From Landscape painting to Pop Art and art inspired by the ocean, there is a wealth of exhibitions to see in the UK outside of London this summer, including a major exhibition celebrating 250 years since J.M.W. Turner’s birth at Petworth House and an Andy Warhol exhibition at Newland’s House in Petworth, Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner Anna Boghiguian’s site-specific installation inspired by the ocean at Turner Contemporary in Margate; photographs of seaside holidays captured by Martin Parr & JJ Waller at Hove Museum of Creativity, and multiscreen artwork FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth from ScanLAB Projects at Undershed in Bristol.
While London remains an international centre of the art world, full of iconic museums and world-class galleries, there is also a wealth of museums and galleries outside of London putting on some epic exhibitions this summer. Here is my pick of highlights including; Turner’s Vision at Petworth, Petworth, West Sussex; Andy Warhol: My True Story at Newlands House Gallery, Petworth; Anna Boghiguian The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories at Turner Contemporary; Beside The Sea: Photographs by JJ Waller & Martin Parr, Hove Museum of Creativity; The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66, Brighton Museum & Art Galleryand FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth, Undershed, Bristol.
Turner’s Vision at Petworth
Turner’s Vision at Petworth – a new exhibition of J.M.W. Turner’s studies of Petworth seen through the eyes of Britain’s most renowned artist–will open in June to coincide with Turner 250, a year-long festival of special exhibitions and events celebrating 250 years since the birth of Turner.
For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of J.M.W. Turner’s artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods, and the impact Petworth had on Turner.
Turner’s Vision at Petworth will include oil paintings and works on paper on loan from Tate and several private lenders. Visitors will be able to see twenty Turner oil paintings on permanent display in Petworth House–a magnificent 17th-century National Trust house with one of the finest art collections in the country–before exploring the landscape which inspired him: Capability Brown’s 700-acre deer park and Pleasure Garden. The exhibition will give some insight into Turner’s experiments with colour, use of materials and connection with the Petworth landscape and George O’Brien Wyndham–3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837)–who collected many of his works.
Petworth House Curator Dr Emily Knight comments: “We’re excited to show visitors another aspect of the work that Turner produced during his visits to Petworth, from the remarkably expressive sketches and studies that reveal his experimentation as an artist, to the calm grandeur of his finished paintings such as ‘Dewy Morning’ (1810). This exhibition will enrich people’s understanding of a place that played such a significant role in his life.”
Born on 23 April 1775, J.M.W. Turner is widely considered to be one of the most influential British artist of all time. From humble beginnings, he travelled the length and breadth of the country to capture its dramatic scenery, redefining landscape painting in the process. Turner’s creative genius has left an enduring legacy and his face is even on the £20 note.
Turner’s Vision at Petworth is at Petworth House, Petworth from 21st June until 16th November, 2025.
Andy Warhol: My True Story
Newlands House Gallery in Petworth are presenting Andy Warhol: My True Story, a new exploration of one of the 20thcentury’s most influential artists giving a unique window into the life and work of Andy Warhol (1928-1987). Andy Warhol: My True Story is curated by Professor Jean Wainwright. Wainwright has developed personal friendships with many members of Warhol’s family, his contemporaries, and the people he surrounded himself with at his Factories, interviewing them to elicit their stories about Warhol. Wainwright spent hundreds of hours in the 1990s listening through headphones to the now embargoed recordings Warhol made on the tape recorder that was his constant companion.
Andy Warhol: My True Story will feature drawings, prints, photographs, recordings, films, and archival paraphernalia, many previously unseen in public. The exhibition offers a ‘behind the scenes’ perspective that may be surprising to those more familiar with the universally recognisable ‘man in a fright wig’ with his Marilyns, soup cans and dollar signs.
In Andy Warhol: My True Story we follow a unique journey which allows us to gain insight into the “real” Warhol through carefully selected Warhol drawings, artworks and artefacts together with previously unseen photographs by, and recordings with, his entourage and collaborators.
As we move through the exhibition we grow to understand more about his family origins, his journey into the art world, and the people he surrounded himself with: We see Warhol’s homage to art history, his drawings and screenprints, love of repetition and his very particular way of composing his art. We also see his powerful influence beyond the grave through the works of contemporary artists who have paid homage to Warhol and his enduring legacy.
Warhol’s mother Julia’s ornate calligraphy can be found on many of his illustrations, and she often crafted his signature. The exhibition features The George Hamilton Story (Mrs Warhol)–a rarely seen film Warhol made of his mother in 1966, when she was 75–which further reveals his relationship with her. An audio recording of his mother singing creates a haunting atmosphere.
From drawings such as Man with Hearts and a fictitious One Million Dollar Bill, screenprints including Mona Lisa (Four times), and iconic photographs by those who were close to and documented him, like Bob Adelman’s Andy Warhol Empties his Boots after being Pushed into the Pool by Edie Sedgewick, we glimpse a very human Warhol experimenting with ideas and subject matter. Warhol’s legacy continues to have huge influence on artists, as seen by the inclusion of contemporary artists inspired by him such as David LaChapelle, Gavin Turk, Rob and Nick Carter, and Philip Colbert.
