art exhibitions to galleries across London and Oxford, ranging from impressionist masterpieces to contemporary installations and explorations of classical mythology. The National Gallery opens a Renoir exhibition on 3 October, whilst Tate Britain's "The 90s: Art and Fashion" (opening 8 October) examines Cool Britannia through the lens of fashion and visual culture, and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford debuts "Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess" (also 8 October).
Key exhibitions running this week include "Painting the French Riviera" at the Royal Academy with works by Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse (until 31 January), and Mike Nelson's "Double Negative" installation at Modern Art Oxford (until 11 April). A David Hockney painting of his dachshund Stanley is estimated at £1.5m-£2.5m and heading to auction on 14 October, though it is available for free public viewing at Christie's in London from Thursday.
- Renoir, Cool Britannia and ancient goddesses lead this week's gallery openings
- A rare Hockney painting of his dog Stanley valued at £2.5m goes to auction
- Major exhibitions across London and Oxford run through early 2027
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London and Oxford are hosting multiple new art exhibitions this week at major galleries including the National Gallery, Tate Britain and the Ashmolean Museum. The shows explore different artistic periods and subjects, spanning 19th-century impressionism, 1990s British contemporary art and fashion, and classical mythology.
Renoir was a prominent impressionist painter of the late 19th century whose work remains significant in art history. The 1990s marked a period of international prominence for British contemporary art and design, whilst Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess, has served as a subject for artistic representation across Western art history in diverse media.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Ravishing Renoir, cool Britannia and mighty Aphrodite – the week in art”.