The best art exhibitions in London this spring

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At the Tate Britain, former Turner prize-winner Chris Ofili is exhibiting his artwork until mid-May. His work is renowned for its rich layering of mixed media, including glitter, resin, map pins, and even elephant dung, and is heavily influenced by his Nigerian heritage. Ofili won the Turner Prize in 1998 and collaborated with architect David Adjaye for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2003.

‘Victoria & Albert: Art & Love in London’ is the first exhibition to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s love of art. The exhibition features over 400 items from the Royal Collection, many of which were exchanged between the couple as tokens to commemorate special occasions. This exhibition is on display at the Queen’s Gallery until October.

The National Portrait Gallery is showcasing over 60 portraits as part of their ‘Indian Portrait’ exhibition. The collection includes portraits of Mughal emperors, courtiers, holy men, and some depictions of Europeans by Indian artists. The exhibition also features the work of acclaimed British artists, the Singh Twins, providing a modern response to the portrait collection. This exhibition will be on display until June.

For art enthusiasts interested in something a bit more unusual, ‘The Music of the Fans’ exhibition at the Fan Museum is a must-see. The exhibition brings together a selection of intricately crafted fans featuring musical instruments and themes. The museum boasts over 3,500 antique and modern fans dating back to the 11th century and is considered one of London’s hidden gems. This exhibition runs until July.

History buffs will be drawn to the Ministry of Food exhibition at the Imperial War Museum. This exhibition explores the rationing of food introduced by the wartime government 70 years ago, showcasing how people adapted to the 14-year ration by growing their own food, trying different dishes, and eating communally. It features a wartime greenhouse, a grocer’s store, cookery demonstrations, and family events and will be on display until 2011.

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