Curator Jean Wainwright says: “This exhibition partly traces my own 30-year search for the truth behind the man, through his brothers, family and those who knew him best. In gathering different works from those often associated with him, I hope it reveals a tender, unusual and different side to the Warhol we are familiar with.”
Andy Warhol: My True Story at Newlands House Gallery, Petworth from June 6th until September 14th, 2025.
Anna Boghiguian The Sunken Boat: A Glimpse Into Past Histories
Turner Contemporary in Margate are hosting a theatrical new installation by Venice Biennale Gold Lion winning artist Anna Boghiguian. The Cairo-based artist is creating an immersive underwater world inspired by Turner Contemporary’s coastal location. Through the site-specific installation, Boghiguian will explore global maritime histories and today’s environmental and geopolitical crises.
Anna Boghiguian (b. 1946) has come to prominence in recent years for her theatrical installations which draw on extensive research into the locale where she bases herself, often touching on ideas about power structures, colonialism and the climate emergency. The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories (14 June to 26 October 2025) will reference the centrality of the sea in shaping histories of labour, slavery, and political conflict.
Drawing on Margate’s rich maritime heritage, the installation will feature seashells, fish and papier mâché divers, weaving together threads of seafaring history with the town’s connection to the coast and its position as witness to the environmental crisis. Anna will include locally sourced driftwood from the seafront, and weave in recordings of the shorelines of both Margate and Egypt’s port city of Alexandria in the new work.
Anna Boghiguian The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories at Turner Contemporary from 14th June to 26th October, 2025.
Beside The Sea: Photographs by JJ Waller & Martin Parr
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Internationally celebrated photographer Martin Parr joins Brighton-based photographer JJ Waller at Hove Museum of Creativity for a joyful and whimsical exhibition celebrating holidays to the sea. Each has chosen the other’s pictures for this colourful and playful mix of their seaside photography.
Beside The Sea is a wonderful opportunity to see some of Martin Parr’s classic pictures from his groundbreaking Last Resort series, as well as many rarely seen seaside photographs from his vast archive.
JJ Waller is celebrated for his photography books depicting a beyond the picture postcard views of Brighton. His photographs feature many local scenes as well as a selection of images celebrating tourism along the Sussex coast and beyond.
Beside The Sea: Photographs by JJ Waller & Martin Parr, Hove Museum of Creativity from May 3rd until September 14th, 2025.
The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66
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The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958–66 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery celebrates one of the most stylish and revolutionary eras in British culture and brings together vintage Mod Fashion and features over 35 mannequins styled in rare, early Mod fashion from Roger K. Burton’s acclaimed vintage collection. The exhibition highlights the trailblazing designers who brought the Mod look to life–from razor-sharp suits to punchy prints and precise tailoring–and offers a unique chance to get up close to the bold designs that rocked the 60s fashion scene. The exhibition tells the story of how the Mod look evolved, its impact on the fashion world of the 1960s and its relationship with clubs and global music through clothing, accessories, and photography.
The exhibition is sponsored by iconic Brighton Mod brand Ben Sherman, and curated by Roger K Burton, who during a 50-year career has styled iconic movies including Absolute Beginners and seminal Mod film Quadrophenia, collaborating with icons including David Bowie, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
The exhibition shines a spotlight on the creativity and bold design that defined Mod fashion, while also honouring Brighton’s special place in the story of this iconic youth movement. Brighton’s seafront became a catwalk for sharp style and a flashpoint for the Mod-Rocker clashes that defined a generation. The city’s rebellious spirit and bold fashion sense still echo through Mod culture today. “Brighton & Hove Museums offers an ideal backdrop for this exhibition.
Mart Pel, Curator of Fashion and Textiles at Brighton Museum explains: “The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958–66 is about more than fabric – it’s about the energy and edge of a youth movement that refused to follow the rules. In the wake of post-war austerity, Mods turned their backs on the drabness of the past and embraced a bold, new identity, with clean lines, vivid colours, and a sense of optimism that spoke volumes. They weren’t just dressing up, but redefining what it meant to be young and British.”
As part of the collaboration with Ben Sherman, a special installation titled Ben Sherman: The Decades can be found in the museum’s Fashion Gallery showcasing the brand’s influence on fashion and youth culture and featuring 12 dressed mannequins and a curated selection of iconic archive pieces.
The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery until 4th January 2026.
FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth
FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth bears witness to the landscape of our changing world. Spread across multiple screens and taking over the whole gallery space, step into this haunting and meditative immersive artwork by award-winning UK artists ScanLAB Projects.
FRAMERATE – Pulse of the Earth, is a profound and beautiful multiscreen artwork from pioneering award-winning artists ScanLAB Projects. The work marries groundbreaking scientific research with artistic excellence to reveal a unique portrait of the British landscape in flux – one that tells the story of the impact of human industry and the immense forces of nature.
This is the second exhibition at Undershed – the new gallery at Watershed in Bristol that shows the best immersive and interactive artwork from across the globe. FRAMERATE was created from thousands of daily 3D time-lapse scans of British landscapes painstakingly collected by ScanLAB over 2 years, allowing audiences to observe change on a scale impossible to see with the lens of a traditional camera. The data collected and presented by FRAMERATE is ground-breaking scientific research used by the British Geological Survey and others to investigate coastal erosion in a brand new way.
FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth, Undershed, Bristol until 13th July, 2025.
