Autumn 2026: Must-See Exhibitions, from the Bayeux Tapestry to the Fourth Plinth

Each season, British cultural institutions compete in boldness to draw crowds. Autumn 2026 is no exception, with a program that mixes historical heritage and contemporary creation. At the heart of expectations: the Bayeux Tapestry, loaned by France to the British Museum in London, which will be the subject of a major exhibition starting September 10.

This iconic masterpiece, embroidered in the 11th century, tells the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Visitors will be able to admire the finesse of the work by Anglo-Saxon women, who used colored wool to depict billowing sails, galloping horses, and the spectacular moustache of King Harold. The exhibition will continue until July 11, 2027, offering unprecedented access to this unique piece.

Meanwhile, the London scene shines with the new commission for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, where a self-confident woman will make her entrance. The gesture, by an unspecified artist, follows the tradition of this program that has questioned public space since 1998.

Photographer Nan Goldin, an iconic figure of intimate photography, will also present a work mixing sexuality, cats, and death, confirming her uncompromising look at the margins. Even the Turner Prize, often criticized, seems to regain vigor this year, according to Jonathan Jones, art critic for the Guardian, who signs this selection.

This autumn thus promises to be rich in contrasts, between ancestral heritage and radical expressions, in an England reaffirming its role as a global artistic crossroads.

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Written by the ADM desk based on The Guardian — Art. Read the original article for the full story.