FORTHCOMING EVENTS Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs The O2 welcomes the treasures of the world famous pharaoh. Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in Egypt in 1922. In 1972, 1.7 million guests visited the London Tutankhamun exhibition. Now, after more than 30 years, Tutankhamun's treasures return to London one last time. Until 30 Aug 08 From Russia: French and Russian Master Paintings 1870-1925 See landmark Russian and French art exhibited for the first time in the UK at London's Royal Academy of Arts. This fantastic show presents modern masterpieces drawn from Russia's principal art collections including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Kandinsky, Tatlin and Malevich. 26 Jan-18 Apr Ice Station Antarctica The Photographic Portrait Prize 2007 The National Portrait Gallery's prestigious international photographic portrait competition celebrates the very best in contemporary portrait photography. This annual competition is open to all. See the award-winners on display in London until 24 Feb London's most popular gallery, Tate Modern hosts this major exhibition showcasing work by the acclaimed Spanish artist, Juan Muñoz (1953-2001).This is the first major solo retrospective of this work in the UK since Double Bind (2001), Munoz's remarkable installation for the Tate's Turbine Hall. 24 Jan-27 Apr 2008 sees the 10th birthday of the Estorick Collection, Britain's only gallery devoted to modern Italian art. To celebrate, this exhibition re-examines the Estorick's extensive permanent collection. You'll see works by Giacomo Balla, Renato Guttuso, Amedeo Modigliani and Mario Sironi. Ends 6 April Vanity Fair Portraits From 14 February, you'll be able some of the world's greatest 20th century portrait photographs at London's National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition curators have been given access to Vanity Fair magazine's archives and have pulled together a selection of 150 classic images. Subjects include Jean Harlow, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant and Madonna. 14 Feb–26 May Take a walk on the wild side at the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum. This awe-inspiring exhibition brings together the best entrants from the 2007 Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. Ends 27 Apr 2008 |