Best 10 art exhibitions in London 2022

Discover a world of endless reflections inside Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms at Tate Modern. Combining 2012 work Infinity Mirrored Room – Filled with the Brilliance of Life, and a Chandelier of Grief, this exhibition offers a mesmerising and immersive glimpse into the mind of the Japanese artist. Until 30 Sep

The British Museum explores different representations of feminity through the ages and how it has shaped female figures of today. This exhibition draws attention to how mythology and spiritual beliefs across the world, from the divine to the demonic, have changed how we have perceive feminity in its different forms. Discover ancient art forms and more contemporary displays telling interesting stories of female figures across cultures and faiths. Until 25 Sep

Thousands of photographs were submitted for the 14th edition of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, culminating in what's considered the best display of astronomy photography in the world. This year's display at the National Maritime Museum features stunning images, including a spectactular capture of a comet in the Southern Hemisphere and an Aurora Borealis gliding over shipwreck in Iceland. 17 Sep- 13 Aug

Be intrigued by an exhibition of Japanese art from the Royal Collection at The Queen's Gallery. The rare pieces on display include diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Elizabeth II, providing an insight into Japanese artistry and the cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. Until 12 Mar

Discover the art of American painter Milton Avery, one of the great colourists of the 20th century. Famed for his signature use of harmonious colour and simplified forms, this exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts showcases his celebrated style with paintings from the 1930s to the 1960s. Until 16 Oct

Explore the radical compositions of Walter Sickert, one of the most important figures in British art in the early 20th century at Tate Britain's retrospective. The exhibition showcases his transition from impressionism to modernism, with works inspired by news stories such as the Camden Town Murders, theatrical performers and popular culture. Until 18 Sep

The National Gallery brings together for the first time Picasso’s Woman with a Book and the painting that inspired it, Madame Moitessier’ by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. See the similarities between the two paintings, but also study how different both canvases are in style. A 19th-century French artist, Ingres distinguished himself with a classical style, while Picasso made his reputation with a more abstract technique. Until 9 Oct

Delve into the mind of contemporary artist Cornelia Parker, as Tate Britain draws together some of her key works that question our relationship with everyday objects and the world around us. Stealing the show are suspended works, the immersive War Room installation and a 13 metre-long (43 ft) Magna Carta embroidery. Until 16 Oct

Be dazzled by Pip & Pop, a vibrant exhibition of rainbow artworks made out of sugar and candy by artist Tanya Schultz at The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art inside Kew Gardens. Immerse yourself in the imaginary landscape installation created with Kew scientists and filled with foods of the future. Until 5 Mar.

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Discover theatre-inspired works by Turner-Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid in an immersive exhibition at Tate Modern. Drawing on her background in theatre design, Himid creates different scenes for her figurative painting, which highlight often overlooked aspects of society and history. Until 2 Oct

Explore Slovakian artist Maria Bartuszová's abstract artworks inspired by the natural world at Tate Modern. This evocative exhibition showcases the artist's experimental method of casting plaster by hand, creating delicate and unique sculptures in organic shapes akin to the human body, cocoons and rain-drops. 21 Sep-16 Apr 

For centuries, the life and culture of Ancient Egypt remained mysterious, mostly because of a lack of knowledge on the ancient language used at the time. Much research went on after the discovering the Rosetta Stone, an artefact that would become the key to understanding hieroglyphs symbols. This exhibition at the British Museum uncovers stories using ancient manuscripts and other objects that researchers have used to understand these ancient hieroglyphs. 13 Oct– 19 Feb

See how Lucian Freud's painting style has evolved from a linear style to more playful depictions showcasing characterful features. The National Gallery exhibition shines a new light on the Berlin-born painter’s signature works from large-scale canvasses to intimate portraits that span seven decades of his career. 1 Oct-22 Jan 

Step into the world of Cézanne, one of the most pivotal figures in modern art. In this career-spanning exhibition at Tate Modern, discover how he broke the rule book as an emerging impressionist and made his mark on the art world with his signature still lifes, landscapes and paintings of bathers. 6 Oct-4 Mar

Discover Making Modernism at Royal Academy of Arts, illustrating the pioneering work of women who developed a radical new approach to European art in the early 1900s. Featuring innovative self-portraits, urban scenes and landscapes from celebrated artists such as Paula Modersohn-Becker, Kӓthe Kollwitz, Gabriele Münter and Marianne Werefkin. 12 Nov-12 Feb

Get a rare opportunity to see Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz's famous Abakans at Tate Modern. The pioneering installation features the ambiguous woven fibre sculptures in a towering forest-like display, alongside the artist's drawings and early textile pieces. 17 Nov-21 May